Tag Archives: Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

VINs in NAGS: Mitchell Shares Its Side of the Glass

A week ago, glassBYTEs.com spoke to several auto glass technicians about the prevalence of vehicle identification numbers and parts numbers not matching up in National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS), a database created and maintained by Mitchell. This week, we have … Continue reading

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Full Self-Driving Diary: A Longtime Tesla Driver’s Perspective on FSD Beta

After a month of safe and cautious driving, I finally achieved a Safety Score of 99 last week, and shortly thereafter, I was granted access to the Full Self-Driving Beta for my 2021 Model Y. The experience with the FSD … Continue reading

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CNN Tried Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving.’ Here’s What Happened

When a dozen small children crossed in front of our Tesla with “full self-driving,” I had good reason to be nervous. I’d spent my morning so far in the backseat of the Model 3 using “full self-driving,” the system that … Continue reading

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US Investigating Tesla’s Self-Driving Software After Collision

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla’s self-driving software after someone filed a complaint that a car caused a crash while employing it. Click here to read more.

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Facebook, Now Meta, is Expanding Smart Glasses Research into Cars via BMW

Facebook (now renamed Meta) is still trying to make AR-enabled, AI-assisted smart glasses happen. The company announced plans to field-test its camera and sensor-studded Project Aria research glasses in more places, with neural input wristbands, and even in cars. Click … Continue reading

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Windshields Are About to Change Significantly

Eastman announced Thursday the launch of the Saflex® Horizon LVID PVB, the next generation of head-up displays (HUD). According to the company’s announcement, Saflex will provide “a more immersive and safer driving experience” with a wedge HUD interlayer for automotive … Continue reading

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Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxi Struggles with Left Turns and Puddles. But it’s Still Winning Over Some Arizona Riders

Waymo says its self-driving vans have given tens of thousands of rides since the company launched a public robotaxi service in Chandler, Arizona a year ago. CNN Business tested Waymo’s service this month and spoke with eight Waymo customers who … Continue reading

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Jetta Refresh Gets More ADAS for 2022

Jetta Refresh Gets More ADAS for 2022

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Safety Council Looks Toward Building Crash Data

The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) is working to improve the collection of data regarding windshield failures in automobile crashes. There is, unfortunately, a history of anecdotal evidence of windshield failure as a cause or exacerbation of crashes and as … Continue reading

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Maryland Passes Auto Glass Safety Bill

The Maryland State Legislature has passed auto glass safety legislation that would incorporate the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) into state law.  The bill, HB 519, was unanimously passed by the Maryland Senate by a vote of 47-0 on … Continue reading

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