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An Auto Insurance Affordability Survey from PolicyGenius, an insurance comparison and consumer advice platform, reports that 43% of insured drivers in the U.S. are paying more for their auto insurance now than they did last year. Click here to read … Continue reading →

A piece of debris smashed through a driver’s windshield on I-95 in Waltham Wednesday. The debris left a huge hole in the pickup truck’s window. State Police said it hit the windshield and made it all the way through the … Continue reading →

A rock smashed into a Salt Lake City man’s windshield while he was driving on the highway. Sam Fairbourn was heading home from work on I-215 near Parleys Way around noon on May 22. Click here to read more. 

The famous TV car was in Fargo in the fall of 1968 for a publicity tour that might have ended in an arrest and court appearance. Click here to read more.

In the early 1990s, the procurement of spare parts was a great challenge for automotive glass fitters and manufacturers. Due to the poor availability of add-on components, windscreens could not be repaired or replaced promptly or with high quality. To … Continue reading →

A New Hampshire man is lucky to be alive after debris flew into his windshield along 93 North last Wednesday. Click here to read more. 

Windows are shattered and airbags were ripped out. Police are looking for the thieves. Click here to watch the video.

In April’s episode of I-CAR Repairers Realm, the I-CAR team was joined by glass experts from several vehicle makers. They shared their positions on glass replacement requirements and how glass replacement relates to the performance of vehicle systems, issues they … Continue reading →

Mitchell has released its latest publication of Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights, which shows the repairable claims frequency increased for electric vehicles in both the U.S. and Canada in the first quarter of 2023. As more of these vehicles take to … Continue reading →

Gary Lubner, the outgoing boss of Autoglass owner Belron, has already put his money where his mouth is as a Labour donor. Click here to read more.

A woman died in a freak accident after she was impaled by a pipe that went through a windshield. The accident happened on Interstate 75 in Whitfield County around 1:57 p.m. Tuesday. Georgia State Patrol said a Toyota Highlander was … Continue reading →

Police offered free Vehicle Identification Number etching on all windows to help discourage thieves from stealing the vehicle and selling its parts to unsuspecting customers or chop shops. Click here to read more.

Future production Porsches will use an advanced sensor suite from Mobileye, the two companies announced on Tuesday. Called “SuperVision,” it uses a mix of cameras and radar sensors and will enable a range of advanced driver-assistance systems (better known as … Continue reading →

Safelite AutoGlass is eyeing the previous Mattress Firm location at 2415 Capital Mall Drive SW as the possible new site for an auto glass repair shop. At the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 10, Melissa Mayer, … Continue reading →

A woman was killed when a metal pipe broke through her vehicle’s window and struck her while she was traveling on I-75 in Whitfield County Tuesday, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said. Click here to read more. 

It’s clear where Candace Brazzle’s windshield was hit. What’s not clear is who is paying to fix it. Click here to read more. 

The advent of autonomous driving has picked up pace over the past few years, alongside other automobile trends such as the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). The concept has primarily gained momentum due to the growing emphasis of automotive companies … Continue reading →

A local Hyundai dealership says it’s getting swamped with customers who have been targeted by thieves. “We could be seeing anywhere between two to five customers a day with broken windows out, busted ignitions,” said Shey Oda with South Charlotte … Continue reading →

Police are investigating after a group of people reportedly smashed multiple car windows in south Minneapolis overnight. WCCO photographer Nick Boeke checked out the area of the 3200 block of Garfield Avenue and found at least 20 vehicles with smashed … Continue reading →

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating Boeing 737 MAX 8, operated by Southwest Airlines, that suffered from a cracked windshield while in flight on Sunday. The aircraft, flying from Honolulu to San Diego, returned to Honolulu safely following the … Continue reading →

The wheelie would make it very hard to see where you’re going, but Bob Riggle has thought of that with the floor windscreen. Click here to watch the video.

More than half of new cars today come with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that can automate certain driving functions. “When ADAS technology is done right, it can make driving safer and easier,” says Kelly Funkhouser, Consumer Reports’ manager of … Continue reading →

13 On Your Side’s Vanessa Gongora spoke with the Yuma Police Department about the actions you can take to save a life. It’s never safe to leave your child or pet in a vehicle, especially in a hot car, because … Continue reading →

The reason why the objects were thrown is unknown, but the man stood in front of the bus so it could not move as he smashed the glass. Click here to read more.

Driven Brands CFO Tiffany Mason exited the automotive services company last week, with the firm appointing Cardtronics alum Gary W. Ferrera to its top financial seat effective May 10, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Click … Continue reading →

Local mobile auto glass repair technician Spencer Swapp has opened Optic-Kleer Plano, a new auto glass repair business in Texas. According to a news release, Spencer and his wife started the business to pursue their passion for helping people, working … Continue reading →

A Wake County restaurant owner is speaking out to warn commuters after she says someone threw a rock that shattered her windshield on the way home. Click here to read more.

From broken windows to stolen property, and now at least one stolen car, residents at a south Charlotte apartment complex have reached their limit with car break-ins. The recent string of crime has left residents at The Fairways at Piper … Continue reading →

“I thought there should be a simple way for vehicle windows to self-adjust to the most appropriate tint level for eye protection and a full glare-free view of the roadway,” said an inventor from Woodbury, Tenn. “So I invented the … Continue reading →

It’s important to note that even a small chip in a windshield can be dangerous, as it can compromise the structural integrity of the glass and make it more susceptible to cracking or shattering. Click here to read more. 

There was a time when a regular sunroof was considered a luxury. But today in the U.S., this feature is becoming commonplace, and manufacturers install entire glass panels on many modern cars. But what is a panoramic roof? Is this … Continue reading →

Someone following the police cruiser caught it all on camera. Click here to watch the video.

Break-ins of cars and trucks on New York City streets are on the rise, a Daily News analysis of NYPD data shows. Police counted 39,138 thefts of items from automobiles and trucks in 2022, an increase of 37.8% from the … Continue reading →

Driving with a cracked windshield doesn’t seem dangerous, and many drivers believe that it’s not a big deal. However, even the smallest cracks and chips will worsen with time, posing serious legal consequences and safety risks. Here, we’ll explain why … Continue reading →

U.S. auto safety regulators announced Friday they are investigating older Dodge Journeys after a Wisconsin woman died when her SUV caught fire and she couldn’t get out. Click here to read more. 

The northbound train was stopped at Clapham Common station at about 17:50 BST when people were seen breaking the train’s windows and climbing out. Click here to read more. 

With spring and summer road trips approaching, drivers should check out AutoInsurance.org’s recent report on insurance for windshield replacements. Click here to read more.

A one-year-old child fell out the window of a moving vehicle late Monday afternoon, according to the Rochester Police Department. Click here to read more. 

At the front, there are two large headlights (proportionate to the size of the car) positioned very low in height and a decorative band that crosses the entire width of an almost vertical bonnet at the top and joins the … Continue reading →

Salina police are looking for a stick-wielding man on a bicycle who damaged a woman’s car. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 60-year-old Salina woman was driving a sedan in the 100 block of N. College on … Continue reading →

Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a heated windshield washer bottle that may be used in future Ford vehicles, Ford Authority has learned. The system depicted in this patent would consist of a window washer bottle that utilizes … Continue reading →

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a crash that sent a man to the hospital after a log went through his windshield. Click here to read more.

Police said the break-ins happened overnight Sunday at the Abbey at Eagles Landing Apartments and North Park at Eagles Landing Apartments. A total of 132 vehicles were involved according to Stockbridge Police Department with the burglars shattering windows to see … Continue reading →

AAA Texas says hail makes up about 9% of their claims every year. “Especially larger hail can cause significant damage to a vehicle. It can crack your windshield and usually hail doesn’t give much warning,” said spokesperson Daniel Armbruster, who … Continue reading →

When it comes to repairs, Joe McConnell said his staff has been extra busy. McConnell said he has owned McConnell Auto Glass in Raleigh for eight years. In the last three weeks, he has noticed a large uptick in people … Continue reading →

It was a busy day at Affiliated Auto Glass in Waco as cars damaged by Wednesday’s storms lined the crowded parking lot. “At 6:30 this morning, we had all six lines lit up,” Henry Witt, the owner of Affiliated Auto … Continue reading →

Vandals have gone on a rampage in the underground parking garage of a Kelowna condominium complex. Mike, who lives at the Yaletown development on Glenmore Road near John Hindle Drive, told Castanet that he and his girlfriend were woken up … Continue reading →

Argosy Private Equity, a lower middle market private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Burco Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of mirror glass for various automotive and consumer markets in the U.S. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Burco was … Continue reading →

Three 18-year-old suspects have been arrested in connection with rock-throwing attacks that killed a 20-year-old woman and injured others, the sheriff’s department announced Wednesday. Click here to read more. 

The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing video evidence and said it appears a rock was thrown through the windshield and hit the driver in the head. Click here to read more. 

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 54,000 Freightliner trucks due to an issue with the windshield wipers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain 2021-22 Freightliner 108SD, 2021-22 114SD and 2020-22 M2 trucks are affected by … Continue reading →

Two men were caught with more than £100,000 worth of cannabis after police stopped them on the M6 with a cracked windscreen and subjected the driver and passenger to a drug test. Click here to read more. 

The Shanghai auto show kicked off this week in China. The expo is packed full of outlandish concept cars and cars you can actually buy. Click here to read more. 

The Indian automotive Industry witnessed multiple unveils and launches in the past three months. As we enter the new financial year, there are multiple cars and SUVs lined up. In this article, let’s take a look at three new cars … Continue reading →

That unassuming Kia may actually be ready for combat. Shaken by crime spikes and a creeping sense of lawlessness, more Americans are having their vehicles bulletproofed than ever, insiders told The Post. Click here to read more.

The incidents took place in Suffolk County on Sunday, April 16 in Nesconset and the village of the Branch in the town of Smithtown. According to Suffolk County Police, a Regency Transportation bus was parked on Southern Boulevard in Nesconset … Continue reading →

The driver of a semi-truck was miraculously uninjured after two utility poles flew through the cab of his truck in Florida Friday morning. The crash, which occurred on Interstate 275 in Tampa, took place at approximately 10:30 a.m. Click here … Continue reading →

We take windshield wipers for granted as a truly excellent invention. It is a standard piece of equipment on almost all cars, except for open-wheel race cars. It is so ingenious and universal that someone must be the heir to … Continue reading →

The rear hatch of the Polestar 4 is completely solid, devoid of a window. In addition to eliminating something that didn’t provide much actual utility, this also eliminates the need to install a rear wiper which improves aerodynamics, reduces weight … Continue reading →

Once in the water, sous chef Tom Walsh proved himself to be immensely strong, because he was able to break open the glass of the car with his elbow, an effort that saw him spend a short while in the … Continue reading →

Authorities are searching for unknown suspects who were involved with a murder overnight in Jefferson County, Colorado. Click here to read more. 

People jumping on cars in the middle of the street, swarms of young people running and drivers performing burnouts were among the scenes that played out during large, “disruptive” gatherings of mainly teenagers in downtown Chicago this past weekend. Click … Continue reading →

Payless Auto Glass and Calibrations has announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Auto Glass Specialists of Easthampton, Mass. The transaction closed April 15, 2023. “We are excited to have AGS join the Payless Auto Glass team,” Payless wrote … Continue reading →

Hyundai owners finding it difficult to get insurance policies after an increase in viral-video-influenced thefts now have a new option. The carmaker has partnered with independently operated AAA insurers in most states so affected Hyundai customers can be issued new … Continue reading →

Clayton Vaugh, 21, was sitting on the passenger seat of a KIA SUV traveling on the westbound side of the freeway in Houston when suddenly a tire flew through the windshield. Click here to read more. 

Madison Wellington, one of the neighbors whose truck was hit, said that his vehicle had been egged before things escalated. “Last Tuesday, I noticed that my truck had gotten egged overnight, which was super frustrating,” he said. “Sunday morning, I … Continue reading →

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating several car break-ins in Lakeview Tuesday morning. According to NOPD, the car break-ins happened on Louisville Street and in the 6000 block of Vicksburg Street. Residents in Lakeview woke up to find shattered … Continue reading →

A bolt of lightning hit the roof of a truck belonging to the Greene County Highway Department. Click here to watch the video. 

The trident-branded marque’s convertible supercar has been called back over a problem stemming from the automaker’s very own assembly plant workers. More specifically, a handful of MC20 Cielo vehicles were produced with insufficient windshield frame bonding, which may allow the … Continue reading →

The Berlin Police Department put out a stern warning on Facebook Monday after a rash of car windows were smashed in recent days, especially late model pickup trucks. Click here to read more.

Drivers sitting at a Florida traffic light watched in shock as a dispute escalated to include a woman jumping up and down on an idling car’s windshield, according to video shared by the Florida Highway Patrol. Click here to watch … Continue reading →

Championed by industry groups and CFO Jimmy Patronis, a bill curbing auto glass repair lawsuits sped through its last committee stop in the House and now awaits a full chamber vote. Click here to read more. 

A Calgary mom of two young children is speaking out after the sunroof on her new Mercedes exploded, spraying tempered glass everywhere. Click here to read more.

Several car windshields are busted and badly damaged in Indianola. Residents say someone went on a window-smashing spree just west of Simpson College sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning. Click here to read more.

Belron announced on April 3, 2023, that it launched a syndication in the institutional loan market for a new term loan on a best effort basis. The new USD loan of €800m equivalent has been successfully allocated and the transaction … Continue reading →

A driver is recovering after an unknown object smashed through the front windshield of their GMC pickup truck along I-95, according to authorities. Click here to read more.

On Sunday, March 26, a Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Tokyo Haneda to Matsuyama had to divert to its origin airport after the crew began experiencing issues with the aircraft’s windshield heater shortly after takeoff. Click here to read … Continue reading →

It’s the feeling of security, dozens of Stockbridge residents say was taken from them earlier this week. “I really do not feel safe,” said Jameel Muhammad. In the early hours of Sunday and Monday, Stockbridge police say thieves broke into … Continue reading →

Moody’s Investors Service has announced that it upgraded the corporate family rating (CFR) of Belron, majority owner of Safelite AutoGlass, to Ba2 from Ba3 and the probability of default rating (PDR) to Ba2-PD from Ba3-PD. Click here to read more.

Windshield Pros Calibration Center celebrated its newest location in Watson on March 22 with an official ribbon cutting with family, friends, and members and staff of Livingston Parish Chamber on hand. Click here to read more.

Police found a truck on its side with a woman trapped inside. Firefighters had to remove the windshield to rescue her. Click here to read more. 

D’Val Westphal tackles commuter issues for the metro Albuquerque area. In a recent column, she answers a reader’s question about the responsibility of truckers who drop gravel that causes damage to other vehicles and what recourse a driver has if … Continue reading →

Autoglass has announced that it is adopting the new British Standards Institution (BSI) standards for windshield repairs. Click here to read more. 

Nearly 3,000 State Farm policyholders filed insurance claims after hail, winds and tornadoes this past weekend. Viewers sent 25News photos and videos of cracked, shattered, and destroyed vehicle windshields. Click here to read more. 

Takoma Park police are investigating a string of stolen handicap placement cards that were taken on March 31. Officers were called to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue just before 10:30 a.m. for the report of several thefts from … Continue reading →

First lady Jill Biden’s plane was diverted back to Denver, Colo., on Monday as she was on her way to Michigan because of a cracked windshield, a spokeswoman for the Air Force’s 89th Airlift Wing said. Click here to read … Continue reading →

A machine fire at SIKA Chemical in Lyndhurst on Saturday morning was quickly contained, with no hazardous chemical release, injuries or structural damage, said assistant fire chief Paul Haggerty. Click here to read more. 

Belron has announced that it is launching, “on a best effort basis,” a syndication in the institutional loan market for a new €800m equivalent USD six-year term loan. The loan issuance is expected to have an April 2029 maturity. Click … Continue reading →

The Tesla Semi is a mammoth vehicle with a huge panoramic windshield for incredible visibility. The tall, tinted glass wraps all the way around the cabin with few obvious seams. However, there’s only a single windshield wiper, so people may … Continue reading →

Several cars were broken into at a Catholic church in Mount Juliet on Sunday around 6:15 p.m. According to police, 12 cars had been burglarized at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. The suspects smashed the windows and quickly rummaged through the … Continue reading →

Several months ago a family was reportedly traveling on a road in Whitmore in a van when this eagle slammed into the windshield at such a high speed that it penetrated through the windshield and landed in the backseat, according … Continue reading →

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican Legislature last week harpooned the great white whale that conservatives have been hunting for decades: tort reform. The state is about to get richer and redder. Florida has long been awash in abusive … Continue reading →

Honda is recalling over 330,000 vehicles, including some 2020-2021 Pilot SUVs and Ridgeline pickup trucks, as well as some 2020-2022 Passport SUVs and Odyssey minivans, because their side mirror glass may detach from the mirror assembly. Click here to read … Continue reading →

A bipartisan bill targeting auto glass repair lawsuits rolled closer to a House floor vote after clearing its penultimate committee stop on a party-line vote. Click here to read more. 

Auto Glass Now has announced the opening of Auto Glass Now Colonial Heights at 1115 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Va. The 2,500-square-foot facility is supported by a team of technicians and customer service representatives with a collective 50 years of experience … Continue reading →

Bob Rosenfield likes to create things. But he’s not your average inventor. The self-described climate technology entrepreneur and innovator likes to create things with an eye toward protecting the Earth. Rosenfield, who graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and … Continue reading →

Several people in Roseville have reported cracked windshields after driving near Highway 65 and Interstate 80. For a woman living in Roseville, this stretch of road is all too familiar. Susan Williams-Woody was surprised when days after her husband’s windshield … Continue reading →

For decades, car makers have positioned all of their instrumentation below the steering wheel, resulting in drivers needing to subtly take their eyes off the road to see their speed and associated gas levels. However, with its new ‘Panoramic Vision’ … Continue reading →

Local police say they are investigating the destruction of department property Monday in what is believed to have been a “deliberate” act of vandalism. Click here to read more. 

A person has been dragged out through the smashed front window of his semitrailer on Auckland’s northwestern motorway after the vehicle rolled onto the median barrier, leaving soil strewn across the road. Click here to read more. 

ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems is an increasingly common terminology used with new vehicles such as the Mahindra XUV700, MG Astor, Tata Safari, and the upcoming Hyundai Verna. While most know ADAS as a safety feature, only a few … Continue reading →

Hyundai has announced the recall of more than 167,000 Palisade SUVs because of a problem with the driver-side windshield wiper. Snow and/or ice buildup on the windshield could obstruct the wiper arm and prevent the wiper from working. The resulting buildup … Continue reading →

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler says insurers owe customers a clear explanation for any hike in their auto and home insurance premiums. On Tuesday, he set out to require it. Click here to read more. 

In Nevada, vehicles can heat up quicker than in other parts of the country, which raises concerns if a child or pet is left inside. Now a new bill is being discussed in the legislature that could give the power … Continue reading →

The sill, A-pillar, windscreen and surround are entirely new, with all of these changes aimed at improving torsional rigidity. Click here to read more.

Multiple residents of Southeast Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood woke up to smashed windows on their cars Sunday morning. Portland police said the smash and grabs happened between Saturday evening and Sunday morning along Southeast 32nd Avenue between Ankeny and Pine streets. … Continue reading →

Cars with a panoramic sunroof are becoming more common by the day. Whereas once a normal sunroof was considered a luxury, the feature has become mainstream and has now grown, quite literally, into one of the biggest trends and glass … Continue reading →

A large-scale recall has just been issued for the 2021 Ford F-150 that involves no less than 222,454 examples of America’s best-selling pickup. A recall notice issued through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that impacted F-150 models … Continue reading →

Budget sends Tony Parise a $250 bill for recalibrating a camera on the windshield of his rental car. But he says nothing happened to it. Does he still have to pay? Click here to read more.

Over half (55%) of people in poverty are finding it difficult to pay for their insurance amidst the cost-of-living crisis – leading some to give up insurance as they prioritize food and energy bills, a new report warns today. Click … Continue reading →

For some of us, a narrow front windscreen feels like a barrier that restricts the overall view and makes one feel confined. This is especially true when driving on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Click here to read more. 

“The suspect exited her vehicle and picked up a rock and began smashing the windshield of the other vehicle,” police said. Click here to read more. 

When it comes to motor vehicles and driving, Massachusetts has some of the most rigorous laws in the country, behind only Alaska and Oregon. Massachusetts’ rules of the road seem especially strict when in comparison to some states like say … Continue reading →

Other safety measures aren’t as clear even if the parts themselves – namely, windshields – are. A snarky comment that showed up on Twitter on Friday got us wondering whether those NASCAR windshields, which we so rarely think about, are … Continue reading →

The man punched the window after the bus driver honked at his car which was illegally blocking the entrance to the Broadway station. Click here to read more. 

Ford’s “Men’s Only Edition” Explorer is missing a few key components. It lacks windshield wipers, heaters, turn signals, brake lights, a rearview mirror and a GPS. Still want it? The automotive manufacturer released a cheeky commercial narrated by actor Bryan … Continue reading →

Be careful, drivers! Several cars on Interstate 64 have been hit by rocks thrown from the Hampton Avenue overpass. The latest victim speaks out after the near-death experience that shattered her safety. Click here to read more. 

Dozens of people woke up to find their car windows shattered in the Southeast Portland Foster-Powell neighborhood Friday morning. It happened on several streets surrounding SE 62nd Avenue and Foster Road. Click here to read more. 

For its upcoming sixth iteration, the Renault Espace is transitioning to an SUV body style since minivans have largely fallen out of favor. Essentially, the new model will be a stretched Austral with a choice between five or seven seats. … Continue reading →

Tesla’s head of design, Franz von Holzhausen, recently shared a picture of a Cybertruck prototype that appears to show its ginormous windshield wiper leaves a lot to be desired. Click here to read more.

Automotive recalls are surprisingly common. Indeed, millions of vehicles can have a recall in any given year, for everything from buggy software to leaky hoses. In one of the busiest years, 2014, around 62 million vehicles were recalled. Click here to read … Continue reading →

The deer went through the truck’s windshield, before striking the driver in the head, then crashed through the rear window. Click here to read more. 

The problem: affected vehicles may have a windshield moulding retainer bracket that is too wide, making it out of Cadillac’s specifications. Click here to read more. 

A Central Florida lawmaker has filed a “tort reform” measure that would prohibit motorists from assigning their insurance benefits to auto glass repair companies. Click here to read more. 

Window repair shop owner Morena Mendez can barely keep up with demand for new car windows—thanks to window-smashing thieves. Click here to read more. 

The State Patrol confirms the driver of a vehicle being pursued by a trooper lost control, smashing through a guardrail and onto the shoulder of I-94 below. Click here to watch the video. 

First posted over on the ThereWasAnAttempt subreddit, the 13-second video clip shows two horses approach what looks to be a Toyota Camry. One strides by the side of the car while the second horse seems to get confused about how … Continue reading →

Through its joint project, MaterialLoop, Audi is proving you can turn old cars into new ones. The project aims to “close the loop” on materials, such as steel, aluminum, plastic, and glass, recycling them to build new cars and significantly … Continue reading →

State lawmakers are seriously considering bills this year to require Hawaii motorists to buy more car insurance, a step the insurance industry warns will be “regressive” because it would impose additional costs on low-income residents. Click here to read more. 

A western Kentucky driver was impaled by a tree branch while driving. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, a truck was going southbound on Highway 97 south of Highway 94, when the wind blew a large tree branch from … Continue reading →

Wiley Post Airport customers and employees are calling their insurance agents after a suspect, or suspects, smashed several car windows. “I don’t think they know what they’re doing to people and how they affect people when they do things like … Continue reading →

One auto glass shop said by noon Monday, it had received more than 100 calls from people hoping to get their windshield fixed after ice crashed onto it. Click here to read more. 

Since last week’s ice storm, dozens of windshields have been busted by loose ice falling from vehicles on the highway and smashing into cars behind them. Travel officials say that’s why it’s so important to remove all ice and snow … Continue reading →

Recalls are usually about thousands of vehicles, but sometimes issues in the production line can affect much fewer units. This is the case with the latest recall by Mercedes-Benz in the U.S., which is about a single example of the … Continue reading →

During a single night this week, 18 cars outside a Prince George’s County senior living community were vandalized or broken into. P.G. County police confirm they are looking for the suspects responsible for bashing windows and stealing items out of … Continue reading →

Almost 45 years ago, Freddy Duron, along with his wife, Dolores, started Freddy’s Glass. Three of Duron’s sons — Freddy Jr., Russell and Rodney Duron — operate the fixture Waco business today, owing their success to their father’s legacy. Click … Continue reading →

The breathtaking video shows the CEO of an armored vehicle company calmly sitting in the front seat of a Mercedes Benz car as AK-47 assault rifle shots are fired in quick succession at the windscreen from close range. The CEO … Continue reading →

One car theft victim had her vehicle stolen not once, not twice, but three times and now she’s taking on her insurance company. Click here to watch the video. 

Thanks in part to the overhead view of this spied Cybertruck, we get a better look at its glass roof and black tonneau cover. Click here to read more. 

Mercedes-Benz Group will recall 20,740 cars in China because of a potential risk from the sunroof glass panel, according to the State Administration of Market Regulation. Click here to read more. 

A driver survived a scary close call in Tustin when a large metal bolt smashed through her windshield and nearly struck her. Tustin police shared a photo of what appears to be a metal bolt on a long wooden pole … Continue reading →

Many auto insurers offer to reduce customers’ premiums by as much as 30 or 40% if they agree to allow companies to monitor how, when and where they drive. Click here to read more.

The deepest snowfall in Portland history since 1943 came as a surprise on Wednesday to many and forced hundreds of drivers to abandon vehicles on the roadway. Several days later, some are returning to broken windows. Click here to read … Continue reading →

How much will it cost to replace the windshield in your newer Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, or another model equipped with EyeSight safety technology? A report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says it will cost more … Continue reading →

Oakland County Sheriff’s officials are seeking tips to find a vehicle and driver involved in a crash Tuesday morning in Orion Township that left another motorist hospitalized when a road sign dislodged in the crash went through his windshield. Click … Continue reading →

The car has a special value because it was owned by the Jamaican singer Bob Marley. Click here to read more. 

Mexican autoworkers in the city of Emiliano Zapata’s burial just voted to join a new independent union, breaking from the company-friendly unions that dominate the country. Click here to read more. 

Vertical windshield racks by Groves Incorporated optimize unused space, increase capacity, simplify organization, and make handling easier. Available as freestanding or wall mounted units with variations to hold virtually any size lites. Learn more. 

In addition to the vehicle damage reported to police, several nurses contacted the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday and Monday, sharing photos of broken glass next to busted-out car windows. The nurses said several of the vehicles, including the Hospice car, … Continue reading →

The bull’s antlers almost seem to be lodged into the door and sunroof, meanwhile, the folks on scene are attaching a tow rope to the moose to pull him out. Click here to read more. 

Within the next few months, the vehicles used by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department will be equipped with bulletproof [sic] windshields. Click here to read more. 

The thieves, who arrived in two separate vehicles, could be responsible for dozens of car burglaries at several other businesses in Cordova and East Memphis over the weekend. SkyCop video from outside TJ Mulligans on Trinity Road shows a dark … Continue reading →

A man in west London has been branded ‘vile’ after he was spotted jumping on the bonnet and windscreen of a £225,000 supercar. Click here to read more.

All versions of the 2023 model grow 2.7 inches in overall length and 0.4 inches in width. One of the more radical changes to the crossover’s design sees the base of the windshield moved 4.7 inches rearward, 2.8 inches outward, … Continue reading →

Autonomous vehicles are becoming an ever-increasing reality, but without human drivers, the question of insuring these cars is complex. Click here to read more. 

The recent string of vandalisms has put a strain on local auto window repair shops. According to the owner of Eden Auto Glass and Tint, he’s having a tough time keeping up with the increased demand. Click here to read … Continue reading →

The current system in Virginia allows someone to register and drive an uninsured vehicle as long as they pay a $500 fee. Paying the fee does not provide the driver with any insurance coverage whatsoever, meaning the uninsured driver would … Continue reading →

Rep. Laurie Schlegel’s bill would carry a one to 12-year prison sentence for anyone who commits the crime within one square mile of any event, such as a festival. Click here to read more. 

Police said the woman drove away with the device — known as a barnacle — over the windshield at about 12:10 p.m. from the Chipotle restaurant on campus. Click here to read more. 

Several people in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood who had their cars parked along the same stretch of a street woke up Wednesday morning to discover their cars had been broken into overnight. Click here to read more. 

Ashley Atkins, a mobile technician from Auto Windscreens’ Grimsby Service Centre, is the first in England to complete the new Level 3 Automotive Glazing Technician apprenticeship, the company announced. “My dad used to do this job when I was younger … Continue reading →

Rates will keep rising this year as auto insurers continue to catch up with exploding costs of repair parts, labor and claims, experts say. Click here to read more. 

The Walla Walla Police Foundation and an area glass shop teamed up recently to replace a vehicle windshield for a man who had just been the victim of an alleged extortion attempt, according to the Walla Walla Police Department. Click … Continue reading →

Houston police are investigating a new crime trend in Houston involving car break-ins. So far this week, HPD has responded to four apartment complexes where thieves smashed windows to dozens of cars. Click here to read more. 

A woman was taken to the hospital Friday after a tree branch fell, smashing the windshield of a bus in Freetown. The incident happened near Exit 13 on Route 24 just before 5 p.m. Click here to read more. 

You may have noticed a lot of car windshields have these random black dots along the top edges, but you probably haven’t given much thought to them. Sure, they look cool — but those black dots and the black rims … Continue reading →

The new Hyundai SUV houses a dual-power sunroof that lets passengers bask in natural light and fresh air during the journey. The sunroof can be controlled with the help of a switch and comes with tilting and sliding safety features … Continue reading →

It’s no surprise that they have seen an increase in customers after this winter storm. James Auto Body and Glass say they have more than seven cars getting repaired or waiting to be worked on. Click here to read more. 

A four-car crash stalled traffic on the ramp from 56th St. to northbound I-5 in Tacoma, because a driver failed to scrape the ice off of their windshield. Click here to watch the video. 

Police in California wrangled a loose bovine that managed to shatter a windshield and leave an unsavory mess in a “cow-llision” with a Tesla. Click here to read more. 

Faye Roberts’ Kia vehicle was stolen from her home in Keisertown in January. Now the car is in the shop, and Roberts is driving a rental car covered by insurance. The only issue is – she will be losing that … Continue reading →

Dump trucks hauling aggregate material on a North Dakota highway would be required to tarp the material to prevent spillage. Representative Lawrence Klemin says far too often the rock, sand, stone and slate fall out of the trucks damaging roads … Continue reading →

You know the drill, San Antonio. A cold front moves in (and by cold front we mean freezing temperatures) along with some pesky precipitation, but you still have to saddle up and head to work or around town. Click here … Continue reading →

New Mexico’s tumbleweed problem is going viral on places like TikTok, but it’s not just homes and buildings dealing with this tumbleweed invasion. One driver is now a self-proclaimed “tumbleweed hater” and for a pretty good reason. Click here to … Continue reading →

“Firefighters on the scene made efforts to prevent the Cruise AV from driving over their hoses and were not able to do so until they shattered a front window of the Cruise AV,” the letter says. Click here to read … Continue reading →

The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team dealt with a little bit of a scare Saturday morning. The Lady Bombers were traveling to Sherwood for the Class 5A State Duals at Sylvan Hills High School when a giant rock … Continue reading →

John Paul, the AAA Northeast Car Doctor, advises a reader whose automatic windshield wipers have malfunctioned after a windshield replacement. Click here to read more. 

On the day of the windshield cracking incidents, strong winds had been blowing through the Colorado foothills. The weather was also freezing cold, with parts of Colorado’s Interstate 70 highway having to be shut down due to whiteouts caused by … Continue reading →

Kerrville Police Department officers are investigating what appears to be an isolated, targeted motor vehicle burglary spree that occurred in Louise Hays Park Saturday afternoon within a 45-minute period. Click here to read more.

A wood board went through the windshield of a truck driving on Interstate 90 in Avon after it fell out of a truck. Click here to read more.

The level of detail follows down to the wheel arches adopted from the 930 and a glass cabin inspired by military aircraft fighters. That front section is an aggressive nod to the Porsche 356 and the tube-shaped headlights (ditching the … Continue reading →

Two major insurance companies have refused to issue new policies on some Kias and Hyundais in the St. Louis region as theft rates of those vehicles remain high following last year’s surge. Click here to read more. 

The windshield is one of the most indispensable parts of a vehicle. It protects the driver, passengers, and the interior from dust, debris, rain, snow, wind, etc. Most importantly, the windshield makes it easier for drivers to navigate the road, … Continue reading →

Police and a bystander on Monday, January 16, freed a 20-year-old Barnstable man from his overturned truck by breaking the windshield after the truck flipped and knocked over a utility pole that draped live wires across the scene. Click here … Continue reading →

When you buy a house, you like to feel safe, but that’s not the case for one couple. They have to worry about their windows being busted and their roof getting hit by golf balls. Click here to read more. 

Augmented reality in vehicles is nothing new. In fact, it’s currently installed in millions of vehicles equipped with Head Up Display (HUD). But major car and tech companies think projection technology is about to become the next big thing as … Continue reading →

“Kentucky has a unique law that if you have full coverage insurance, or comprehensive insurance, all your auto glass replacements are free. You don’t have to pay a deductible,” Josh Patrick of Central Kentucky Auto Glass explained. Click here to … Continue reading →

Photos shared by UHP from the scene show the damage the errant wheel caused, smashing the windshield and tearing a hole through the roof. Luckily, for the woman behind the wheel, though, the tire landed on the apparently empty passenger’s … Continue reading →

Neighbors in one DeKalb County neighborhood have spent the past week replacing their car windows. Seemingly dozens of cars were broken into in Decatur, during a rash of recent break-ins. Click here to read more.

Geico has closed all of its California offices and Progressive stopped advertising in the state. “State Farm, you can no longer get quotes by calling them. You have to go to an agent’s office,” said Karl Susman from Susman Insurance. … Continue reading →

Auto Windscreens has achieved a Customer Satisfaction Business Benchmarking score of 93.1 (out of 100) in an independent survey of its customers by The Institute of Customer Service. Click here to read more. 

“The antler came through the windshield and managed to gore me in the chin. It was a very close call,” said driver Mike Sepos after a collision with a bull elk in Summit County, Utah. Click here to read more. 

While the McLaren Elva is most notable for its lack of a windshield, unfortunately, this means it can’t be street-legal. That’s why McLaren introduced an optional DOT-legal windshield, enabling owners to be able to take their pride and joy out … Continue reading →

At Knapp’s Madison Auto and Towing in Lakewood, owner Jerry Knapp, Jr., is trying to keep up with the demand to repair recently recovered stolen cars, which has proven to be a challenge. “We’re seeing they knock out the passenger … Continue reading →

The scene depicted here could have been from a horror movie, except that it took place in reality, and therefore presented a very real risk to life and wellbeing. According to a video posted by Cass Cheng Sook Leng to … Continue reading →

Last month, 73-year-old Mary Frahm died when her vehicle caught fire. She reported just before the fire that her vehicle doors wouldn’t unlock and the windows wouldn’t roll down. A study by AAA in 2019 showed that vehicle escape tools … Continue reading →

Police said that after the accident, Gulab Singh went to a car mechanic and asked them to change the windshield of his car. Click here to read more.

A Kansas City, Missouri, woman is out of the hospital and speaking out for the first time after she was hit in the head with a rock that crashed through her windshield. Click here to read more.

A New Orleans man tired of having his vehicle broken into over and over again came up with a low-budget solution. Martin Schott is hoping the new handmade sign on his truck will stop thieves from breaking its windows again. … Continue reading →

Bozeman, Mont., is now home to the newest NOVUS Glass location, providing mobile auto glass services to the city’s greater communities. Services include windshield repair, auto glass replacement, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) services and more. Robert Rinta, owner and … Continue reading →

Madison County Councilman Mikeal Vaughn has suggested that the county install bulletproof windshields in all the county’s patrol cars. Click here to read more.

“The glass completely shattered and caved in,” said Jiyu Park. “The lines fell on both sides of the car so it was sparking when it first initially fell but we just had to stay inside because of the electrocution.” Click … Continue reading →

A driver’s windshield was shattered when his vehicle hit a dead bobcat strung up from an Interstate 88 overpass on Monday night. “You think you had a bad day?” Andrew Noble wrote on Facebook. “Bet you didn’t have a hit … Continue reading →

Consumer Reports today is providing detailed guidelines to car manufacturers to help them design the controls and displays of advanced driver assist systems to promote consumer use, understanding, and satisfaction. Click here to read more. 

Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced the Pennsylvania Insurance Department has increased the automobile accident surcharge threshold cap to $2,100. Click here to read more.

Premier Glass in Elmwood is about a 10-minute drive from where 62 cars were broken into early Wednesday morning in River Ridge. The owner, Dylan Muscutt, said they get calls about broken car windows every day. Click here to read … Continue reading →

Oli vaguely resembles a car built of LEGO bricks. It sports a completely vertical windshield—no slant here—designed to reduce the amount of glass needed and save weight. The windscreen also cuts the impact of solar heat inside the vehicle, reducing … Continue reading →

Just over a quarter (27%) of Canadian consumers are very or somewhat interested in purchasing car insurance directly from their manufacturers, a recent Deloitte survey found. Click here to read more.

An updated Federal regulation from the NHTSA no longer allows for auto-close windows via the car or an app, among other features. Tesla owners took to social media to share their frustration of their vehicles missing the set-it-and-forget-it auto-close window … Continue reading →

As the number of shootings of on-duty Texas law enforcement officers increases, a local College Station nonprofit is working to install bullet-resistant glass in patrol vehicles throughout the Brazos Valley. Click here to read more.

A decision to support Hope’s Home via a donation to a local mountain climber’s fundraiser has a very personal connection for Shelly Gordon of 6th Avenue Car Wash & Auto Glass. Gordon’s niece lived at Hope’s Home for part of … Continue reading →

In the modern world, technology is advancing at a rapid pace, especially in the way we communicate and navigate the roads. With these advancements come benefits that can improve road safety for everyone. From navigation devices to video cameras and … Continue reading →

As Tesla readies its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system for launch, the state of California has passed a new law that forbids manufacturers from leaving customers with any impression that their vehicle can drive itself without significant driver attention. Click here to … Continue reading →

This AI-powered concept car with attitude showcases a vivid, color-changing E Ink wrap and an AR display that fills the entire windshield. Click here to read more.

Richard Lien worked for his uncle for five years until he was ready to purchase Arrowhead Auto Glass in Duluth a couple of years ago. He since has expanded his business, first adding mobile services and recently opening a store … Continue reading →

An Avelo flight that took off from Tweed New Haven Airport on Saturday was diverted after a crack was found in the windshield of the cockpit. Click here to read more. 

The vehicle features floating seats and a transparent glass footrest. Click here to read more.

Residents of a Maryland apartment complex found their car windows smashed and their air bags missing – a too familiar sight for some. It appears thieves mostly targeted Hondas parked at the complex in the 3600 block of Powder Mill … Continue reading →

Christine O’Brien, president of the Insurance Council of New Jersey, opines that the state legislature are “inexplicably pushing for legislation that will cause auto insurance coverage costs to rise yet again.” Senate Bill 357, she says, is likely to increase … Continue reading →

Patsco Windshield Repair, a Houston, Texas-based provider of windshield repair kits and services, has announced that its DIY repair patches are now available on Amazon.com. The company describes its flagship product, the Patsco Windshield Repair Patch, as “a unique and … Continue reading →

When the word hand-built is thrown around in the automotive realm, it commands one’s attention and inspires the imagination. In the case of Cadillac’s new ultra-luxury sedan Celestiq slated for 2024, it ticks all the right boxes and introduces a … Continue reading →

The footage taken by a family in a car showed the armed man dressed in black and wearing sunnies running onto the road with a metal pole and smashing a silver car’s window. Shards of glass are seen falling on … Continue reading →

Insurers are struggling in California as vehicle accidents increase but rates haven’t risen in two years. Click here to watch the video. 

The kit should include items such as water, food, ice scrapers and warm clothing. Click here to read more.

In an effort to decrease confusion about advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and increase their use, Consumer Reports provided detailed guidelines to automakers to help them design more user-friendly controls and displays. Click here to read more. 

Police are on the hunt for a Christmas vandal after up to 50 cars were damaged in an early-morning wrecking spree. CCTV footage shows a suspect repeatedly scratching the phrase “LOL” onto windscreens in the village of Dordon, near Birmingham, … Continue reading →

We’ve all seen it before. You’re driving down the road after a snow storm and then you see that one car that only has the snow and ice cleared from the driver’s side of the windshield. Not only is it … Continue reading →

A Kansas City woman is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit after a rock flew through her front windshield and injured her head. Click here to read more. 

Guests at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront location in Glendale, Wis., woke up to smashed car windows on the morning of December 11. Police say vandals smashed windows on 28 cars, though most of the vehicles did not have any … Continue reading →

The Volkswagen Type 2 “Camper” or as the people called it, the “Splitty” due to its split-windshield design. Click here to read more.

The catch is you’ll need to pay to import it yourself if you really want one – it’s only being sold in China for now. Click here to read more.

Board member James DiCastro said the proposed auto repair shop, which would employ 10-15, would be a “good investment” for that business area. Click here to read more.

Two Florida men were lucky to escape serious injury Thursday when they were ejected through the front windshield of a tanker truck carrying more than 1,300 gallons of cooking oil, KTLA sister station WFLA reports. Click here to watch the … Continue reading →

Car ADAS Solutions, a leading provider of ADAS calibration technology and services, announced the addition of its first licensee in Ohio, Calibration Connection. Click here to read more.

The study, published in The American Journal of Medicine earlier in December, evaluated the accident reports and vaccination status of the more than 11 million drivers in Ontario, Canada, from 2021. During the period studied, 6,682 people were hospitalized following … Continue reading →

Eastman and Ceres Holographics are collaborating to introduce the world’s first holographic-enabled transparent display system for automotive windshields at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 from Jan. 5–8, 2023, in Las Vegas. Click here to read more.

The tow truck ran through two cinder block basement walls of the house near where they meet to form a corner, causing wooden beams in the house to crash through the front windshield of the tow truck. Click here to … Continue reading →

A man in Winchester used a very interesting method to clear his frozen windscreen with fire before driving off. Click here to watch the video. 

Walking in a winter wonderland can be as lovely as the classic 1934 Richard Himber song indicates, with majestic imagery of soft snowflakes falling atop knitted caps and children making imprints of angels on white-blanketed hilltops. Click here to read … Continue reading →

Because the coating is transparent, it could be used on vehicular and residential windows, eyeglasses, and glass displays. The scientists note that the coating won’t heat up vehicles or glasses, either, since the gold layer only absorbs a small portion … Continue reading →

Experts are forecasting an average increase of 7% in the cost of car insurance next year, so right now is the time to shop for the best rates. Click here to read more.

Unless your car has a heated windscreen, using an ice scraper is a familiar routine on frosty winter mornings. However, what if you find ice on the inside of the windscreen? Click here to read more.

NHTSA says Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain wiper recall and customer program should fix things. Click here to read more.

Manufacturer Fuyao Glass America plans to build a 600,000-square-foot facility immediately north of its current operations at 800 Fuyao Ave. along Springboro Pike, according to Moraine city officials. Click here to read more.

The frost is officially here, and while the sparkling weather phenomenon is beautiful to look at, it is also inconvenient and dangerous for drivers. The first issue many of us came across this morning was a frozen solid car, with … Continue reading →

The student said he “lost it” after missing his train at Braintree station, according to MBTA Transit Police. Click here to read more.

It happened Sunday, December 11, 2022, prompting San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies to respond to the High Desert Gateway shopping center located at 12795 Main Street, for a report of two vehicle break-ins, sheriff’s logs confirmed. Click here to read … Continue reading →

An auto insurance policy that includes coverage for both uninsured and underinsured motorists does not require the insurer to pay the policy limits twice, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled. Click here to read more. 

A heated windscreen is the kind of feature you didn’t know you needed until Jack Frost pays a visit. Rather than arming yourself with an ice scraper or a can of de-icer, you’re able to sit in the comfort of … Continue reading →

A glass roof in a vehicle can brighten an otherwise dark interior. It’s a welcome add-on in an age where high belt lines and thick pillars have made large expanses of side glass uncommon. Click here to read more. 

A person was recorded on video driving with their hood unlatched and blocking their front windshield view on Thursday morning. Click here to read more. 

A Montgomery County committee Wednesday voted to recommend that auto glass producer Fuyao Glass America receive the maximum $750,000 in county development funds to assist a $300 million expansion in Moraine. Click here to read more. 

During a press conference Monday, New Jersey Senate majority leader Teresa Ruiz told a joke about her parents to underscore why she thinks car insurance companies shouldn’t be allowed to determine someone’s premium rate based on their education level. Click … Continue reading →

Apple sought to build the first completely autonomous vehicle, without the need for a steering wheel or pedals. But according to the report, engineers working on the project (known internally as Titan) no longer think that vision is possible with … Continue reading →

Three people were hospitalized but are expected to be OK after a crash in Dickinson, Texas, ended with a light pole going through a vehicle’s windshield. Click here to read more. 

The American Automobile Association (AAA) isn’t thrilled with the current state of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with particular criticism of the names of these systems. AAA says names like Autopilot, ProPILOT, or Pilot Assist mislead drivers into expecting that … Continue reading →

Experts say companies are paying out more to repair even if you got into the same accident as you did two years ago. It costs 15% more to repair now, experts say. To cut down on car insurance costs, you … Continue reading →

A tow truck driver was injured after a bullet struck his windshield on the highway, according to San Antonio police. Police said the driver was on his way to help at a crash when a bullet hit his windshield. He … Continue reading →

A driver was headed along Highway 16 in Kitsap County, Washington, west of Seattle, when they were pulled over Sunday by a trooper who noticed the vehicle – including the windshield – nearly completely covered in snow. Click here to … Continue reading →

According to initial reports, the semi that caught fire was possibly hauling cardboard, and the second semi was carrying auto glass. Click here to read more.

Technology company Continental has won a CES 2023 Innovation Award in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility category for its leading-edge screen technology, Scenic View Head-up Display (HUD). Click here to read more.

B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a dispute filed against the City of Penticton for a damaged windshield, where the driver claimed the municipality failed to adequately clean a city road and was responsible for the repairs. Click here to … Continue reading →

Austin Police Department officers were called out to the 3400 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard on Nov. 28 for reports of a person with a knife on the hood of another car, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KTBC. … Continue reading →

The auto glass industry finds itself in an interesting predicament when it comes to OEM vs. aftermarket glass. When you have to install new glass, what’s the right choice? With new ADAS features using forward-facing cameras mounted to the glass, … Continue reading →

UniglassPlus Rymal recently opened a new auto glass/windshield repair service location on Rymal Road East between Upper Ottawa Street and Nebo Road. Click here to read more. 

Ian Rowlands has joined Autoglass as its new commercial director to enhance its offer to customers and help accelerate UK growth. Click here to read more.

Employees of J.B. Auto Glass told police that a man had walked into their store with a small dog in hand asking to use the bathroom. The man, later identified as Boyer, eventually walked out of the bathroom covered in … Continue reading →

When do advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) become too overwhelming, too all-encompassing for the safety of the driver, occupants or others in the vicinity of such a vehicle? The Brake Academy posted the following look at this side of modern technology … Continue reading →

Emergency crews were called to the runway at Salt Lake City International Airport after reports of a military plane coming in with some kind of technical issue. Click here to read more.

A frightening case of violent road rage involved two teens and a bicyclist in Carlsbad this week. The teens said the cyclist chased them down the street, tried to pull them out of the car and punched their windshield leaving … Continue reading →

The black BMW, which had no license plate and was uninsured, was being driven along a highway in Ontario, Canada, when it was spotted by police. Click here to read more. 

Tesla Inc. told U.S. auto safety regulators it has reports of two new crash fatalities in Model 3 cars tied to advanced driver assistance systems in the month ending October 15, data released Tuesday by the government shows. The National … Continue reading →

Who wants to pay more for car insurance? I don’t. And neither do any of the customers I serve as an independent insurance agent. But a potential auto coverage crisis is brewing in California that could hurt consumers —all because … Continue reading →

There was a gaping hole in the heavily damaged SUV’s windshield. It is believed the woman may have been ejected through the windshield, according to sources. Click here to watch the video.

A pane of auto glass can now do more than keep out wind and rain. Glass produced by Fuyao Glass Industry Group in Fuzhou, Fujian province, can be used as a display screen, similar to a computer. Click here to … Continue reading →

If your car has been in a fender-bender, it may be in worse shape than you think. The radars in the car’s bumpers might need re-aiming to ensure they’re pointed in the right direction. The front-facing camera might have to … Continue reading →

A trucker shared a short but terrifying dash cam clip captured when road debris suddenly demolished her windshield. Click here to watch the video. 

A study by AAA released last week found Rehoboth had the seventh-highest deer accidents in the state. From October through December in 2021, there were 16 crashes in the town, according to the AAA study. Click here to read more. 

Ford Motor Co. has notified federal regulators that an estimated 550,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada may have nonworking front windshield wipers because a wiper motor may cease to function. Click here to read more. 

Western Power Sports (WPS) announced that it is introducing a new line of UTV windshields that will be available to dealers and consumers. Click here to read more.

Keeping your car from being stolen or broken into in Spokane is a growing problem. Just ask Chef Michael Owens at the People’s Waffle downtown. “I’ve had a couple times actually, a couple different occasions, where my back window has … Continue reading →

Troy Schweigert had already been operating an automotive glass installation and tinting business, Troy’s Auto Glass-n-Tint Shop, for over 20 years when he got the opportunity to go into the screen-printing business. Now he’s been able to supplement his income … Continue reading →

The gullwing doors are eye-catching but also allow Drako to remove the B-pillar, easing ingress and egress from the rear seats … The Dragon also uses cameras in lieu of mirrors, displaying the view on small screens integrated into the … Continue reading →

A driver was injured after ice flew off another vehicle and smashed their windshield in northern Maine on Friday. A piece of ice flew off a vehicle that was traveling in Caribou on the connector between Van Buren Road and … Continue reading →

Drivers finding shattered glass where their car once sat is at an all-time high. According to the Memphis data hub, more than 7,500 cars have been stolen this year. Click here to read more. 

The Caliber family of brands, including Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Care and Caliber Auto Glass, is partnering with two national workforce development nonprofits, TechForce Foundation® and Learning Undefeated, for the Technician Apprentice Program (TAP). Caliber wrote in a news release … Continue reading →

Ambar Martinez with Cali Auto Glass in Victorville has been named a finalist in the 20th annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship. Click here to read more. 

Downtown Birmingham residents said their parking lot is being targeted by thieves, sending WBRC multiple pictures of proof. Residents tell WBRC that seven different cars, from the same lot, were smashed into in the last week. But, residents say the … Continue reading →

An initiative called “Fix the Cracks” is working to protect consumers from predatory auto glass claims and litigation, ensure passenger safety and draw attention to the need for legislative changes. Many Floridians are unknowingly signing their rights away to vendors … Continue reading →

Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body of Mankato, Minnesota, has donated $4,800 to the Alzheimer’s Association, according to a press release. Click here to read more.

Not all of us are lucky enough to live somewhere with a garage big enough for all the vehicles that the family needs to get to and from work, school or childcare. And not all of us are lucky enough … Continue reading →

Details of the interior haven’t been fully released, except the full-length, glass roof dubbed the “next generation glass canopy.” It appears to take the Lucid Air’s huge glass roof to the next level; skinny pillars paired with an impressive glass … Continue reading →

Repairify™, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), today announced that Allstate has added asTech as a preferred diagnostic scanning provider for collision centers participating in its Good Hands Repair Network (GHRN). Click here to read more.

Fuyao Glass America is another success story achieved through localization of the supply chain and employees, according to its Vice-President Amy Lei. Click here to read more.

She rolled onto the Toyota Corolla and broke the windshield, getting scraped up from the glass. Click here to read more.

On July 6, Grant Lykins was driving on I-94 when gravel flew off a truck and hit his car. His vehicle’s dash camera captured the debris striking his vehicle. “I started hearing the plinking of gravel hitting my windshield,” Lykins … Continue reading →

Marvin Boyd is retiring this month after 51 years in the auto glass industry in Big Spring, including owning and operating his own shop, Boyd’s Auto Glass. Click here to read more. 

DLA Land and Maritime has issued a solicitation which will result in a five year contract for supply of armored windshields for the HMMWV. This transparent armored glass has a national stock number of 2541-01-188-7381. Click here to read more. 

A Madera driver had a close call while driving to work as a large piece of plywood flew through her windshield inches away from her Saturday evening. Click here to read more. 

Now that November is underway and temperatures will start to drop, hopefully, this is something you don’t have to hear about for a long time. Everyone knows they shouldn’t do it but it seems like every year we see and … Continue reading →

With fall comes cool weather and shorter days. It also means drivers are more likely to encounter deer the roadway. The number of deer-vehicle collisions increases in October and peaks in November and December. Click here to read more. 

The mirrors are inspired by racing motorcycles, and the steeply raked windshield blends into the roof which then sweeps rearward for a fastback vibe. Click here to read more.

In an interview, the victim told police the man approached their car, grabbed their partially opened window with his bare hands and shattered the glass. They said they were surprised by how easily the “window crumbled” in the man’s hands. … Continue reading →

New Jersey lawmakers may take a second look at raising some car insurance coverage minimums after most bills in a reform package championed by Senate President Nicholas Scutari failed to advance this summer. Last week, Sen. Joe Lagana (D-Bergen) introduced … Continue reading →

A large, tinted panoramic glass roof lets in just enough light without superheating the cabin and without robbing headroom. Click here to read more. 

Breaking a window is harder than you think, especially in a panic-inducing situation. Click here to read more. 

A Gloucester County, N.J., woman died Sunday evening when a deer traveled clear through her car, smashing through the front windshield and exiting through the rear. Click here to read more. 

Cary Group has acquired Autoglas Luxemburg, a vehicle glass repair and replacement company in Luxemburg. Click here to read more.

According to police, the vehicle is described as an older model gold SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban, with no license plate. The SUV is suspected to have damage to the right front bumper, “heavy windshield damage” and will … Continue reading →

Drivers could be fined for leaving their car engine on to melt the ice and frost from their windscreen, according to experts. Click here to read more. 

A sofa had seemingly fallen from the sky and obliterated the windscreen and half the passenger side of the Toyota Yaris. Click here to read more.

Several car companies pioneered the deployment of passive thermal cameras in the early 2000s (General Motors, BMW, Honda, etc.), primarily to provide safety in nighttime driving due to animal collisions or injury to pedestrians in areas with poor lighting or … Continue reading →

Leclercq’s so-called Vertical Design Language introduces a flat and upright windscreen. This is something not seen in a new car for decades because, although low cost and simple, it produces too much aerodynamic drag. Click here to read more.

Bouchelle collided with the end of the guardrail, which pierced through the engine compartment of the car all the way through the back window, officials with the Cleveland Police Department said. Click here to read more. 

It’s not every day that you get to shatter a Ferrari’s windshield without any negative repercussions. The guys from the Normal Guy Supercar YouTube channel got this rare opportunity and recorded the damage on video. Click here to watch the … Continue reading →

Dallas Roberts said parts for Kia and Hyundai vehicles are on backorder and can take months to arrive. He’s turned to finding parts through a network of salvage yards in the Midwest. Especially for hard-to-find car windows. Click here to … Continue reading →

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems are not “self driving,” but drivers are all too happy to hand over responsibility to the software. Click here to watch the video.

“Driving in extreme weather conditions can be very dangerous, so extra care is needed at all times. Whilst the water-repellent solution appears to work to some degree in the TikTok video, we would argue that visibility is still impaired from … Continue reading →

The traffic stop was reported on Main Street in Park City, Utah, on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 9:41 p.m. A police officer pulled over the driver after observing that the person’s phone was attached to the vehicle’s windshield. The person … Continue reading →

Auto insurance premiums are rising for a number of reasons linked to inflation, but that’s not the only aspect of the industry that is wearing on customers.  Consumers say the real trouble starts when they file a claim. Click here … Continue reading →

A California man was arrested after he returned to a business he had been trespassed from and then reportedly proceeded to throw rocks at several vehicles parked in the company lot, causing thousands in damage, police say. Click here to … Continue reading →

A motorist in Thailand experienced a huge shock when a hammer suddenly crashed into his windshield. Fortunately, the man will not have to pay for the repairs. Click here to watch the video.

“I saw an orange blur, glass shattered, I closed my eyes, flashed back, they opened and I realized what it was,” says Nick Costi of Hauppauge. The impact caused Costi to briefly black out, but fortunately no one was hurt. … Continue reading →

“You may remember that back during COVID-19 in 2020, auto insurers lowered rates and returned around 14 billion dollars nationwide to their policy holders because fewer people were driving,” said Scott Holeman, spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute, which is … Continue reading →

A passenger plane was forced into an emergency landing late on Wednesday after its nose cone and windscreen were shattered mid-flight, according to multiple reports. Click here to read more.

Staci Mann says a passing gravel truck pelted her windshield while she was driving, chipping and cracking the glass. She snapped a picture of the truck and sent photos of the damage to the business, which refused to cover the … Continue reading →

Multiple vehicles had their windows busted while parked for the Jackson State versus Southern football game Saturday. Click here to read more.

Staff from Speedy Auto Glass in Williams Lake, B.C., donated $1,000 to Hough Memorial which will go toward the purchase of a colposcope for Cariboo Memorial Hospital. Click here to read more.

More Arlington residents woke up this morning to find their car windows shattered by an unknown vandal or group of vandals who had previously damaged nearly three dozen vehicles in a week-long smashing spree. Click here to read more.

An angry elephant who escaped from Khao Yai National Park smashed a pickup truck’s windscreen with its tusks in northeast Thailand. The Khao Yai National Park chief, Chaiya Huayhongthong, reported … that a well-known, badly behaved, male elephant repeatedly rammed … Continue reading →

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released a white paper this week examining how auto insurance is impacted by inflation. The paper, entitled “The New Normal? Auto Insurers Continue to Struggle with Inflation,” finds that insurance claim costs have … Continue reading →

After the Met Office released predictions of snow and ice across the country this winter, road users have been warned to follow one rule, or face fines of up to $1,000. If your car is coated in snow and ice … Continue reading →

A four-year-old girl was taken to hospital after a large stone smashed through a car’s windscreen and hit her in the face. It happened while she was traveling in a BMW on the M5 on Sunday (23 October). Click here … Continue reading →

An investigation is underway after a suspect accused of smashing a woman’s windshield was killed in an officer-involved shooting in northwest Houston Tuesday, according to the Houston Police Department. Click here to read more.

Warranty Solutions Group has announced a new partnership with Autoglass to save drivers money on windscreen repairs or replacements. Bookings must be made through the new co-branded portal on the Autoglass website, and discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Click … Continue reading →

The most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows motor vehicle insurance rates have risen 10.3% over the last year. Click here to read more.

With the car’s need to have bullet-poof certification the car has smaller windows with bulletproof glass. Bolstering the car’s survivability, the rear windows are long gone. Effectively the boot of this car becomes a rear-loading area, for all that apocalypse … Continue reading →

A driver in Michigan was killed Sunday afternoon when a kayak and roof rack fell off a passing vehicle. Click here to read more.

A bill recently introduced by assemblypersons Paul Moriarty and Joe Danielsen of New Jersey Districts 4 and 17, respectively, would prohibit manufacturers from requiring subscriptions for certain motor vehicle features. The bill would make it unlawful for manufacturers or dealers … Continue reading →

I’ve recently started to get a lot of phone calls and questions from shops when I’m doing seminars asking, “Mike, should I renew my shop’s OEM certifications?” I say the answer is absolutely yes. Here’s why. Click here to read … Continue reading →

While many of the losses from Ian, which various modelers say could result in more than $50 billion in insured losses, will hit auto and homeowners insurers hard, commercial insurers operating in Florida are also expected to pay significant amounts … Continue reading →