VicOne Join Forces with TomTom to Make the Digital Cockpit Safer by Protecting Drivers’ Data Privacy When Using Integrated In-vehicle Infotainment Systems

Leading automotive technology innovators partner to enable more secure smart cockpit environment to enhance the driver experience DALLAS & TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solutions leader, announced today that it is partnering with TomTom, the geolocation technology specialist, to safeguard connected cars that perform as an extension of the driver’s digital life. Working with […]

AVIVA and OMNIVISION to Demonstrate Automotive Camera Systems Using ASA Motion Link at AutoSens Detroit 2023

New generation of compact, secure and standards-based camera systems delivering multi-gigabit speeds will drive the automotive industry forward SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AVIVA Links Inc., the automotive connectivity company enabling the most advanced multi-gigabit links for in-vehicle networks, today announced that it will be at AutoSens Detroit 2023 demonstrating OMNIVISION’s in-vehicle camera sensor to processor connectivity […]

Simulation Model of Industry’s First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm

Device Readies Transphorm’s Innovative Normally-off GaN Platform for Adoption in Next Generation Automotive and 3-Phase Power Systems GOLETA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The innovative 1200 V technology also underscores Transphorm’s leadership in GaN power conversion. Vertical integration, epitaxy ownership, and patented process paired with decades of engineering expertise enable the company to bring to market the highest […]

University of Michigan Solar Car Team Selects Amprius Technologies for Prestigious World Solar Car Challenge

Silicon Anode Batteries to Power Pursuit of World’s Toughest Solar Car Race – 3,000 Kilometer Australian Transcontinental Challenge FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– “Amprius was founded from Stanford University research, so supporting collegiate STEM programs is close to our heart. The University of Michigan’s Solar Car Team brings a long history of excellence and is considered the […]

PETS OF THE BODYSHOP

Do you have a hardworking furry friend that comes to work with you? Send us a picture of your shop pet with their name and their “role” in your shop for a chance to be featured in the magazine. Scan the QR code or visit www.collisionrepairmag.com/pet-profile-submissions Meet Moose LOBBY GREETER AT FIX AUTO STRATFORD “Moose […]

AUTO ARTISTRY ABOUNDS

MOTORAMA SHOWCASES CUSTOM CARS OF THE GREATER TORONTO AREA STORY, PHOTOS BY ALLISON ROGERS Hundreds of gearheads gathered at Toronto’s International Centre the second weekend of March, all prepped to see what the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Show had to offer this year. Held every year, the weekend prior to March break, Motorama features […]

A KING OF THE CRAFT

BY ALLISON ROGERS For Indy Gopaul, each car build is a bit like a marathon. He may run into challenges along the way—whether he’s running a race or completing a complex build for a customer—but, no matter what, Indy never stops running. “I started track and marathons when I was 16. And, when you run […]

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!

CAN IT STEER? Ever wondered if a roll of toilet paper could steer a car? What about a Panasonic flat-screen? Or a bottle of water? Instagram user @dejonsvids has made it his mission to answer those often-asked questions, with a whole portfolio of videos where the steering wheel is replaced by, well, anything but. He’s […]

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

ALARM BELLS According to the chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, the sheer weight of EV battery packs makes the average EV weigh significantly more than many personal vehicles, particularly for electric SUVs and pickups. The increased weight may mean EVs protect their occupants well—which means the opposite for pedestrians, cyclists or drivers […]