Author Archives: Jenna Reed
Date Set for Netflix to Release Fuyao Documentary ‘American Factory’
Date Set for Netflix to Release Fuyao Documentary ‘American Factory’
Michigan City Revolving Loan Fund Helps Meyer Glass & Mirror Invest
Michigan City Revolving Loan Fund Helps Meyer Glass & Mirror Invest
UNITED KINGDOM – National Windscreens Expands with a Double Opening in Sheffield and Chelmsford
National Windscreens has expanded its national network with the opening of two new purpose-designed workshops in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and Chelmsford, United Kingdom. This expansion forms part of an ongoing UK-wide investment to meet the huge demand for Advanced Driver … Continue reading
LexisNexis: More Insurance Execs Using, Open to Virtual Claims, Might Go Touchless
LexisNexis: More Insurance Execs Using, Open to Virtual Claims, Might Go Touchless
The Workforce Of The Future: The Skills Challenge Becomes More Apparent
The Workforce Of The Future: The Skills Challenge Becomes More Apparent
Gerber Collision & Glass Enters New York State With Recent Acquisition
Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced today it is entering its 27th state with the acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of 18 collision repair centers located in New York. These repair centers are located throughout New York, including … Continue reading
Calling All AGRR Shops: What’s Important in Selecting Adhesives?
We’re conducting a very brief four-question survey of auto glass replacement businesses regarding adhesives. It is anonymous and takes about one minute to complete. Please share your input at the link below! And thank you in advance. CLICK HERE TO … Continue reading
Users React to Changes at Safelite Solutions
Automotive glass company users that bill through Safelite Solutions Network have noticed some changes, such as a shift to a new online approval system and new staff. Deanna Hatch, the office manager for Tiny & Sons in Pembroke, Mass., said … Continue reading
Blog: To Drill or Not to Drill
To Drill or Not to Drill
Car Windows Smashed in East Nashville, One Company Shows Up to Help
Car Windows Smashed in East Nashville, One Company Shows Up to Help
Phoenix AZ Mobile Auto Glass Windshield Replacement Announced
D.I. Auto Care announced it now provides customers with auto glass replacement. The company’s customers can get their windshields replaced anywhere in the Phoenix area thanks to the additional services. D.I. Auto Care’s team is fully mobile, and it can … Continue reading
Rosemia Tiglao of Santa Clara, Calif., Wins the Ford F-150
Out of eight finalists, it came down to the last two to find out who would win the Ford F-150 given away during the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) and Auto Glass Week™. The winner came on the … Continue reading
First Finalist Named for Free Truck! Six Chances Remain!
The first finalist for the free truck giveaway at Auto Glass Week™ has been announced. Bill Tiedje of Mike’s Auto Glass in Ft. Myers, Fla., was selected randomly and has earned the first finalist key and the opportunity to open … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week ™ Welcomes Christopher Ligori & Associates
Christopher Ligori & Associates is participating as a Copper sponsor for Auto Glass Week™. The global event will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Christopher Ligori & Associates is a plaintiff’s … Continue reading
Henkel Joins Auto Glass Week™ as a Sponsor
Visit Henkel in Hall 4 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during Auto Glass Week™, which will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Henkel’s direct glazing adhesives offers high safety … Continue reading
Dash Glass LLC Joins Auto Glass Week ™ as a Silver Sponsor
Auto Glass Week™ welcomes Dash Glass LLC as a Silver sponsor. The event will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dash Glass provides innovative technology solutions for glass shops and insurance … Continue reading
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions to Serve as a Copper Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions joins Auto Glass Week™ as a Copper sponsor. The event is slated for September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Bosch’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems’ (ADAS) recalibration kits include 18 … Continue reading
Lil Buddy Is Back as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Lil Buddy is returning to Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt sponsor. Look for the company in booth 117 in Hall 4 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during the global event to be held September 27-29 in beautiful … Continue reading
GTS Services Returns to Auto Glass Week™ as a Sponsor
GTS Services will be at Auto Glass Week™ 2018 as a Cobalt sponsor. The company will be in Hall 4, booth 228 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, on September 27-29. GTS provides leading point-of-sale … Continue reading
Arney’s Solo Installation Tool Joins Auto Glass Week™ as a Sponsor
Visit Arney’s Solo Installation Tool in booth 102 in Hall 4 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during Auto Glass Week™, which will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The … Continue reading
National Glass Brokers Signs 0n as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Visit National Glass Brokers in Hall 4 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event will be held September 27-29. National Glass Brokers provides windshields and tempered parts at factory direct prices. To register to … Continue reading
Glass Doctor to Serve as a Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™
Glass Doctor is participating as a Cobalt sponsor for Auto Glass Week™. The global event will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Glass Doctor, a neighborly company, leads the market in … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes Mopar/FCA US LLC as a Sponsor
Mopar/FCA US LLC has signed on as a Cobalt sponsor for Auto Glass Week™ — a global event to be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mopar provides glass for FCA US … Continue reading
asTech Joins Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt Sponsor
Auto Glass Week™ welcomes asTech as a sponsor. The event will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. asTech is a leading diagnostic provider for users. It provides remote access to OEM … Continue reading
Glass.com® Inc. Returns as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Look for Glass.com® in booth 303, Hall 4 during Auto Glass Week™. The company will serve as a Cobalt sponsor for the global event to be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Glass.com® … Continue reading
Burco, Inc. to Return to Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt Sponsor
Visit Burco, Inc. in Hall 4, booth 203 in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during Auto Glass Week™ 2018. The event will be held September 27-29. Burco is a manufacturer of side view mirrors and windshield racking systems. The … Continue reading
Duncan Systems, a Lippert Components Company, to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™
Duncan Systems, a Lippert Components Company, will serve as a Cobalt sponsor of Auto Glass Week™, which is slated for September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Duncan Systems is the RV industry’s No. … Continue reading
Mantaline Corporation Joins Auto Glass Week™ as a Sponsor
Mantaline Corporation has signed on as a Cobalt sponsor for Auto Glass Week™. The global event will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Mantaline Corporation offers rubber moulding and rubber/thermoplastic extrusion capabilities … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes Back Mitchell International (NAGS) as a Sponsor
Mitchell International (NAGS) is returning to Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt sponsor. The company provides Glassmate™—a point-of-sale system that provides parts information, quote functions, work orders, invoicing and VIN decoding—all with access to NAGS. Visit Mitchell International in booth … Continue reading
Win the Truck! Pre-Register Today Before Midnight to Increase Your Chances to Win
Register online by midnight tonight for Auto Glass Week™ and increase your entries to win a free truck! All eligible* registrants who pre-register by September 7, 2018 will receive two additional chances to win a free truck. These two are … Continue reading
Quest Software to Serve as a Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™
Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) welcomes back Quest Software as a sponsor. AGW will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Quest Software Inc. provides point-of-sale software, web or server-based, EDI, Quickbooks, Pilkington, … Continue reading
Marcy Adhesives Is Back as a Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™
Marcy Adhesives is returning this year as a sponsor for Auto Glass Week™ to be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Marcy is the global leader of pre-applied adhesives for AGR. It … Continue reading
Win a Free Truck! Pre-Register by Friday, Sept. 7 to Increase Your Chances to Win
Register online by the Friday, September 7 pre-registration deadline for Auto Glass Week™ and increase your entries to win a free truck! Continue reading
IBS Software to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™
Visit IBS Software in booth 109 of Hall 4, in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during Auto Glass Week™. The event will be held September 27-29 in San Antonio, Texas. IBS is showcasing its 100-percent internet-based Elmo Anywhere. Elmo … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes DINOL as a Sponsor
DINOL will be in Hall 4, booth 113 during Auto Glass Week™ 2018 serving as a Cobalt sponsor. Auto Glass Week will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. DINOL is a … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ is Truly a Global Event with 19 Countries Attending
Attendees are coming from all over the world for this year’s Auto Glass Week™ to be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
Clean Plus, Inc./CPI Divisions to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2018
Clean Plus, Inc./CPI Divisions is returning to Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt sponsor. The company will be in Hall 4, booth 232 during the event slated for September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, … Continue reading
Yih-Tair Industrial Inc./FlexLine® Is Back as an Auto Glass Week™ Sponsor
Yih-Tair Industrial Inc./FlexLine® can be found in Hall 4, booth 230 during Auto Glass Week™ 2018. Auto Glass Week will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
Creative Extruded Products, LLC. Is Back as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Creative Extruded Products, LLC, has joined Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt sponsor. The company will be in Hall 4, booth 217 during the global event. Creative Extruded Products supplies auto glass mouldings to the OEM and aftermarket markets. It … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes Glass Magic Professional as a Sponsor
Glass Magic Professional will be in Hall 4, booth 134 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during Auto Glass Week™ 2018. Glass Magic Professional’s one-step resin helps repair technicians service more clients and make extra profits. Visit booth 134 … Continue reading
Finalists for First-Ever Calibration Competition Announced
The four finalists for the inaugural Auto Glass Technician Calibration Competition to be held at Auto Glass Week™ 2018 have been announced. They come from all over the United States, including Arizona, Kentucky, South Carolina and Idaho. Continue reading
WRD Glass Tools Inc. to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2018
WRD Glass Tools Inc. has joined Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt sponsor. Auto Glass Week will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. WRD Glass Tools specializes in providing the WRD … Continue reading
Meritool LLC Returns as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Be sure not to miss Meritool LLC during Auto Glass Week™ 2018. As a Cobalt sponsor, the company will be in Hall 4, booth 418 during the premier event. Meritool LLC specializes in providing American-designed, assembled and approved tools, including … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Is Less Than One Month Away; Hotel Room Discounts End 9/4; Pre-Registration Ends 9/7
The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, will be bustling with industry activity in one month as the auto glass repair and replacement industry descends for three full days of education, competitions and networking. There is still time to take advantage of pre-registration savings if you act soon. Continue reading
GGG is Back as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
GGG will return to Auto Glass Week™ 2018 as a Cobalt sponsor. The company will be in Hall 4, booth 213 during the global event, which will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, … Continue reading
Mainstreet Computers Inc. Joins Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt Sponsor
Mainstreet Computers can be found in Hall 4, booth 520, during Auto Glass Week™ 2018. The global event will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. Mainstreet provides the leading glass … Continue reading
GT Tools to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2018
GT Tools will be in Hall 4, booth 516 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, during Auto Glass Week™. The company will be serving as a Cobalt sponsor of the show. GT Tools® manufactures and … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes Verax Chemical Company as a Sponsor
Verax Chemical Company has joined Auto Glass Week™ 2018 as a Cobalt sponsor. The company, which will be in Hall 4, booth 234 during the show, is the manufacturer of Dyna-Wipes, which it said is the best hand and tool … Continue reading
Visit Mygrant Glass at Auto Glass Week™ 2018
Mygrant Glass is returning to Auto Glass Week™ 2018 as a Bronze sponsor. Visit the company in Hall 4, booth 108 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on September 27-29. Mygrant Glass Company is a leading independent auto glass … Continue reading
C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. is Back as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
As a Cobalt sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2018, C.R. Laurence Co. is located in Hall 4, booth 416 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center September 27-29. CRL is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer and supplier to the AGRR … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes Back Spray-X as a Cobalt Sponsor
Spray-X has signed on as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2018. Visit the company in Hall 4, booth 133 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during the event. Spray-X is “America’s Favorite Foaming Glass Cleaner.” It is … Continue reading
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Sold Out, Auto Glass Week™ Adds Hotel
With just over a month until Auto Glass Week™, the Hyatt Regency San Antonio has sold out. Auto Glass Week has arranged for an overflow hotel if the Hyatt Regency San Antonio does not have your complete stay. Continue reading
Sunroof Express Inc. Joins Auto Glass Week™ 2018 as a Cobalt Sponsor
Auto Glass Week welcomes back Sunroof Express Inc. as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week. The company can be found in booth 114 of the exhibition hall. Sunroof Express is a top resource for the highest quality sunroof and … Continue reading
Extractor to Serve as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Extractor is returning to Auto Glass Week™ as a Cobalt sponsor. Visit the company in booth 132 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, during exhibition hours on September 27-29. Extractor offers a range of … Continue reading
Act Soon! Auto Glass Week™ Pre-Registration Deadline Coming Up
Pre-register online for Auto Glass Week™ 2018 by September 7 as a full attendee and save $50 off the onsite price per person. You can also take advantage of a special offer: purchase two full pre-registrations and the third full registration is free! Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes Back Glass Mechanix Solutions
Glass Mechanix Solutions will serve as a Cobalt sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ September 27-29 in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
A.N. Designs, Inc. Signs On as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Auto Glass Week™ welcomes back A.N. Designs, Inc. as a Cobalt sponsor of Auto Glass Week™. Visit the company in booth 121 during the event that will be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
Sign Up Now for the Fourth Annual Auto Glass Golf Tournament
The Fourth Annual Industry Golf Tournament is back by popular demand. Join us on the greens of the beautiful TPC San Antonio for an 18-hold scramble on Wednesday, September 26, just prior to the opening of Auto Glass Week™. The lunch buffet will start at noon, followed by a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Continue reading
Delta Kits Returns as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Be sure not to miss Delta Kits while you’re visiting the exhibition hall during Auto Glass Week™ 2018. The Cobalt sponsor can be found in booth 115 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio September 27-29. Since … Continue reading
Diatech, Inc. to Serve as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Diatech, Inc. has signed onto the ever-growing list of Auto Glass Week™ sponsors. The company will serve as a Cobalt sponsor the 2018 event to be held September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
Competition Registration Closes in One Week
Time is running out to sign up to compete to become the “World’s Greatest” in this year’s technician competitions and Customer Service Representative (CSR) Competition at Auto Glass Week™ in San Antonio, Texas, on September 27-29. Competition registration closes in one week on August 15. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ 2018 Announces Educational Program
The full conference program and schedule for Auto Glass Week™ 2018 is now available. Click here to see the entire educational program and attendee brochure and register now to start planning your Auto Glass Week™ experience.
Auto Glass Companies Very Busy after Monday’s Hailstorms in Cullman, Ala.
Dents and dings of all shapes and sizes have battered cars after Monday’s storms, but windshields took the worst beating from Mother Nature. Continue reading
Proposed $450M Glass Plant ‘A Game Changer’, Says Guelph-Eramosa Mayor
If plans for a new $450 million glass manufacturing plant come to fruition, the mayor of Guelph-Eramosa says the project — which promises 400 jobs — could be a game changer not just for the region, but for Ontario as a whole. During her trip to China in November, Premier Kathleen Wynne signed an agreement in principle with Xinyi Glass Holdings, who planned to build the $450-million float glass plant somewhere in Ontario. Continue reading
Missouri Bill Introduced to Tax Cars for Miles Traveled
A bill has been introduced in the Missouri House to require the Department of Revenue to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration. Continue reading
China Gives Baidu Go-Ahead for Self-Driving Tests After U.S. Crash
China’s capital city has given the green light to tech giant Baidu Inc to test self-driving cars on city streets, indicating strong support for the budding sector even as the industry reels from a fatal accident in the United States. Continue reading
Clever Kids Invent Car Device that Collects and Reuses Rainwater and Ford is Now Testing It
Water is without a doubt our planet’s chief resource, and we should spare no efforts in saving it so for the coming generations. While some adults aren’t too concerned with that water and waste millions of liters of water every year, two kids from Germany have come up with an idea to collect and reuse rainwater on cars. Continue reading
Saint-Gobain CEO Expects Resolution of Sika Case by End of Year
French glass-maker Saint-Gobain (SGOB.PA) expects a resolution of its long-standing takeover battle for Switzerland’s Sika (SIK.S) by the end of the year, its chief executive said on Wednesday. Continue reading
PGW Auto Glass Becomes NIADA National Member Benefit Partner
PGW Auto Glass, LLC, has joined the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) as a new National Member Benefit partner. Continue reading
Police in Arizona Release Dashcam Video of Fatal Crash Involving Self-Driving Car
Investigators looking into the crash of an Uber self-driving car that struck and killed a woman crossing a road in Tempe, Ariz., earlier this week have released unsettling dashcam video of the incident. Continue reading
“Failing Was Not an Option”: The Israeli Army, Women and Driverless Cars
Women are still under-represented in the automotive industry. Yet two women help shaping the driverless car revolution at Israeli start-up Innoviz. Their career also sheds a light on the unusual relationship between the military and the free market in Israel. Continue reading
Fuyao Vows to Work Closely with Investigators After Worker Crushed to Death
Workforce safety investigators are looking into the accidental death of a worker at Moraine’s largest employer, a business fined last year by OSHA for multiple alleged “serious safety violations.” Continue reading
Explore the Rambling Riverwalk During Auto Glass Week™ 2018
After a busy day of education, speaking one-on-one with suppliers and networking with your industry peers, there is no better way to relax and unwind from Auto Glass Week™ 2018 than heading to the historic San Antonio Riverwalk and pulling up a chair. It’s less than a minute away. Continue reading
How to Calibrate a Bird’s Eye View Camera
Ten years ago, if you told someone they could sit in the driver’s seat, push a button and see a 360° view around that vehicle, they might not have believed you. But today, that feature—the Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan—is a reality and available on select Camry, C-HR, RAV4, Highlander and Land Cruiser models. Continue reading
Toyota Halts Self-Driving Car Tests After Uber-Related Death
Toyota has become the first major auto maker to halt tests of autonomous cars after a woman was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle. Continue reading
Forklift Accident Results in Death at Fuyao Glass America
The Moraine, Ohio, Police and Fire Divisions were dispatched to Fuyao Glass America early this morning after receiving a report of a forklift accident. The accident resulted in the death of the forklift operator, according to Sergeant Kenneth Lloyd of the Moraine Police Division. Continue reading
Ford Door Ajar Sensor Lawsuit Says Warning Lights Stay On
A Ford “door ajar” sensor lawsuit claims the sensors send false signals that the doors are open when they are in fact closed. Continue reading
Lyft Partners With Auto Parts Maker Magna on Autonomous Vehicles
Ride-hailing company Lyft is joining with large Canadian auto parts supplier Magna to develop self-driving vehicles, sharing expenses on a multi-year project that could vault them onto the leader board in autonomous technology. Continue reading
NHTSA Probes Hyundai and Kia Airbags Failing to Deploy
The last thing you ever want to see while driving is your airbag. It’s a last resort of safety that only pops off when you’ve really hit something hard. But when you really need it, when there’s a head-on collision or something equally as heinous, it better be there for you. It’s for this reason that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating why some airbags in Hyundai and Kia cars are not inflating during accidents. Continue reading
Turkey Runs Afoul of Pickup, Busts Windshield
A turkey flew out of a highway ditch in northern Minnesota and burst through a pickup truck windshield Sunday afternoon, according to the State Patrol. Continue reading
Uber Pulls Self-Driving Cars After First Fatal Crash of Autonomous Vehicle
Uber has removed its self-driving cars from the roads following what is believed to be the first fatality involving a fully autonomous car. Continue reading
On the Blogs: Leadership Lessons – March Madness
While channel surfing the other night, Mary Kay and I found ESPN’s 30 for 30 “Survive and Advance.” This is must viewing during March Madness. Continue reading
Car Insurance Rates Rising
Car insurance rates are at an all-time high nationwide and rates are rising fast in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton area, according to a recent study by The Zebra, a car insurance comparison marketplace. Continue reading
German Auto Supplier Opens $46.3 Million Plant in Alabama
WOODSTOCK, Ala. — MöllerTech, a German auto supplier, has opened a $46.3 million plant in central Alabama. Continue reading
Gerber Collision Opens Two New Florida Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. has announced the opening of two Gerber collision repair locations in Collier County, Fla. These centers were previously operated as Autocraft Enterprises and Autocraft Naples and are located on Marco Island, Fla., and in northern Naples, Fla. “These Gulf Coast … Continue reading
Plan for Auto Glass Week™ 2018
One event. One industry. One schedule to bring everyone together. Auto Glass Week™ 2018 will take place Thursday through Saturday, September 27-29, 2018, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. This year’s schedule at a glance … Continue reading
Why Smarter Cars Aren’t Saving Us Money on Car Insurance
New technology makes some cars smarter than their drivers: Automatic braking systems slow or stop cars to prevent collisions. Lane-departure warning features alert drivers with sounds or vibrations when their cars drift across lane markings. Self-parking systems can expertly back vehicles into tight spaces without drivers touching their steering wheels. Continue reading
GM Says It Will Review Safety of Panoramic Sunroofs
General Motors says it has voluntarily begun an internal review of panoramic sunroofs in its vehicles following a Consumer Reports investigation that detailed how hundreds of sunroofs nationwide and across the auto industry have shattered without warning. Continue reading
2017 Can Am Maverick X3 Beauty and the Beast
Wolfpack Motorsports has the hookup when it comes to being on the inside. Take this ’17 Can Am Maverick X3. They built it for a Monster Energy model. When not traveling the U.S. as an action-sports model on the Supercross circuit, she becomes off-road enthusiast Lindsey Bowyer who likes to take her action-sports model friends out to blast around in this golden Can-Am Maverick X3. Continue reading
Incident: Nelson DH8C Enroute on Nov. 5, 2017, Turbulence and Cracked Windshield
An Air Nelson de Havilland Dash 8-300 on behalf of ANZ Air New Zealand, registration ZK-NEJ performing flight NZ-8835 from Hokitika to Christchurch (New Zealand), was enroute at FL150 about 25nm south of Hokitika and about 70nm northwest of Christchurch when the aircraft encountered turbulence prompting the crew to descend the aircraft. The aircraft continued to Christchurch for a safe landing about 20 minutes later. The first officer’s windshield was seen cracked after landing. Continue reading
Metal Smashes Through Windshield on Minnesota Interstate
A large piece of metal smashed through the windshield of a woman’s car as she was traveling in Maple Grove, highlighting the dangers of unsecured loads. Continue reading
Insurers Beware: Amazon Poised to Disrupt UK Insurance
No one can dispute the success of Amazon in the UK as a digital retailer, and many insurers have held it in high esteem as a company to emulate in terms of innovation and overall service proposition. But now Amazon poses a real threat to UK insurers. Continue reading
Woman Accused of Causing Girl to Slam Head into Windshield
A Pinellas County woman is accused of causing a 3-year-old girl’s head to slam into a windshield, shattering it. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Changes
“Were you like me? Did you believe that the first person you hired the first time you were in a Leadership position would be with you forever? Did you, like me, consider each interview as a challenge – with the goal of hiring the person regardless if they were the right person for your organization or not?” –Mark Liston Continue reading
Carlex Partners with City of Lebanon, Tenn., to Divert Waste from Landfill
Carlex Glass America LLC recently implemented a public-private partnership to reduce its landfill waste at its aftermarket distribution center in Lebanon, Tenn. Previously, at Carlex, the wooden crates used to package glass were only used once before being sent to … Continue reading
Belron Launches New Term Loans of EUR 1.3 Billion Equivalent
Belron is launching on a best effort basis a syndication in the institutional loan market for new “Term Loans B”(1) of EUR 1.3 billion equivalent. Continue reading
Auto Windscreens Technician Wins Second Place at Auto Glass Week™
Auto Windscreens’ technician Steve Abrahams won the silver medal in the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) at Auto Glass Week™ in Florida last week. Abrahams and his colleague, Luke Allies, took part in the “large-size company” category … Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Are In-Shop Installations the Wave of the Future?
“There are benefits and drawbacks to both mobile and in-shop installations. However, the introduction of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) has again brought this issue to the forefront, and added another reason why in-shop installations may be better than mobile. It is possible to reverse a consumer demand for mobile installations to a demand for in-shop installations if you make the decision and change your marketing efforts.” –Bob Beranek Continue reading
Florida Bill Would Allow Inspections of Windshield Damage
With insurers arguing that a practice known as “assignment of benefits” is driving up costs, a Senate Republican filed a proposal Tuesday that could lead to required inspections before damaged windshields get repaired or replaced. Continue reading
Burrows, Fuyao File Dueling Lawsuit Motions on Same Day
A former Fuyao Glass America executive suing the founder of the company where he once worked says an international treaty shouldn’t stop his lawsuit from going forward. Continue reading
Jerry Stein, Ponca Glass, Passes Away
Jerry Stein, who co-owned Ponca Glass Inc. of Ponca, Okla., with his wife, Billye, for more than 50 years, passed away September 6, 2017. As a family business, their son Tim Stein has actively worked for the company for more … Continue reading
Don’t Overlook Tesla Inc.’s Strong Model X Deliveries
The biggest news from Tesla’s update on third-quarter deliveries was undoubtedly its worse-than-expected Model 3 production. With just 260 Model 3 units produced, Tesla missed its target for third-quarter Model 3 production for 1,500 units by a longshot. But there was one area investors may want to take a second look at: Model X deliveries.
With complex technology like its unique and difficult-to-manufacture falcon wing doors, self-presenting front doors, and the largest glass windshield in any vehicle, there was good reason to doubt Tesla’s ability to ramp up sales and deliveries of the SUV. Continue reading
Large Rock Flies Through Windshield, Knocks Driver Out in Middle Tennessee
There was a terrifying situation for one family after a rock plummeted through their windshield, leaving the driver severely wounded. Continue reading
Man Arrested After Firing Shots at Police
A man who shot at police while fleeing from a traffic stop was apprehended last Wednesday after schools and businesses in Colville had to close due to the incident.
Deputy Swim was not injured but some of the shots also went through the back windshield of a nearby car, a Corvette belonging to Colville resident Kevin Hennigan. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Auto Angle – Do You Have Grit?
“I was editing a column recently for one of our sister publications which talks about how you can’t teach passion. It immediately made me think of a presentation I heard in August by Angela Duckworth on Grit who penned the bestseller ‘Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.’” -Tara Taffera Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog: Autonomous Vehicle Bill Would Create ‘Wild West’ Without Safety Protections
A U.S. Senate bill aiming to pave the way for the development of driverless vehicles is a threat to highway safety, the group Consumer Watchdog asserted. Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Earns Top Safety Pick Plus
The 2017 and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have earned a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The accolade, IIHS’ highest designation, came after the luxury SUV aced the agency’s five crashworthiness tests and earned adequate scores in IIHS’ evaluations of automatic braking and headlight systems. Continue reading
Update Your Online Marketing Strategy with These 10 Tips
You know all of the basic ways to market a business online: create content, use social media, buy online ads. But your competitors know all of those methods too. So you need to step up your efforts if you want to stand out. Here are some new ways to update your online marketing from members of the online small business community. Continue reading
Buyout Funds Vying to buy 40 pct of Vehicle Glass Repairer Belron-Sources
Belgian group D‘Ieteren is in the advanced stages of selling around 40 percent of Belron, its vehicle windscreen repair business, seeking a valuation of 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) or more, including debt, sources familiar with the situation said. Continue reading
Join Shore.com at Auto Glass Week™
Shore.com is serving as a Cobalt sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2017. Be sure not to miss the event’s three exciting days of activities designed with the auto glass technician specifically in mind. From competitions to education and an exhibition floor, Auto Glass Week fulfills all your business needs. Continue reading
Three Keys to Managing Cashflow to Grow a Business
The co-founder of a creative agency called Narrative shares her best tips for keeping tabs on money coming in and going out of her company. Continue reading
Senators Drop Trucks from Self-Driving Bill
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have dropped self-driving trucks from legislation from that would allow automakers to operate thousands of autonomous cars per year on U.S. roads. The action came after a high-profile campaign from labor unions to protect the jobs of professional drivers. Continue reading
Congress Advances Proposal to Preempt Calif. Regulations on Self-Driving Cars
Congress is advancing a proposal to preempt some California regulations on self-driving cars. Continue reading
Cockpit Windshields Resilient to Typical Drone Strikes: Analysis
Collision tests to assess the potential damage which a drone could inflict on aircraft indicate that airliner windshields are relatively resistant to a strike. Continue reading
Competition Registration Closes in One Month
Showcase your talent in the Auto Glass Technician Competitions and vie for the title of “World’s Greatest” this year in West Palm Beach, Fla., during Auto Glass Week™ on October 4-6 at the Hilton West Palm Beach and Palm Beach … Continue reading
AGSC and NWRA Certified and Qualified Technicians Save Big on Competition Registrations
Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) Certified and Qualified technicians, as well as National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) Certified Technicians will receive special discounted rates when they sign up for the Auto Glass Week™ Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Technician Competitions. Continue reading
NWRA to Hold Free Technician Training at Auto Glass Week™ 2017
The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) will hold a technician training and certification course at Auto Glass Week™ in West Palm Beach, Fla., this October. The course will be held on Friday, October 6, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at … Continue reading
2019 Audi A8 Debuts with an Emphasis on Technology
In a packed convention hall in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its flagship luxury sedan, the fourth-generation 2019 A8. The company proudly proclaimed it will feature a Level 3 automated driving system as it marches toward the goal of a fully autonomous vehicle. Continue reading
Incident: Skywest CRJ7 near Salt Lake City on July 11, 2017, Cracked Windshield
A Skywest Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N773SK performing flight OO-4620/DL-4620 from Salt Lake City,UT to Burbank,CA (USA), was enroute at FL360 about 280nm southsouthwest of Salt Lake City when the crew decided to return due to a cracked captain’s windshield. The aircraft landed safely back in Salt Lake City about 90 minutes after departure. Continue reading
State Auto Insurance Rates Rise Due to Weather
Principle Insurance agent Aziz Showery said auto insurance rates in the state of Texas continue to rise due to extreme weather around the state. Paul Vazaldua said the Rio Grande Valley is his home. He was born and raised in McAllen. He’s a small business owner who works hard to keep his business profitable. Continue reading
Car Windshields Shattered in East Brainerd, Catoosa Co. by Objects Thrown from Passing Vehicle
Vandals left windshields shattered and drivers shaken Wednesday morning. Officers from three agencies are investigating eight cases involving someone throwing things at moving cars. Continue reading
Mason Looks to Future as President of NWRA
The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) board of directors recently elected Troy Mason, CEO of Techna Glass Inc. in South Jordan, Utah, as its new president. The position took effect on July 1. Mason has a number of hopes for … Continue reading
New Business Complex Coming to Ontario, Ohio
A new business complex is coming to Ontario. Owner, Grant Giltz says the 8,900 square-foot space will house a nationally-known windshield repair shop and up to five other businesses.
“We have a lot of interested parties, but the one that has committed so far is Safelite Auto Glass,” Giltz said.
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Far Rockaway Zoning Plan Has Some Fearing They’ll Be Left Out of Business Boom
Some local merchants say they need more guidance on how to be part of a business boom the city seeks to spur in downtown Far Rockaway.
Lookran Jagdeo has run Far Rockaway Auto Glass Inc. in the targeted area for 21 years. Even if he is offered some sort of compensation to pack up, Jagdeo said he doubts he could find another nearby business location.
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How States Are Legislating Autonomous Vehicles (Interactive Map)
Though still a far-off fantasy in the minds of many, 19 states have passed legislation relating to autonomous vehicles — many starting small by defining terms like “automated driving system,” “dynamic driving task” or “autonomous vehicle.” Additionally, governors from four states have issued executive orders creating councils and working groups of stakeholders and public officials dedicated to looking at how their states should proceed. Continue reading
Glass Company Offers to Pay for Car Windows Broken to Save a Child, Pet
Summer is upon us, and temperatures across the country are scorching — What would you do if you saw a child or a pet locked in a hot car?
A Texas glass company is taking a stand through its #Smash2SaveALife Awareness Campaign.
Mobile Glass says it doesn’t want anyone to have to worry about the cost of replacing a vehicle’s window when saving a life. With locations nationwide, they’ll offer a free car window replacement for any vehicle’s window that was broken in one of these situations.
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Confusion as Snake Slithers from Speeding Pick-Up Truck’s Bonnet
Envision driving down the expressway and having a snake crawl up your windshield! Terrifying, right? Well, two men in Texas who evidently do not like snakes unintentionally picked up a bull-snake in their pick-up truck and half-way their journey, the reptile popped out, slithering up the vehicle’s windshield. Continue reading
Loose Plywood Flying from Trailer on I-65 Injures One Driver, Damages Two Vehicles
Loose materials flying off a trailer being towed down I-65 South near Murfreesboro Road injured one driver and caused damage to two vehicles Wednesday afternoon, Franklin police said. Continue reading
Four Cool Things About the 2017 BMW i3 with Range Extender
It’s the shape of the 2017 BMW i3 that made me want to not like it. I like sleek, sporty cars — ones that with flat, pointy noses and windshields so raked back they slip right under wind resistance — and the i3 looks more like a brightly colored toaster. A fancy, $48,000 BMW-branded toaster from the Jetsons’ kitchen, sure, but it’s hardly racy. Continue reading
Verify: Can Hot Weather Crack Windshields?
You might have heard that extreme heat or cold can make your windshield crack. Continue reading
Incident: KLM Cityhopper F70 at Amsterdam on July 10, 2017, Cracked Windshield
A KLM Cityhopper Fokker 70, registration PH-KZP performing flight KL-959 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Newcastle,EN (UK), was climbing out of Amsterdam’s runway 24 when the crew stopped the climb at FL100 reporting a cracked windshield, they would return for a normal landing, no emergency services were needed. The aircraft returned to Amsterdam for a safe landing about 20 minutes after departure. Continue reading
UPDATED: Teenager Dies Following Rollover Accident on West Bethany Road
The driver, Brian D. West Jr., 17, of West Bethany Road, died this morning at 5:20 a.m. as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Continue reading
First the June Tornado, Then July Thieves Strike a Bellevue Family
For transplanted New Yorker Jason Charase, experiencing his first tornado was terrifying. “I took two steps and looked up and the roof started leaving and I thought, ‘oh crap’ and I did a head dive down the stairs,” Jason Charase recalled. Continue reading
Hail Damage from Storm that Insurers Now Call a Catastrophe Could Top $80 Million
Dick Seitz (Class of ’61) and his Cathedral High School buddies were at Mama’s Pizza on Saddle Creek Road on Thursday evening last week, telling stories of the old days, when they heard what sounded like firecrackers outside. The noise actually came from hailstones, some as big as 4 inches in diameter. Continue reading
Concrete Shatters Woman’s Windshield
NILES — With her two young daughters in the backseat, Jessica Renee Shaw was driving down Robbins Avenue Monday afternoon, the same route she takes everyday [sic], when she heard a pop. Continue reading
AGTO, WRO and CSR Competitor Packets Are Now Online
Interested in competing in this year’s Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition and/or GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition during Auto Glass Week™? Have you already registered to compete? All three official 2017 Competitor Packets, which include the rules and regulations … Continue reading
Solano County Firefighters Respond to 3-Alarm Warehouse Fire
A fire that started in a debris pile spread to the outside of a storage shed at an auto glass business near Fairfield Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
McLaren 570GT Review
McLaren has stylishly achieved its aim of making a Sports Series model that’s more suitable for longer trips and daily use. Yet despite the extra comfort and practicality, the McLaren 570GT loses little of the capability and poise of the stock 570S supercar. Performance remains breathtaking but this is a car that opens up the prospect of McLaren ownership to a new kind of buyer. Continue reading
Man, 70, Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Baltimore
A 70-year-old man crossing the street Friday night was struck and injured in a hit-and-run, Baltimore police said.
Police said investigators believe the vehicle involved in the crash is missing the driver’s side mirror and should have damage to the hood and windshield. Continue reading
North Sydney Councilor Encourages Residents to Report Vandalism
Regional councilor Earlene MacMullin says education and awareness is a key aspect to stopping vandalism, not only in the North Sydney community, but the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in general. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: What is a Pretentioner?
“Do you know what a seatbelt pretentioner is? If so, give yourself a prize. Since I have been training professionally and speaking on the safety system addressed in Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 208, I regularly ask my students this question. Most people don’t know what it is, or what it’s designed to do.” –Bob Beranek Continue reading
Fuyao Founder Moves to Dismiss Burrows’ Lawsuit
The founder of Fuyao Glass America is arguing in response to a lawsuit from one of his former executives that he hasn’t even been properly served with the suit. Continue reading
Autonomous Tech: Commodity or Competitive Edge?
Honda’s recent announcement that it would be offering some automated driving capability on its cars as early as 2020 and moving to a fully automated Level 4 system by 2025 is telling in that automakers are being goaded to go public with their plans or be viewed as hopelessly behind as the industry races towards self-driving cars. Continue reading
Caught on Camera: Road Rage Leads to Smashed Car Windows, Criminal Charges in Arizona
Here’s a case of road rage turning into a road rumble. Cellphone video shows a driver breaking out a window of an SUV and then punching out the driver. Continue reading
French Company Saint Gobain Says it Has Been Victim of Cyberattack
French construction materials company Saint Gobain said on Tuesday that it had been a victim of a cyberattack, and it had isolated its computer systems in order to protect data. Continue reading
Saint-Gobain to Increase its Flat Glass Production Capabilities in Mexico
Saint-Gobain has announced it is building a new flat glass (float) production line in Saltillo in Mexico. This plant, scheduled to come on stream at the beginning of 2020, will manufacture glass for the automotive and construction sectors. It will … Continue reading
Add to Your Auto Glass Week™ Experience by Signing Up for These Optional Events!
Don’t miss out on Auto Glass Week™ activities that expand beyond the Palm Beach County Convention Center and Hilton West Palm Beach. Join us for these one-of-a-kind optional networking opportunities and take full advantage of your trip to Auto Glass … Continue reading
AGSC and NWRA Certified and Qualified Technicians Save Big on Competition Registrations
Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) Certified and Qualified technicians, as well as National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) Certified Technicians will receive special discounted rates when they sign up for the Auto Glass Week™ Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Technician Competitions. … Continue reading
Burco Inc. Returns as Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Auto Glass Week™ 2017—a three-day action-packed event with everything a technician could ask for—is welcoming back Burco Inc. as a Cobalt sponsor. Whether you’re looking for education on the latest industry products and tools, the latest installation tips and techniques, … Continue reading
Explore Your Travel Options for Auto Glass Week™ 2017
As you prepare for Auto Glass Week™ 2017 in West Palm Beach, Fla., keep in mind there are a variety of ways to reach your destination. For some, flying directly to West Palm Beach is the best option. However, when … Continue reading
Woman Dies after Tire Smashes through Windshield
INDIANAPOLIS — Police say a woman has died after a pickup truck tire went through the windshield of the SUV she was driving on a freeway in Indiana. Continue reading
Forks Twp. Police Investigate Smashed Car Windshields
Windshields have been smashed on several vehicles in Forks Township over the last few days, township police said Monday. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Offers Buy Two, Get One Full Registration Free
You and your team can spend three days learning from the best through a special registration deal. Purchase two full registrations and get a third full registration FREE for Auto Glass Week™ 2017. The annual event will take place October … Continue reading
TODAY’s BLOG: Leadership Lessons – Let Me Count the Waze
“How do you get somewhere you’ve never personally been before? This week, we will use the example of driving somewhere compared to accomplishing something in business.” –Mark Liston Continue reading
Stupid Patent of the Month: Ford Patents a Windshield
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Impression Products v. Lexmark International was a big win for individuals’ right to repair and modify the products they own. While we’re delighted by this decision, we expect manufacturers to attempt other methods of controlling the market for resale and repair. That’s one reason we’re giving this month’s Stupid Patent of the Month award to Ford’s patent on a vehicle windshield design. Continue reading
BMW Details Plan for Fully Automated Driving by 2021
The iNext vehicle will feature Level 3 autonomy. As we have already reported, BMW is joining forces with Mobileye and Intel to work on autonomous technologies set to be used in future production models of the brand. The first to feature such systems will arrive in 2021. Continue reading
Minnesota Auto Glass Installer Passes Away
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Jay D. Dahl, age 53 of St. Cloud, will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 2, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud.
Jay was born April 23, 1964, in St. Cloud to Elmer and Beatrice “Poo” (Paggen) Dahl. He graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1982. Most recently, he was a glass installer for Mike’s Auto Glass in Milaca. Continue reading
California ‘Coach’ Allegedly Threatens Man over Compensation for Broken Windshield, New Video Shows
A California man and two children allegedly threatened a skateboarder who asked for compensation after his windshield was reportedly cracked by a baseball from a child’s little league team, new video showed. Continue reading
Man Threw Concrete Block Through Windshield, Dragged Woman by Hair, Police Say
A Raleigh man is facing multiple charges after a domestic violence incident injured two women, Raleigh police said. Continue reading
Pittsburgh at Center of Race to Create Components for Self-Driving Cars
Pittsburgh at Center of Race to Create Components for Self-Driving Cars
Growing Opportunities in Colombia’s Automotive Market
Growing Opportunities in Colombia’s Automotive Market
NTSA Rolls Out Electronic Chip Windscreen Sticker
NTSA Rolls Out Electronic Chip Windscreen Sticker
The Sky’s the Limit! Rolls-Royce Build £10 Million Car – With a Glass Roof
The Sky’s the Limit! Rolls-Royce Build £10 Million Car – With a Glass Roof
New Saint-Gobain CEO Sees Growth Coming from R&D
New Saint-Gobain CEO Sees Growth Coming from R&D
AGC Begins Mass Production of 3D Curved Cover Glass for Car-Mounted Displays for the First Time Ever
AGC Begins Mass Production of 3D Curved Cover Glass for Car-Mounted Displays for the First Time Ever
AG Hood, Auto Repair Task Force Release Consumer Guide for Insurance and Auto Body Repair
Attorney General Jim Hood announced the release of the Consumer’s Guide to Insurance and Auto Body Repair. The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office convened the Mississippi Auto Repair Task Force in August 2016, in an attempt to give consumers some guidance on navigating the relationship between the collision repair and insurance industry. Continue reading
Picking Up the Glass Pieces
New for 2017, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited (part of the NSG Group) has introduced a Fractography training course to complement its traditional Product Knowledge courses. Jigsaws have been in existence for around 250 years and, for many families, are as … Continue reading
BMW’s Future of Autonomous Driving
Soon, the Ultimate Driving Machine will become exactly that, an ultimate driving machine. BMW is working incredibly hard on developing the future of autonomous vehicles, capable of driving themselves without the need for human interaction. While BMW boss Harald Kruger recently said that there will never be a BMW that isn’t capable of being driven by a human, the brand is still hell-bent on being one of the world leaders in self-driving cars. Continue reading
Several Windshields Smashed Over Weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS – Several cars got their windshields smashed in over Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading
Top Five Reasons to Attend Auto Glass Week™ 2017
Auto Glass Week™ will feature three action-packed days October 4-6 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Fla. Here are the top five reasons you should attend. Location, location, location. You … Continue reading
Two New Events to Experience at Auto Glass Week™ 2017
Auto Glass Week™ continues to expand each year to enhance attendees’ enrichment and experience. This year, two new events are available to tempt attendees’ appetites for knowledge—one new competition and an optional sightseeing tour of the gorgeous West Palm Beach, … Continue reading
Deepest Discounts for Auto Glass Week™ End Next Month
Move quickly to take advantage of the deepest discounts and secure your spot at Auto Glass Week™ 2017 before early bird registration ends June 12. Early bird registration will save you up to $100 versus onsite registration. In addition to … Continue reading
Denso, Toshiba to Collaborate on Automated Driving and Assistance
Denso and Toshiba recently announced that they have begun talks to enhance collaboration in different fields. The fields included in their talks involved, Internet of Things (IoT)-based manufacturing, advanced driver assistance, and automated driving among others. Continue reading
White Tesla Model 3 with Glass Roof
An alert motorist came across a white Tesla Model 3 out for a drive on Interstate 280, the nearest highway to Tesla headquarters and the main thoroughfare between San Francisco and San Jose. Reddit user spruceeffects got out his smartphone as he drove alongside and captured the car’s most remarkable feature — its all glass roof. Tesla recently introduced the glass roof as an option on the Model S, so it is not surprising that it will be offered on the Model 3 as well. Continue reading
Despite $1,350 Average, Michigan Car Insurance Premiums on Rise Again
The WZZM 13 Watchdog team has been getting requests to investigate the high price of auto insurance here in Michigan, even Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard called it one of the biggest issues facing the state. Continue reading
Close Call on Highway 82 West
The driver of a Hyundai sedan escaped serious injury Thursday afternoon when a log went through the windshield of her vehicle. Continue reading
NC Woman Records Terrifying Close Encounter with Snake on Car
A North Carolina woman recorded video of a black snake clinging to the side mirror of the car she was riding in, WSOC reports. Continue reading
Man Accused of Striking Woman, Smashing Windshield with Potted Plant
Dickson City police arrested a Scranton man Wednesday on allegations he smashed a woman’s windshield and struck her with a heavy potted plant. Continue reading
Auto Glass Safety Council to Offer Training and Certification Program at GENE ’17
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) will be holding an auto glass technician training course and certification program at the GENE ’17 in Long Island, N.Y. Attendees can select between two events being offered, one on Thursday, March 30, or … Continue reading
China Buys Auto Suppliers as Takata Deal Looms
China Buys Auto Suppliers as Takata Deal Looms
Windshield Interlayer Makes Glowing Head-Up Display
Windshield Interlayer Makes Glowing Head-Up Display
Column: Behind Legislation is Passion
Lawmakers. Why do they do what they do? Have you ever held down two jobs? I recall one period of time when I was working four – I stocked grocery store shelves, flipped burgers, was a bouncer, and worked at the newspaper (all while attending college). Continue reading
Spotlight on Massillon: Cee-B Glass is Father, Son Success Story
There is a changing of the guard at Cee-B Glass, which for 46 years has been a fixture in the community for residential, commercial and industrial glass installation and repair. Continue reading
Israeli Glass Tech Can Help Car Windows Show Ads
Gauzy, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of liquid crystal glass panels, or smart glass, has developed a new way to communicate location- and time-based messages on car windows in partnership with Daimler AG, the German car maker of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Continue reading
Wild Turkey Crashes into Tractor-Trailer Windshield
A bird crashing through the windshield of a tractor-trailer led to an accident Sunday morning in Harford County. Continue reading
Dozens of Car Windows Shattered by Vandals
Dozens of car owners in Thornton are dealing with repair bills after an outbreak of vandalism in which windows were shattered. Continue reading
Bill Cutting Required Auto Glass Coverage Appears Dead
Arizona drivers used to paying nothing when their car windshields are cracked or shattered by rocks appear likely to keep the insurance coverage for at least another year. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Delegation and Trust
“This past weekend was Glass Doctor’s Annual Conference. More than 250 people met in Dallas for three days of training, fun and fellowship. Our goal every year is to have a better event than the year before. And, somehow, we’ve been successful in doing this! There is only one reason that this can happen – DELEGATION.” –Mark Liston Continue reading
GUEST BLOG: Body Language Secrets Unveiled
by Tara Taffera Want to know what words to say or hold back? What body language signifies power, and even where to sit in that important meeting with a potential customer? Janine Driver, body language expert and best-selling author, covered … Continue reading
SPONSORED LINK: GlasWeld Releases a New Line of Windshield Repair Kits
Bend, OR – GlasWeld, a complete solutions provider for the glass repair industry, announces the ProVac Zoom line of windshield repair kits with new incredible technology at an affordable price. Continue reading
Air Enforcer Gives Fuyao ‘Notice of Violation’
The Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA) has sent Fuyao Glass America a notice of violation on what appear to be alleged violations of record-keeping and emission monitoring requirements. Continue reading
Electric Car Design Tricks That Make Them Go Farther
Electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever before, thanks to an increase in the variety of models available and improvements in performance – notably how far these vehicles can now go on a single charge. Continue reading
Donations to RTR Make for a Memorable Night at Group Home
Last month Road To Responsibility (RTR) received a donation from two generous business owners. Peter Brown, President of Tiny & Son’s Auto Glass, of Pembroke, participated in an on-air auction during the Rob and Lisa morning show on 95.9 WATD. The winner of the auction received a gift certificate for a catered dinner for eight from Family Crest Catering, of Rockland. Continue reading
AGRR’s Sister Publications Named Jesse H. Neal Award Finalists
AGRR magazine’s sister publications, Door and Window Market (DWM) and USGlass magazines, have been named as finalists in the 63rd Annual Jesse H. Neal Awards competition for editorial excellence. The winners will be announced in March during the annual Neal Awards … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall over Windshield Issue
Mercedes-Benz USA has issued a recall for several models because of a defect that could cause the windshield to separate from the vehicle. Recalled models include 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic, 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, … Continue reading
Headlights Get New Attention as More Than a Car Design Flourish
Headlights Get New Attention as More Than a Car Design Flourish
Croatian Company to Produce Windshields for New London Taxis
Croatian Company to Produce Windshields for New London Taxis
Bill Would Require Auto Insurance Rates Be Based on Driving Record
Bill Would Require Auto Insurance Rates Be Based on Driving Record
Pipe Smashes Through Windshield on the Highway near Grande Prairie
Pipe Smashes through Windshield on the Highway near Grande Prairie
Cracked Windshield Results in Man Arrested on Cocaine and Marijuana Charges
Cracked Windshield Results in Man Arrested on Cocaine and Marijuana Charges
Report: Auto Insurance Costs Rise 7.5 Percent
The cost of motor vehicle insurance has gone up in the last year, and the emergence of new technology, including advanced driver assistance systems, could be playing a role in these increases. An Insurance Information Institute (III) analysis of the Consumer … Continue reading
Safelite Launches Baseball-Themed Social Media Program
Last February, a fan’s windshield was hit by a spring training home run. After sharing photos and social buzz on Twitter, Safelite AutoGlass® stepped up to replace the fan’s windshield at no charge. Taking it one step further this year … Continue reading
Wyoming Man Pleads Guilty in Auto Insurance Scam
Wyoming Man Pleads Guilty in Auto Insurance Scam
Woman Tried Eluding Police by Turning off Headlights, Speeding Away
Woman Tried Eluding Police by Turning off Headlights, Speeding Away
Ice Smashes into Windshield on Route 128
Ice Smashes into Windshield on Route 128
The Holy Grail of Autonomous Driving: the Double Lane Merge
The Holy Grail of Autonomous Driving: the Double Lane Merge
Join Us for a Preview of Auto Glass Week™ 2017
Let’s take a sneak peek at the gorgeous West Palm Beach, Fla., area—the location of Auto Glass Week™ 2017. Plan now to attend the event which will be held October 4-6, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and Hilton West Palm Beach. Continue reading
Pilkington North America Returns to Auto Glass Week™ as Platinum Plus Sponsor
Pilkington North America will return as a supporting company and increase to the level of Platinum Plus Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™ 2017 this fall in West Palm Beach, Fla. The company is once again serving as the named sponsor … Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons – YouTubing
“Last week, I talked about the first couple days of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Convention in Las Vegas. As usual, the 57th Annual IFA Convention became a great learning experience for many of the 4,300+ attendees.” -Mark Liston Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: The Future of Aftermarket Glass
“Complaints about glass quality are increasing right now, but I am a “pie in the sky” optimist. I believe that the Aftermarket Replacement Glass (ARG) will get better in the future unlike the current trend. The ARG market must up their game or go out of business and here’s why.” -Bob Beranek Continue reading
Tesla’s Model S Falls Short of Top Safety Rating
Tesla’s Model S Falls Short of Top Safety Rating
Lawsuit Claims Volvo Rear Cameras Don’t Work
Lawsuit Claims Volvo Rear Cameras Don’t Work
Lawmaker Hopes to Curb Michigan’s Rising Insurance Premiums
Lawmaker Hopes to Curb Michigan’s Rising Insurance Premiums
New Safety Rules Make Car Glass Tougher to Break
New Safety Rules Make Car Glass Tougher to Break
NYPD, Mayor Shows Off Bulletproof Glass [sic] for Patrol Cars
NYPD, Mayor Shows Off Bulletproof Glass [sic] for Patrol Cars
Windshields Smashed by Rocks Thrown from Train Trestle
Windshields Smashed by Rocks Thrown from Train Trestle
Man Breaks Windscreen With Extremely Loud Bass Sound
Man Breaks Windscreen With Extremely Loud Bass Sound
New Online System to Crack Down On Uninsured Drivers
New Online System to Crack Down On Uninsured Drivers
Tax, Cost Cuts Sought to Help Chinese Manufacturers
Tax, Cost Cuts Sought to Help Chinese Manufacturers
Tesla Motors Inc. Enters Glass Technology Business
Tesla Motors Inc. has created a new glass technology group to develop its own products, according to the company’s CEO Elon Musk. Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Opens New Store in Utah
Safelite AutoGlass®, announced November 3 the opening of a new Utah store. Continue reading
Corning Reaches Out to AGRR Industry at Auto Glass Week
If a stone strikes your car windshield and ruins it, you’ll probably head for your nearest glass technician and have it replaced. But what if, instead of replacing it with a conventional soda-lime laminate, you could get a new windshield twice as tough as the one you had before? Continue reading
Admiral to Price Car Insurance Based on Facebook Posts
One of the biggest insurance companies in Britain is to use social media to analyze the personalities of car owners and set the price of their insurance. Continue reading
Driverless Cars and the Insurance Long Parallel
Automotive technology has developed rapidly in recent years, with new levels of autonomy from lane departure warning systems and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to active cruise control and automated parking increasingly appearing as standard in vehicles on the forecourt. Continue reading
Driver Removed Through Sunroof After Crash
A driver had to be removed through a car’s sunroof following a two-car collision Wednesday at the intersection of B Avenue and 17th St. NE. Continue reading
5 Juveniles Arrested; Suspected of Using Rocks to Break Car Windows
Billings (Mont.) Police arrested five juveniles early Thursday after discovering they had thrown river rocks through multiple car windows in the West End area. Continue reading
No Top, No windshield, Just Fun. Mazda’s Speedster Evolution Concept is Nuts
Aside from their 15 minutes of fame on auto show stands, concept cars usually lead short and unglamorous lives. Continue reading
Allstate Corp Q3 Earnings Fall 22 Percent
The Allstate Corp (ALL) released a profit for third quarter that declined from last year. Continue reading
State Auto Financial Reports 3rd Quarter 2016 Results
State Auto Financial Corporation today reported third quarter 2016 net income of $10.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, versus net income of $20.7 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015. Continue reading
Copies of Zodiac Killer Letters Appear on Windshields
Philadelphia police are investigating what they believe to be a Halloween prank. Photocopies of a letter from the infamous Zodiac Killer were placed on car windshields. Continue reading
Muscatine County Accident Ends With Deer Through Windshield
An accident in Muscatine County (Iowa) resulted after a deer came out of a ditch and went through the windshield of a vehicle Tuesday, Nov. 1. Continue reading
Man Allegedly Punches Through Car Window, Hitting Female Driver
A Taneytown (Md.) man was released on his own personal recognizance Monday after he allegedly punched through a car window in order to hit the woman driving. Continue reading
Tesla Developing Special Glass for its Model 3
The Model 3 will use some of the same glass technology that Tesla is using for its solar roof shingles, CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday during a conference call regarding the financial details of a SolarCity merger, which shareholders will vote on November 17. Continue reading
Will This New Corning Tech Change the Way You Drive?
Glassmaker Corning is known best for making the lightweight, shatterproof Gorilla Glass for smartphone and tablet touchscreens. Continue reading
Michigan Woman Hurt After Deer Thrown Into Windshield
A woman sustained life-threatening injuries after a car crash involving a deer in rural Kent County. Continue reading
Cop Shoots Through Own Windshield While Driving During Confrontation
Graphic footage shows an Oklahoma state trooper grabbing a rifle and shooting through his own windshield during a high speed chase that left a fugitive dead on Sunday. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Let It Go
“Here’s a multiple-choice question for you: What exists in automotive glass repair that every shop was dependent upon for decades and now has become almost totally irrelevant?”
–Neil Duffy
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World Watches as Fuyao Pursues Historic U.S. Investment in Ohio
At a time when political stances on international trade range from skepticism to outright hostility, the eyes of the world are on the Dayton area and its fastest growing manufacturer, a Chinese-owned company that can’t seem to hire American workers fast enough to fill a reclaimed General Motors plant. Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in Colorado
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new collision repair center in Colorado. Continue reading
Automaker Touts Benefits of Manufacturer Parts
The auto industry continues to argue for using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for collision repairs, warning that non-OEM parts aren’t as high quality or as safe, and don’t fit as well. Continue reading
Q&A With Glasspro Owner Paul Heinauer
Paul Heinauer, a familiar face on TV, is president and CEO of Glasspro Inc.,a chain of automotive glass repair stores he started 21 years ago. Continue reading
Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Highest When Agents File Claims
Eight of 10 customers who purchased their auto insurance policy through a local agent still call their agent first to report or seek advice regarding a claim and customers whose agents file their claim are happier with their service than those who use a call center, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study. Continue reading
Gesture-Based Car HUDs Offer Safer Way of Interacting With Smart Dashboards
The auto industry has struggled with finding an efficient and safe way to operate digital interfaces in cars. Continue reading
Man Breaks Car Windows, Steals Items
Footage has emerged of a man using a slingshot to break car windows and steal from vehicles. Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in North Carolina
The Boyd Group Inc. opened a repair center in North Carolina October 26. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons – Taking Stock(dale)
“By the time you read this my beloved Chicago Cubs came back to life at home on Halloween Eve and are on their way to Cleveland to try and come back from death’s door.”
–Mark Liston
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Woman Accused of Driving With Body Stuck in Windshield May Accept Plea Deal
The woman accused in a fatal hit and run may accept a plea deal later Monday morning. Continue reading
Biker Thrown Through Bus Windshield Still Serious
The 43-year-old Matamata man hurt in a crash involving a bus remains in a serious condition at Tauranga Hospital. Continue reading
Man Arrested After Windshield Smashing Rampage
A man was arrested after going on a windshield smashing rampage outside a shopping center Saturday night. Continue reading
Happy Halloween from the Key Communications Team!
ey Communications, parent company to USGNN.com™/USGlass magazine, celebrated Halloween today in the United States with the team donning costumes. Continue reading
U.K.’s National Windscreens Opens Center in Birmingham
U.K.-based National Windscreens announced October 28 the opening of a fitting and calibration center in Birmingham. Continue reading
Saint-Gobain 9-Month Sales Down 1.7 Percent
French building materials firm Saint-Gobain (CODGF.PK), Thursday reported sales for the nine-month period of 29.31 billion euros, down 1.7 percent 29.83 billion euros from last year. Continue reading
Sika Expects Friday Ruling in St. Gobain Takeover Case
A Zug court is set to rule on Friday whether the founding family of Swiss chemicals maker Sika can sell control to French rival Saint-Gobain, the Swiss company said. Continue reading
NSG Group Financial Statements Made Public
NSG Group released financial results for fiscal year 2017 (2nd quarter) October 28. Continue reading
Sika Announces Results
In the first nine months of 2016 Sika continued its dynamic sales growth trend with an increase of 6.3 percent in local currencies. The 5.2 percent organic growth rate exceeded targets. Continue reading
Saint Gobain Releases 3rd Quarter Results
Sales for the first nine months of 2016 continued good organic growth, at 2.6 percent for the nine-month period. Continue reading
Website of the Week
For more than 70 years, Speedy Glass has provided glass solutions for cars, homes and
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Thieves Smashing in Car Windows at Metro Parks
Susan Greathouse was about to begin a hike with her husband at scenic O’Neil Woods Metro Park in Bath Township when she heard a loud bang from the parking lot and then saw a man breaking into a minivan. Continue reading
A Chinese Billionaire is Staking His Legacy — and Thousands of American Jobs — on This Factory in Ohio
Shortly after his private plane landed in Ohio on a recent morning, the Chinese billionaire set off down Interstate 75 to inspect the factory on which he has staked his legacy and the future of this gritty patch of the American Rust Belt. Continue reading
Miami Man Aims to Boost Safety of Traffic Stops With Windshield-Mounted Driver License Pouch
A Miami man has developed a product he hopes will save lives. Continue reading
Black Bear With a Taste for Tuna Damages SUV in Southeastern B.C.
A Fairmont man has learned the hard way that a tuna-fish sandwich can lead to a lot of damage. Continue reading
Schoolboy Cheats Death After Boulder Smashes Windshield
A schoolboy is lucky to be alive today after youths threw a foot-long boulder from a motorway bridge on to the windscreen of the family car below. Continue reading
Saint-Gobain Acquires France Pare-Brise
Saint-Gobain has acquired the second-largest automotive glass repair and replacement franchise network in France. Continue reading
TechnaGlass Opens First Retail Location in Minnesota
TechnaGlass announced October 25, the opening of a new retail location in Minnesota. Continue reading
Photos Available from Auto Glass Week™ 2016
Auto Glass Week™ 2016 now has event photos available for review and purchase. Continue reading
PPG Announces New Executive Appointments
PPG Industries announces the appointment of two new executive positions effective Nov. 1. Continue reading
More Fairness in Ontario Auto Insurance Needed to Fix the System: IBC’s Forgeron
Fairness is still lacking in Ontario’s auto insurance system and a balance needs to be struck between both lower premiums and the right level of benefits, Don Forgeron, president and chief executive officer of Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), said during last week’s 96th annual convention of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario. Continue reading
4 Hospitalized in 4-Car Crash in Miami
Four vehicles, including a medical van that was transporting elderly people, collided at a busy intersection in Miami, injuring four people, police said. Continue reading
3 Men Arrested After a Car Windshield Smashed in Three Rivers
Three Rivers Police arrest three men after one of them allegedly jumped onto a car and smashed the windshield. Continue reading
Corning’s Gorilla Glass Will Soon Have A Major Role In Everyday Driving
For years, Corning has been manufacturing the Gorilla Glass and adding it to multiple devices such as mobile phones. The glass is chemically toughened, making it damage resistant, which gives mobile phones the ability to remain almost scratch free without the user having to add a screen protector. Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Collaborates with Bosch on ADAS Recalibration Tools
Safelite AutoGlass will work with Bosch to introduce Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration tools this fall, according to a Safelite press release. Continue reading
NWRA Publishes Latest E-Newsletter
The National Windshield Repair Association has published its November-December 2016 e-newsletter. To view a copy, click here.
A $799 Device That Brings Your Phone to Your Windshield
Navdy’s heads-up display, which equips car dashboards with a small screen that can display directions and notifications, is finally shipping after two years of hype. Continue reading
Tesla, Automakers Face ‘Serious Concerns’ On Autonomy; Model X Reliability Hit
Consumer Reports on Monday said it had “serious concerns” about how Tesla Motors (TSLA) and other automakers have used and marketed semi-autonomous technology, adding that automakers should “clearly communicate what these systems can and cannot do.” Continue reading
Dangerous Debris Causes 50K Crashes Each Year
We’ve all had this experience: you’re driving along, minding your own business– maybe your mind is drifting a little– then, out of nowhere, there’s a mattress in your lane or a piece of lumber is flying toward your windshield. Continue reading
2 Reports Of Teens Throwing Rocks, Bottle Off Greensboro Bridge
Triad authorities are investigating multiple reports of teenagers throwing objects into traffic off a bridge. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons – General Joe Maddon
“I grew up 90 miles outside of Chicago. I was always a White Sox fan. In fact, I remember my first Sox game as a second grader against the mighty Yankees.”
–Mark Liston
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Tesla to Roll Out Ride Service Program to Take on Uber
Tesla looks set to introduce a ride service program similar to Uber in 2017, which was first hinted as part of the company CEO, Elon Musk’s “Master Plan, Part Deux” released back in July. Continue reading
If a Driverless Car Gets Into an Accident, Whose Fault is it?
Now that self-driving cars look likely to hit the mass market in the next few years, who will be responsible for the car in the event of an accident? Continue reading
Police Mistakenly Bust Out Car Windows Thinking Child Was Stuck Inside
While a woman spent part of the workday at a shopping center purchasing supplies, Suffolk, Va., police notified Jasmine Turner on Thursday that there was a child locked in Turner’s car on a hot afternoon. Continue reading
2 Hospitalized After Deer Thrown Into Truck’s Windshield
Two people from Russell (Kan.) were injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. on Saturday in Barton County. Continue reading
Gunmen Shoot at Madera Police, Injuring Civilian on Ride-Along
Madera police are looking for the people who fired more than a dozen rounds at an officer as he tried to pull over their vehicle early Sunday morning. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: My Eye-Opening Welcome to the Automotive Glass World
“It’s true you’re never too old to learn something new.”
– Phillip Thompson
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Tesla, Rivals Joust Over How To Put Self-Driving Cars On The Road
Tesla Motors Inc’s decision to equip all of its vehicles with self-driving hardware has intensified competition among rival camps of technology and auto companies over what equipment will be on board cars of the future. Continue reading
Lexus Lawsuit Alleges Sunroof Glass is Defective
A Lexus exploding sunroof lawsuit alleges all Lexus vehicles with sunroofs are at risk of a defect that causes the glass to spontaneously shatter without anything hitting the sunroofs. Continue reading
AGSC™ Releases Latest E-Newsletter
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) has published its latest e-newsletter. To view a copy, click here.
Couple Having Romantic Tryst in Back Seat of Car Robbed by Hammer-Wielding Man
A man who robbed a couple having a romantic tryst in the back seat of their car has been jailed. Continue reading
Driver Injured as Object Hurled From Bridge Hits Windshield
A woman was injured when an object thrown from a motorway bridge smashed her windscreen. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Auto Glass Week 2016 – Show Floor
“There was a great deal of interest in the introduction of Pilkington’s new Calibration Tool, the Opti-Aim™, at this year’s Auto Glass Week held in San Antonio, Texas.”
–Bob Beranek
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New Advanced Press Bending Line for Automotive Windshields
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. will install a new high-performance press bending line at the Maizuru plant (Kyoto, Japan) for automotive windshields, applying its proprietary technologies. Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Locations in Two States
The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the October 17 opening of collision repairs center in Battle Creek, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind. Continue reading
Sika Global Automotive Commissions Reactor in Germany
Sika Global Automotive announced the completion and commissioning of an additional reactor at its Hamburg, Germany facility. Continue reading
Every New Tesla Now Comes With Hardware for Full Self-Driving Capabilities
Tesla is making another leap forward in the race to build self-driving cars. Continue reading
Trooper Rescues American Bald Eagle That Crashes Into Jeep Windshield on FL Turnpike
An eagle that flew into the windshield of a Jeep Cherokee on the Florida Turnpike near St. Cloud in Osceola County Tuesday is expected to recover, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Continue reading
WATCH: Snake Slithers Onto Man’s Windshield While He’s Driving
As a native Floridian, Tim Mokwa grew up catching snakes. For him, they were just part of the landscape. Continue reading
‘It Could Have Killed Somebody’: State Patrol Believes Rocks Being Thrown at Cars From I-5 Overpasses
Washington State Patrol troopers believe someone is throwing rocks from bridges onto the busy I-5 freeway below. Continue reading
Sika Case Puts Swiss Minority Shareholder Rights in Spotlight
Investors see the ruling, due by the end of this year, as a test of minority shareholders’ rights in Switzerland. Continue reading
LAPD May Roll Out a Tesla Model S Police Car as Soon as 2017
A few months ago, we reported that the Los Angeles Police Department was contemplating adding a few Tesla Model S vehicles to their fleet. Continue reading
Fuyao Names New Legal Chief
Fuyao Glass America Inc. has named a new officer to its executive team. Continue reading
Driver Seriously Injured After 11-Pound Rock Crashes Through Windshield
A 48-year-old man was seriously injured when a large rock crashed through his windshield, causing him to hit a power pole Monday, Oct. 17, according to Walker (Mich.) Police. Continue reading
String of Car Break-Ins Reported on North Side
A massive number of car break-ins are being reported near Fall Creek Parkway on the north side. Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in North Carolina
The Boyd Group, Inc., announced the October 17 opening of a new collision repair center in Greenville, N.C. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Where to Now, St Peter?
“We in the automotive glass repair and replacement world are on the edge of a sea change of technology that will affect both our personal driving and our livelihoods.”
–Neil Duffy
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Driver Escapes Rollover Through Car Sunroof
Just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday Santa Barbara City Fire department responded to a rollover car accident. Continue reading
Volkswagen Reportedly Patents Sci-Fi Coupe Without Windshield
In order to protect intellectual property, automakers will apply for vehicle design patents, which, if uncovered, can lift the veil on a car well ahead of any actual debut. Continue reading
Suspect Wanted for Shooting Out Car Windows in Florissant
Cracked windows and shattered glass left people in this Florissant neighborhood with a big mess to clean earlier this week. Continue reading
Autoglass® Renews Contract With Inchcape Fleet Solutions
Autoglass® renewed a two-year contract with U.K.-based Inchcape Fleet Solutions, according to an announcement today. Continue reading
Local Firm to Help Design Fuyao Michigan Plant
A Dayton-area firm has been selected to help provide architectural and engineering services to Fuyao Glass America Inc. for its newest facility in Michigan. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons – Connect . . . Presidentially!
“I first heard the words, “connect don’t just communicate,” from Walter Bond, one of the most dynamic speakers I’ve heard. He was our keynote speaker at two of The Dwyer Group’s Reunion events. You can see several clips of his on YouTube.”
– Mark Liston
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Local Insurances Send Claims Help Following Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew left destruction in its wake, and the people affected by the storm are left to pick up the pieces – but not alone. Continue reading
5 Ways to Know Your Auto Glass Claim Isn’t Fraudulent
When a policyholder’s auto glass needs to be replaced, details matter. Continue reading
1 Injured After Tire Flies Off Truck, Smashes Windshield of SUV
One person was injured after a tire detached from a pickup truck on Route 53 and smashed into an SUV Friday night in the northern suburbs. Continue reading
Needles Man Arrested After Shattering Windshield While Holding Baby
Authorities say a drug-induced Needles resident smashed his ex-girlfriend’s windshield while cradling an 11-month-old child. Continue reading
NOVUS Glass Plans to Roll Out Pilkington ADAS Recalibration Tool
NOVUS Glass is currently conducting a joint field test with Pilkington of the Opti-Aim ADAS recalibration tool in strategic locations throughout North America. Continue reading
2016 Mercedes-Benz C350e (W205) Launched In Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially launched the new C350e plug-in hybrid, the latest addition to the highly-successful and acclaimed W205 C-Class range. Continue reading
Deer-Car Collisions: Do You Know What Your Insurance Will Cover?
It’s that time of year again when deer are on the move, leaping across streets and highways and sometimes crashing into car and truck traffic. Continue reading
Why Road Repairs Are Costing Some Commuters a New Windshield
It’s not even winter yet and drivers are already complaining about gravel on Calgary’s busiest thoroughfare. Continue reading
Man Thrown From Sunroof in Melbourne Crash
A man has somehow avoided serious injury after being partially flung through the sunroof of his rolling car before becoming trapped under the wreckage in Melbourne’s north. Continue reading
Man Caught on Camera Smashing Car Windows in Vancouver
A Vancouver man hopes you’ll recognize a man seen in surveillance video smashing out a car’s front and back windshield in a matter of seconds. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week Wrap-Up: Competitors, Owners and Attendees
What is Auto Glass Week really like? We talked to some of the folks who came to San Antonio – competitors, owners and attendees – and got their impressions of the show. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Auto Glass Week Recap
“We just returned from Auto Glass Week in San Antonio, and as always, it was an eventful week.”
–Bob Beranek
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Glass Doctor Awards Franchisee of the Year, Others
Glass Doctor named its 2016 Franchisee of the Year at the Dwyer Group International Convention held in San Antonio, Texas, September 11-14. Continue reading
State Farm Sees Claims Jump More Than 120 Percent After Matthew
State Farm, Virginia’s largest homeowners and auto insurer as of last year, reported Wednesday that 1,870 homeowners claims and 1,330 auto claims have been filed in the state in the wake of Hurricane Matthew last weekend. Continue reading
Law Professor Predicts Shift in Liability Focus With Driverless Cars
The emergence of the driverless car will be accompanied by a shift in the focus of liability insurance from personal fault to product safety, according to a Boston-based law professor. Continue reading
Metal Rod Narrowly Misses Man After Pierces Car Windshield
A Richmond man walked away unharmed after narrowly missing a nearly 50 pound metal rod that pierced through the windshield of his car. Continue reading
SF Homeowner Channels Outrage Over Auto Break-Ins Into Art
Piece by tiny piece, Adeo Alday arranges shards of broken glass on a large wood panel in his San Francisco living room — an undertaking that will pay off in eight months when his latest mixed-media art piece is realized. Continue reading
Investigation widens into vandalized car windows
Police in Monona (Wisc.) are now working with officers in Madison after vandals shot out car windows in both cities. Continue reading
Insurance Claims Pour in After Hurricane, and Some Policyholders are Realizing a Hard Truth
Homeowner and auto insurers are dealing with thousands of claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Continue reading
JN Phillips Auto Glass/Windshield Centers Announces Launch of Comprehensive Windshield ADAS Calibration Program
JN Phillips Auto Glass/Windshield Centers announced October 5 its ADAS Windshield Calibration Program will be rolled out to its service centers, mobile technicians and support facilities during the upcoming months. Continue reading
World’s Largest Auto Glass Manufacturing Plant Opens in Ohio
Fuyao Glass America, a subsidiary of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group, the world’s leading manufacturing company specializing in automotive glass, recently opened its newest U.S. facility in Moraine, Ohio. Continue reading
Family Trapped After Car Wash Mop Smashes Through Windshield
Members of a local family say they are lucky to be alive after a car-wash part fell on their vehicle and nearly crushed them. Continue reading
Nearly a Dozen Vehicles Vandalized in NW Miami-Dade Apartment Parking Lot
Nearly a dozen vehicles parked at an apartment complex’s parking lot in Northwest Miami-Dade were vandalized and burglarized, overnight. Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Names New CEO
ABRA Auto Body & Glass named Ann Fandozzi as chief executive officer October 10. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons – Auto Glass Week Memories
“San Antonio is a great place for Auto Glass Week. Many great restaurants, abundant hotels and the incomparable River Walk. How does it get better?” —Mark Liston Continue reading
Dwyer Group Acquires Cumberland County Glass, Makes Personnel Moves
The Dwyer Group Inc., has completed its acquisition of Cumberland County Glass for its Portland (Maine) Glass network, the company announced October 3. Continue reading
Autoglass® Names New People Director
Autoglass® named Asa Wirsenius as its new people director on October 10. Continue reading
Driver Tells of Terrifying Moment Ladder Smashed Through Windscreen
Mum Joanne Cuthbertson is lucky to be alive after a ladder hurtled through her windscreen as she drove. Continue reading
No Suspects in String of Broken Car Windows in Jacksonville
Investigators have no suspects yet for a rash of broken car windows that occurred a week ago in Jacksonville. Continue reading
2016 Auto Glass Replacement, Repair Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) and the GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition (WRO) were announced tonight at a ceremony in San Antonio, where Auto Glass Week™ is being held. Desmonde Ellington of Glasspro Inc. … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Attendees Get an Education
In today’s video we have more on all the seminars taking place at Auto Glass Week™ including how to position your company to be a dominant player. The competitions continue, and suppliers continued to show off their best products. Click … Continue reading
HSG CEO Shares Insurance Perspective at Auto Glass Week™
Wayne Sharrah, CEO of Insurance Claims Management, parent company to HSG/Code Blue, took center stage Thursday morning during Auto Glass Week 2016. In a room that had to be expanded to accommodate the packed crowd, he shared the insurance perspective … Continue reading
ADAS Topic Comes Up at NWRA ROLAGS Committee Meeting
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) continued as a headlining trend during Auto Glass Week™ Thursday. It came up Thursday morning in a discussion by the National Windshield Repair Association’s (NWRA) ROLAGS Committee. “Do we need to look at something for … Continue reading
AGTO and WRO Finalists Are Announced
The names of the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) and GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition (WRO) were announced tonight. In no particular order, the finalists in the AGTO large-size company division are: Steve Abrahams of United Kingdom-based Auto … Continue reading
Industry Members Honored and AGW in Full Swing
Two industry members were honored with awards as Auto Glass Week is now in full swing. Today’s video takes a look at those award winners, the seminars, the David Robinson keynote—and of course the competitions. Suppliers were also on hand … Continue reading
ADAS Front and Center at Auto Glass Week™ 2016
In a room so packed that it literally had to be expanded twice, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) was the topic of the day—and the overriding topic at the conference. “If AGRR companies are late to the table learning how … Continue reading
TechnaGlass Announces Expansion in Minnesota, Colorado and Ohio
Salt Lake City-based TechnaGlass has opened a new retail location in Brooklyn Park, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis. In addition, the company has repurchased TechnaGlass franchisees in Cincinnati and Denver as part of its strategy to operate and develop company-owned retail locations. Continue reading
Fuyao Invests $200 Million into Remodeled Facility
Kevin Solofra took a risk by moving his family to the Decatur area in 2008 for a job at the former PPG Industries plant near Mount Zion. A short time later, the company announced it was idling one of the two glass production lines at the facility. For the next six years, Solofra said the outlook was uncertain until Fuyao Glass Group purchased the plant in 2014 with plans for a $200 million remodeling project to upgrade both production lines for operation. Continue reading
Obama Administration Says Automakers Will Back Self-Driving Car Oversight
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told Reuters he expects automakers and tech companies will comply with voluntary guidelines his department issued last month for autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
Scare on Air India’s London-Bound Flight as Cockpit Windscreen Cracks Mid-Air
A London bound Air India flight returned after being airborne for an hour as the cockpit windscreen shattered midair on Tuesday. The aircraft made an emergency landing within an hour of departure. Continue reading
CANADA – Car Struck by Metal Rod While Driving Under Overpass Near Sudbury
A driver in the Lively area of Greater Sudbury was frightened but not injured when a metal rod with a large bolt on one end came down from a bridge and smashed the vehicle’s windshield on Sunday night. Continue reading
Police Seek Tips as Business, Car Windows Shot Out
The Elko Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the individuals responsible for shooting the windows of businesses and cars, with what appear to be pellet or BB guns. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Kicks Off Today
The wait is over. Auto Glass Week is officially open for business. On Monday and Tuesday, there were a plethora of activities leading into the event. Several association meetings were held. In addition to the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s annual … Continue reading
AGSC, NWRA Present Annual Awards During Opening Session at Auto Glass Week™
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) recognized David Rohlfing today with its annual Carl F. Tompkins Award for Excellence in Auto Glass Safety, while the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) honored Keith Beveridge with its annual Pioneer Award. Both awards … Continue reading
Panasonic’s Transparent TV Could Revolutionize the Car Industry’s HUD
Head-up displays have evolved a lot over the past few years. From simple devices that could only project limited amounts of information on a tiny surface on the windscreen, they are now veritable instrument clusters floating right before your eyes. Continue reading
The $200B Global Auto Insurance Market is at Risk: Report
A recently published report posits that the $200 billion global auto insurance market is at high risk due to a number of disruptive trends. Continue reading
DUBAI – Wild Deer Bumps into Bus, Breaks Windshield and Then Runs Again …
We have heard how fast deer runs. Nobody must have heard or seen a deer hitting the windshield of a moving bus. A wild deer, on Tuesday, October 4, hit the windshield of a moving bus at Gunadka near here. Continue reading
38-Year-Old Kennewick Man Ejected Through Windshield Dies
A Kennewick driver died early Monday near Colfax after losing control and going through the windshield. Continue reading
INDIA – AI Dreamliner Windshield Cracks en Route from Singapore to Chennai
The windshield of an Air India Dreamliner cracked while flying into Chennai from Singapore on Sunday. However, the aircraft was landed safely and then grounded. AI has faced several instances of windshield cracks in the Boeing 787 and the US major has in last two to three years carried out several modifications to check this issue. Continue reading
Vandal Uses Pumpkins to Smash Out Car Windows
Michigan State Police are searching for the person behind troubling vandalism that’s caused thousands of dollars in damage to vehicles in Holly. Continue reading
AGSC Holds Annual Membership Meeting in San Antonio
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) held its annual meeting on Tuesday, which featured a special appearance by insurance agent Jon Fransway. Fransway has worked as a safety advocate in the AGRR industry since his sister’s death in 1999 due … Continue reading
Fuyao Hits Hiring Milestone with More Than 2,000 Workers
Fuyao Glass America’s auto glass production plant in Moraine now has more than 2,000 workers and may ultimately have 2,300 to 2,500 workers in the future, the company’s president said Monday. Continue reading
Sports Notes: King Inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame
If you have been around high school wrestling on Delmarva at some point over the past 20 years, then you have probably heard of Homer King.
In 1983, he opened Delmarva Auto Glass in Salisbury. Delmarva Auto Glass now has four locations and has diversified into glass tinting, auto upholstery, residential and commercial glass and auto and truck accessories
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DOT Shifts into Gear on Self-Driving Cars and Issues New Automated Vehicles Policy
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a comprehensive policy on “automated vehicles,” more commonly known as self-driving cars. Part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA is the federal agency that has chief responsibility for regulating motor vehicle safety. The new policy, issued September 20, 2016, is aligned with NHTSA’s core mission—to improve safety on U.S. roads and highways, and to facilitate the adoption of new technologies with the potential to save lives. Continue reading
Man: Police Slammed My Head into Windshield, Cracking Glass
A man suing an Ohio police department alleges an officer violating his rights by slamming his head into a cruiser’s windshield with enough force to crack the glass. Continue reading
Police: As Many as 15 Vehicles Damaged by Pellet Gun Overnight in East Tulsa
Tulsa police are investigating after more than a dozen vehicles had windows shattered or damaged by a pellet gun overnight Sunday. Continue reading
Safelite Group Acquires AAA Mobile Glass from AAA Carolinas
Safelite® Group reached an agreement September 30 to acquire substantially all vehicle glass repair and replacement assets from AAA Mobile Glass, LLC, a subsidiary of AAA Carolinas. Continue reading
Sunroof Express to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016
Sunroof Express will sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons – What Happens When You Give
Last week I received a phone call from one of my Regional Franchise Consultants letting me know that one of our franchisees, Paul, was about to undergo a quadruple bypass. Continue reading
Saint-Gobain Glass Wants to Launch New Production Line in Romania
French group Saint Gobain analyzes the possibility of launching a new production line for special glass for windshields, in 2018, according to Norbert Teschner, general manager of Saint-Gobain Glass Romania. Continue reading
Trying to Thaw Your Windshield With Boiling Water is a Bad Idea
We shouldn’t have to tell you this, but … Continue reading
Insurance and Millennials: Bridging the Gap
Millennials are America’s largest generation yet (more than 83 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau), as well as its most racially diverse and most educated. But when it comes to insurance, the list of generational superlatives takes a worrisome turn. Continue reading
Lucky Escape for Driver After Wind Gust Sends Branch Through Windshield
A man had a lucky escape after a tree branch pierced the windscreen of his van in North Narrabeen, Australia. Continue reading
Police: Three Accused in James City Car Larcenies
Three people are accused of breaking car windows and stealing items from the vehicles in James City County, Va., police say. Continue reading
Exploding Sunroofs Prompt Government Investigation
Imagine: You’re driving down the road and suddenly it’s like a bomb went off. Continue reading
Mercedes Electric SUV Concept Teased Before Paris Show
Mercedes is expected to showcase an electric SUV concept at the Paris auto show in just a few days. Until then, this video provides some good clues about its design. Continue reading
Tesla ‘On Autopilot’ Crashes on German Autobahn
A Tesla electric car crashed into a tourist bus on a motorway in northern Germany, police said Thursday, with the driver claiming he had activated the car’s autopilot system. Continue reading
Will You Need Auto Insurance for a Self-Driving Car?
While engineers are testing and tweaking Teslas and other automakers’ self-driving and fully driverless vehicles, the conversation over insurance is revving up. Continue reading
Deer Crashes Through Van Windshield, Killing Man
A deer went through a vehicle windshield early Thursday afternoon in an accident on U.S.10 in Mason County’s Branch (Mich.) Township, killing an Iowa man who was in the area on a fishing trip. Continue reading
Exclusive Video: Cop Cracks Windshield With Suspect’s Head
Lorain, Ohio, police are defending themselves against brutality claims raised by a man whose head was slammed into a cruiser with enough force to shatter the windshield. Continue reading
House Votes to Delay Overtime Rule
Last night, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would delay implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Overtime Rule for six months. Continue reading
United Insurance Group to Provide Automotive Glass Services Through TechnaGlass
United Insurance Group, a Utah-based provider of personal and commercial insurance, and TechnaGlass will provide automotive glass repair and replacement services to United Insurance policyholders. Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Teams with Microsoft for Connected Cars
Renault-Nissan has joined forces with Microsoft to build a new range of connected, self-driving cars, with services provided via the Azure cloud. Continue reading
Automated Cars Probably Won’t Make Human Drivers Obsolete
At a competition for the “most practicable safety device” in 1914, Brooklyn pilot Lawrence Sperry awed spectators in Bezons, France, when he stood up in the cockpit with both hands in the air mid-flight and asked his mechanic to crawl onto the wing. Continue reading
Tesla’s Decision to Snub LIDAR Might Come Back and Bite It One Day
Elon Musk’s opinion on LIDAR is well-known since he hasn’t been shy to talk about it every time the subject was brought up. Continue reading
EU Countries Want Legal Change for Driverless Cars – But They’ll Have to Wait
Driverless cars have figured into several EU policy plans lately, as politicians have advocated for speeding up work on the technology to stop countries like the United States from having a leg up on European auto manufacturers. Continue reading
Geico Expands Ridesharing Product to 10 More States
To meet the growing consumer appetite for Uber, Lyft, Split and other on-demand services, Geico has just introduced its low-cost ridesharing product to 10 more states (Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, Delaware, Maine, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and North Dakota), in addition to the product being offered in 24 states and the District of Columbia. Continue reading
This Self-Driving Mining Truck’s Front Is its Back and its Back Is its Front
Semi-autonomous vehicles are becoming more common at large-scale mining operations. The huge dump trucks that ferry material around giant dig sites have featured unmanned driving capabilities for a few years, though they’ve always had provisions for human drivers to take over. Continue reading
Holland (Mich.) Christian Boys Soccer Coach Killed When 44-foot Pole Crashes Through Windshield
Kevin Witte, the teacher whose SUV was impaled by a pole as he drove, died shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to Holland Christian Schools Facebook page and superintendent Dan Meester. Continue reading
Teens Take Out 200 Windows in BB Gun Shooting Spree, Police Say
Aleida Marcano of Allentown, Pa., noticed the debris on Allen Street during her drive to and from work early last week, car after car with shards of glass at their tires from windows shattered by gunshots. Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in Indiana
The Boyd Group Inc. opened a collision repair center in Portage, Ind., September 26. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ 2016 Opens in Just One Week!
Auto Glass Week™ 2016 will kick off in just one week at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. This is a not-to-miss event packed full of education, competitions and networking. Continue reading
NGB to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™
NGB will sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Basic Auto Care Many Drivers Miss
Fluids and lubricants rank among the most neglected items when it comes to basic auto care, says the non-profit Car Care Council. Continue reading
Tesla Files Lawsuit Against State Of Michigan, Demands Jury Trial Over Direct Sales Restrictions
Last week, Tesla officially filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan, for not allowing the company to sell its cars within the state. Continue reading
‘Car Stars’ Puts Factory Grit, Auto Show Glam on Stage
Janet Pound has been crafting a dramatic love letter to the auto industry for nearly two decades. Continue reading
Head Breaks Windshield
One person has been taken to hospital after a vehicle hit a median in West Kelowna Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Clark County Police Investigating Car Break-Ins
Clark County police are investigating after around 10 cars were broken into over the weekend. Continue reading
SIKA Corporation Returns as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
SIKA Corporation will sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Spectators Learn How to Escape a Sinking Car at Lake Ralphine in Santa Rosa
The red Ford Focus rolled into Lake Ralphine Monday with a splash, then began quietly sinking below the surface with two men inside and a crowd of people standing on shore looking on. Continue reading
Woman’s Attempt to Smash Car Window With Hammer Ends in Hilarity
When you’re locked out of your car, your mind becomes immediately fixated on one thing: getting back in. Continue reading
Shocking Commute: Tire Smashes Windshield on Whitemud Drive
Friday morning’s commute turned harrowing for one man, after his vehicle was struck by a tire. Continue reading
Autoglass® Helps Raise More Than 1 Million Euros for Charity
The Autoglass® two-day Spirit of Belron® Challenge, held September 23-24 in the United Kingdom, raised more than €1 million ($1.1 million USD) for the charity Afrika Tikkun. Continue reading
Scores of Car Windows Broken Out in South St. Louis
Police on Monday provided the locations of about 100 vehicles that had windows broken by vandals over the weekend, primarily in south St. Louis. Continue reading
Watch: Tesla ‘Violently” Crashes Into a Gym
Just when you thought things could not get any worse for the electric vehicle maker, Tesla is, once again, involved in a car crash. This time, a Tesla Model S has crashed into a gym, reportedly after it “violently” accelerated on its own, putting both the lives of the driver and anyone else in the vicinity in danger. Continue reading
Here’s the Electric Car Audi is Building to Take on Tesla
Tesla’s Model S and Model X are soon going to have some serious competition. Continue reading
You Can Smash a Car Window to Free a Hot Dog Under Bill Jerry Brown signed
Sacramento firefighters and animal control officers removed a dog from a locked car in midtown in July 2015 after the temperature inside the car registered 95 on a thermal imaging camera. The dog was taken to the animal shelter and a note left for the owner. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons – Spurs and Motivation
Mary Kay and I were having lunch at Subway last week when a gentleman came in wearing spurs. Yes, real spurs! Being a Midwest city boy I asked MK, “Is that for riding bulls?” MK, who spent a couple of years in cowboy country in Northern California said, “No, that is for his horse. It gives the horse ‘motivation.’” Continue reading
Autonomous Cars’ Effect on Auto, Cyber Insurance
Autonomous vehicles are expected to shake up the property/casualty market, as personal auto insurance premiums drop and cyber insurance steps in. Continue reading
Man Forgets Lunch but Woman Drops it Through Sunroof From High Rise
This man was gutted to find he’d forgotten his lunch – but a skilled woman was on hand in his high-rise flat above, dropping it straight through his open sunroof window. Continue reading
Girl, 2, in Car as Window Shot Out in Boulder County Crime Spree
A 2-year-old girl sat in the backseat of a vehicle as somebody shot through the rear driver-side window in Erie on Thursday afternoon, according to the arrest reports of two men suspected in a crime spree that led police on multiple chases through Boulder County (Colo.). Continue reading
Tesla Update Halts Automatic Steering if Driver Inattentive
Tesla Motors says a software update to its Autopilot system will disable automatic steering if drivers don’t keep their hands on the wheel. Continue reading
Maryland Officials Debate Future of Driverless Cars
Maryland is trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the driverless technology. Continue reading
FMCSA Final Rule Allows Windshield Mounted Technology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a final rule amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to allow the voluntary mounting of certain devices on the interior of the windshields of commercial motor vehicles. Continue reading
This ‘Parking Ticket’ is as Big as Your Car Windshield
It doesn’t get much more conspicuous than a new parking regulation enforcement tool that uses suction cups covered in bright yellow plastic to render your car windshield useless. Continue reading
Baseball-Sized Metal Bolt from Caltrans Truck Kills NorCal Man
An 82-year-old man who died while driving his car on Highway 101 in Menlo Park (Calif.) was likely hit by a metal cap that came off a Caltrans truck, a Caltrans spokesman said Monday. Continue reading
Search Is On For Suspects Who Shot Out Car Windows
Multiple drivers in eastern Boulder County, Colo., had car windows shot out Thursday, including a mother who was driving with her toddler in the back seat. Continue reading
D’Ieteren to Acquire 41 Percent Stake in Moleskine, Plans Public Takeover Offer
Belgium-based D’Ieteren is acquiring a 41 percent stake in Milan-based Moleskine—a developer and seller of specialized notebooks, as well as writing, travel and reading accessories—and plans to launch a public takeover offer for the remaining shares. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: The Importance of Your Involvement
“Auto Glass Week™ is October 5-7, and your visit to the international trade show and festivities is the best way to get involved with your industry and take a few days off. San Antonio, Texas, the location of this year’s show, has a lot to offer. Walk along Riverwalk, sip a margarita and enjoy the music seeping out of the many restaurants and bars along the way. Go to historic San Antonio and visit the Alamo. Walk your industry’s trade show floor and learn what is new and upcoming.”—Bob Beranek Continue reading
Boyd Autobody & Glass Opens New Repair Location in British Columbia
The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Burnaby, British Columbia. Continue reading
Automakers React to Federal Guidelines for Autonomous Cars
Automakers embraced guidelines rolled out by the Obama administration to oversee the creation of self-driving cars, saying the new policy strikes a balance between safety and fast-moving technological developments. Continue reading
Continental Brings the Head-Up Display to Commercial Vehicles
It has already conquered the mid-range cars, but it’s still new in the world of trucks—the head-up display (HUD). Continue reading
Onsite Registration is Still Available for Auto Glass Week™
We are only two weeks away from the opening of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 5-7. Continue reading
T.E.S.T. Kfz-Ersatzteile GmbH to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™
T.E.S.T. Kfz-Ersatzteile GmbH will sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Driver With Duct Tape Windshield Arrested for DWI
A North Carolina man was arrested for driving while impaired following a noontime traffic stop near Kenly. Continue reading
70 Cars Broken Into in Atlanta, Police Search for Suspects
Police say a group of thieves broke into at least 70 cars across Atlanta this week. Continue reading
AGRR Magazine Adds New Staff Members
Key Communications, publishers of AGRR™ magazine, has named Phillip Thompson as the new editor of AGRR™ magazine, and Virginia Rosell as the director of events. Current AGRR™ editor Jenna Reed is moving to the digital media services (DMS) department in the position of marketing assistant. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Is Truly an International Event!
Attendees are coming from all over the world for this year’s Auto Glass Week™ to be held Oct. 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. More than 17 countries are represented and attendance is on pace to set a new record. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Welcomes Glassparency Products Inc. as a Sponsor
Glassparency Products Inc. will sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Hackers Control Tesla Model S From 12 Miles: Firm Issues Fix After Discovering Dangerous Flaw
Tesla has fixed a security bug that allowed hackers to remotely take control over a Tesla Model S.
In a demonstration, Tencent researchers remotely engaged the brake on a moving Tesla S, turned on its windshield wipers and opened the trunk.
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Autonomous Vehicle Race On, Intel Executive Says
What a difference a year makes. That’s the picture drawn by Elliot Garbus, vice president-Internet of Things Solutions Group for Intel, in discussing the quickly shifting landscape of autonomous-vehicle development. Continue reading
State Farm: Top 5 States for Deer Collision Claims
In many U.S. states, drivers are all too familiar with deer crossing signs, but do they really know how close the danger may be? Continue reading
Seagulls Smash U.K. Man’s Car Windscreen—Now He Fears They’ve Got a Grudge
A Plymouth man fears seagulls hold a personal grudge against him—after his car windscreen was smashed in their second attack in as many days. Continue reading
Body Shops, Insurance Companies Booking up Fast After Wisconsin Storm
The storm itself was fast, only lingering in Madison’s west side for a few minutes, but the damage it left behind will keep body shops and insurance companies busy for several weeks to come.
“This is pretty much the worst one we’ve seen for about five years,” says Scott Ackerman, ABRA Auto Body and Glass customer service manager.
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Vandals Continue To Shoot Out Car Windows
Police across the south Denver, Colo., metro area are searching for vandals who are shooting out car windows. Several incidents have been reported over the past few months. In some cases, the cars have been looted as well. Continue reading
Sika CEO Says He’ll Quit if Saint-Gobain Takeover Bid Succeeds
The chief executive of Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika does not see an amicable solution to Saint-Gobain’s hostile takeover attempt, now mired in Swiss courts, and will quit if it goes ahead. Continue reading
Truckers are Facing a New Kind of Scrutiny—Electronic Data Tracking
Big-rig driver John “Randy” Saunders recently had a scare–caused by a turtle. Continue reading
State Farm Policyholders Get Class-Action Status in $1 Billion RICO Lawsuit
A federal racketeering lawsuit involving State Farm and allegations of funneling money into the election of a state judge has been granted class-action status, potentially benefiting more than 4 million policyholders. Continue reading
CallBlu to Sponsor Auto Glass Week™
CallBlu will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Storm Damage: Car and Home Windows Smashed in Texas Town
Several homes in Goldsmith, Texas, had their windows blown out and cars damaged in a September 17 storm, according to residents. Continue reading
Brass Coupling Goes Through Windshield, Strikes 4-year-old Child in Head
It’s something we would never think would happen to us or anybody else but it’s not the first time David Piedra has heard about this type of incident. Continue reading
NAGS: Average Weighted Price Change Down 4.62 % for All Parts
Mitchell’s National Auto Glass Specifications Inc. (NAGS) has released the weighted average pricing changes for all parts, as well as top 100 and top 500 parts in its Fall International Benchmark Calculator. Continue reading
SIKA Automotive to Open Brazilian Adhesive Factory
SIKA Automotive will open a new factory in South America for adhesives and acoustic products. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons—Easy When You Are with the Right People
“Charlie ‘Tremendous’ Jones once said, ‘You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the books you read and the people you meet.’” —Mark Liston Continue reading
U.K. Insurers Outline Autonomous-Vehicle Policies
U.K. drivers should notice little difference to the current system of motor insurance because insurers say they will handle the complications of covering the first automated cars behind the scenes. Continue reading
State Farm Insurance Agency Now Open For Business in Calgary, Alberta
A Canadian insurance agent recently launched a State Farm insurance agency in Calgary, Alberta. The insurer is offering all products provided by State Farm Calgary Insurance, including home insurance, auto insurance, life insurance, small business insurance, commercial business insurance, and more. Continue reading
Volkswagen Will Reveal Pathway to Future at Paris Auto Show
Ordinarily, announcements from car companies about a concept they plan to reveal at the next major auto show can be conveniently ignored. They are usually just hyperventilating press-speak designed to garner attention on social media. The new features typically are nothing more than mildly interesting upgrades to existing models—low friction door hinges or brake discs that are 1 mm larger. Contrary to the norm, Volkswagen promises to unveil something truly special at this year’s Paris auto show. Continue reading
Drivers Expects to Eat, Read and Watch Movies in Autonomous Cars
It appears that semi-autonomous cars may not always be carrying a driver who’s alert and ready to take over control of the vehicle if necessary, according to a new survey from State Farm. Continue reading
Pedestrian Struck at Fuyao Plant
One person has been taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle. Continue reading
Metal Pole Crashes Through Windshield Narrowly Missing Young Mom and Baby
A close call for a 20 year old Brantford woman and her baby. Continue reading
Plane Bound for Chicago Returns to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
A passenger jet flying from Syracuse to Chicago Friday was forced to return to Syracuse Hancock International Airport due to a cracked windshield. Continue reading
Clean Plus Inc./CPI Divisions Returns as a Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Clean Plus Inc./CPI Divisions will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Ford to Move All Small Car Production to Mexico
American-made small cars are becoming an endangered species for Detroit’s Big Three automakers. Continue reading
My Self-Driving Uber Needed Human Help
A test ride in a semiautonomous taxi in Pittsburgh shows the technology is not quite ready. Continue reading
There Is No Fast Lane When It Comes to Self-Driving Cars
I returned Sunday evening from a tech-free long weekend to a virtual traffic jam of headlines about self-driving vehicles, signaling not just how far we’ve come, but how much longer this journey will be. Continue reading
How Did it Survive That? Incredible Moment Huge Elk Slams Into Driver’s Windscreen
A driver was left stunned and shaken after colliding with a huge elk – which then got up and ran away, seemingly unscathed. Continue reading
Police: Man Arrested After Punching Out Car Windows, Swinging at Police
A Baton Rouge, La., man was arrested Tuesday night after punching out car windows, then trying to hit arriving officers, Baton Rouge police said. Continue reading
NAGS Releases New Calculator with Modest Decline
Mitchell’s National Auto Glass Specifications Inc. (NAGS) has released its Fall International Benchmark Calculator which shows very modest changes in pricing. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: A Look at Full-Strip Procedures
“Last week we looked at tool options for trimming back the urethane bead to the level suggested by the adhesive manufactures (1/16th on an inch) when replacing a windshield. This week we’ll address the procedures that must be employed to make sure the glass is solidly bonded and the installation is leak-free.”—Bob Beranek Continue reading
Auto Windscreens Names New Managing Director
United Kingdom-based Auto Windscreens has named Rupert Armitage as its new manager director. Armitage has been acting managing director since January 2016 and will now lead the business moving forward. Continue reading
Windshield Doctor Sees New Prescription for Business Model
Major damage at the building it operates has made the future very clear for the Windshield Doctor. Continue reading
glass.com® Joins Auto Glass Week™ as a Sponsor
glass.com® will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Google Seeks Changes in Michigan Robot Car Legislation
Google has proposed changes to two bills intended to advance autonomous driving in Michigan, citing concerns that companies that don’t build cars—such as the Silicon Valley tech giant—would be excluded from their protections. Continue reading
Uber Gives Riders a Preview of the Driverless Future
Uber riders in Pittsburgh can get a glimpse of the future by summoning a car capable of handling most of the tasks of driving on its own. Continue reading
The Dune Buggy that Can Fly Sky Runner!
Sky Runner is a dune buggy and a power parachute in one. After almost three years in development, it is on track to hit the market later this year. Continue reading
Suspected BB Gun Shatters Car’s Windshield on I-15
A driver narrowly escaped injury after a projectile struck her windshield and front passenger window, shattering both while the woman was driving on Interstate 15 Wednesday afternoon. Authorities suspect the incident may have been caused by a BB that was shot from an area off the roadway. Continue reading
Ford Door-Latch Recall Now Encompasses 2.4 Million Vehicles
Ford has expanded a recall over a door-latch issue to cover an additional 1.5 million vehicles at the request of the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA). The total number of vehicles affected is now 2.4 million. Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Opens New Location in Maine
Safelite AutoGlass is opening a new location in Portland, Maine, by October 2016 to serve Maine and New Hampshire. Continue reading
The Top Ten Ways Auto Glass Week™ Will Bolster Your Business
Still trying to decide whether or not to join us at this year’s Auto Glass Week™? Here are the top ten reasons why you should not miss this event: Continue reading
A Night Out at Auto Glass Week™
Register by Friday, September 16, for the Auto Glass Week™ Pub Crawl, which is Sponsored by Scorpion Window Film. After Friday, only a limited number of tickets will be available onsite at registration during Auto Glass Week, so hurry and sign up now to ensure your spot in this optional event! Continue reading
Autoglass® Partners with Sorry as a Service
Belron, parent company of Autoglass®, will invest £50,000 in personalized customer relationship startup—Sorry as a Service—the first startup investment from its global start-up accelerator. Innovation partner L Marks will match the investment. Continue reading
National Windscreens Opens Calibration Center
National Windscreens has opened an Advanced Driver Assistance System calibration center in Inverness, U.K. Continue reading
Camel Shatters Windshield of Teen’s Car in a Scary Nighttime Accident
A teen driver was injured when he drove into a camel on a dark Alabama road. Allen ‘A.J.’ James’s girlfriend tells us he was on his way to her. Continue reading
Vandals Use Marbles to Bust Out Windows
Law enforcement is looking for suspects in a string of vandalism in Pensacola, Fla. Someone is apparently launching marbles at homes, cars and businesses.
J.R. Tierney of Lloyd’s Glass: Auto Glass Windshield Repair, said the shop has been busy. Continue reading
Former Safelite Group CEO Files Complaint Against the Company
Dan Wilson, former president and CEO of Belron U.S. and Safelite Group, has filed a complaint against the company alleging that its nonqualified deferred compensation plan was mismanaged, causing him to lose millions of dollars in owed income taxes, penalty and interest. Continue reading
Seminars for the Industry: New Trends in Auto Glass
Join us at Auto Glass Week™ 2016, October 5-7, and learn from the best in the business. The three-day automotive glass industry event will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
Registration Deadline Approaching for Auto Glass Week™ Golf Tournament at TPC San Antonio
The last day to register for the annual Auto Glass Week™ Golf Tournament is this Friday, September 16. The event will be held Tuesday, October 4 at TPC San Antonio, home of the PGA Tour’s Valero Texas Open. Continue reading
Ford Workers to Get 1st Crack at Robot Cars
Ford Motor Co.’s announcement Monday that it will begin shuttling employees around its Dearborn campus in self-driving cars in 2018 is the latest step on its path to a fully autonomous future. Continue reading
Roadway Debris Smashes into Man’s Windshield
Jefferson County EMA director Jim Coker was driving his sister on I-65 near Montgomery when a trailer hitch in the middle of the roadway caused serious problems. Continue reading
38 Windshields Smashed in Weekend Vandalism Spree
A days-long crime spree has taken Vermillion by storm, and the collateral damage is staggering—at least 38 car windshields have been smashed, along the windows of two buildings. Continue reading
NWRA Solicits Industry Feedback on New Break Identification Standard
The National Windshield Repair Association™ (NWRA) is soliciting comments on its new draft Standard ANSI/NWRA/BIS 001-2016. The proposed Break Identification Standard (BIS) creates a system for identifying where damage has been repaired on vehicles and covers all types of glass in the car, excluding of sunroofs. Continue reading
Last Chance! Auto Glass Week™ Pre-Registration Deals End Friday!
Be sure to pre-register for Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this week to take advantage of discounts that end Friday, September 16. Attendees who pre-register by Friday could save up to $50 per person for a full registration. Continue reading
Shore.com Is a New Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™ 2016
Shore.com will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Self-Driving Cars to Cut U.S. Insurance Premiums 40 Percent, Aon Says
Premiums for U.S. auto insurers may drop more than 40 percent once the use of automated vehicles has been fully adopted by 2050 and driving becomes safer, according to insurance broker Aon Plc. Continue reading
Ford CEO: We’re Prepared for Auto Industry Plateau
Mark Fields, Ford Motor Co.’s chief executive officer, comments on the state of the U.S. auto industry during an interview with Bloomberg’s Matt Miller on “Bloomberg Markets.” Continue reading
Tesla Autopilot 8.0 Uses Radar to Prevent Accidents Like the Fatal Model S Crash
Today, Tesla revealed Version 8 of its Autopilot software, going live in one to two weeks. Version 8.0 includes updates to the signal processing tech used to interpret images received from the onboard radar. The update focuses primarily on the radar component of the Autopilot sensor system, turning it from a supplementary part of the overall tech, designed to complement the cameras, into a primary control sensor that, according to Elon Musk himself, should prevent accidents like the one that resulted in Josh Brown’s death. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Leadership Lessons—It Just Takes One Leader
“Last Friday my wife, Mary Kay, and I had a chance to join a Mission Waco appreciation breakfast for 600 people at Waco’s convention center. The Dwyer Group sponsored a table and it was great to go back and see some of the people we joined in Haiti late last year. Even our Doctor was at the breakfast. He has gone to the same village we visited, Ferrier, to volunteer his services a few times.” —Mark Liston Continue reading
Thunderstorms Cause Fire, Send Tree Through Windshield in Southern Maine
A fast-moving line of storms wreaked havoc across several communities in southern Maine Sunday. Continue reading
Banner Glass Files for Bankruptcy
Banner Glass has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Federal District Court of Maryland. Its assets will go up for auction via Tiger Capital Group’s Commercial & Industrial division. Continue reading
Discount Room Rates for Auto Glass Week™ End Saturday
Auto Glass Week™ is reaching record numbers and has sold out at our host hotel. Room nights are still available at the Marriott Riverwalk. The Marriott Rivercenter is full. The hotels are next to each other. Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Location in Sebastian, Fla.
The Boyd Group, parent company to Gerber Collision & Glass and Glass America, has opened a collision repair center in Sebastian, Fla. The center previously operated as Riverside Auto Body and is located on Florida’s Route 1 East Coast highway. Continue reading
Drivers Fear Hacker Attacks on Autonomous Cars, Want Special Insurance Policies
With self-driving cars on an unavoidable collision course with our auto industry, it’s time we had a look at all the aspects involved, and as this period of Internet access and connected devices has proven, wherever there are silicon chips, there will be hackers. Continue reading
Police Vehicles Vandalized by Suspects Shooting BB or Pellet Guns Near TWU Campus
A North Texas college campus is on high alert after a scary situation Wednesday morning in which someone started shooting BB rounds at a police cruiser. Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: Tools for Stripping Existing Urethane
“One of the most difficult skills a new technician needs to master is how to trim back the existing urethane to the proper point. The typical advice, used in the industry for decades, is to trim the existing bead to 1-2 mm or a 1/16 of an inch. Though we have all heard this phrase used frequently, most people don’t trim back the existing bead and then measure the thickness of the urethane left behind to make sure that it was exactly a 1/16th of an inch. If the bead is a 1/32 or 3/16 of an inch, is that wrong? No it is not.” —Bob Beranek Continue reading
Reach Auto Glass Week™ 2016 Via Your Smartphone
Need the latest information about Auto Glass Week™ 2016 while you’re on the go? Thanks to LYNX Services’ Sponsorship, Auto Glass Week’s mobile app on Guidebook is now live. Continue reading