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Ford Certified Collision Network Unveils RepairLogic
Members of the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) can now access a new tool designed to provide shops with “fast and easy access” to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures, including those for auto glass. As the industry continues to … Continue reading
A Look at the Top Ten Stories From 2022
A cybersecurity breach at Mygrant Glass, numerous lawsuits and legislative initiatives, and Ford’s unveiling of its Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN) dominated the glassBYTEs news cycle in 2022. With 2023 right around the corner, here are some of the stories … Continue reading
Ford Announces First Member of Its Certified Glass Network
Don’s Mobile Glass in California says it’s the first U.S. member of the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). Jacques Navant, the company’s technical director, and chief operations officer Dave Leach say the development comes as an “investment in competence.” Ford … Continue reading
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Ford Details Repair Considerations for BlueCruise Technology
Ford’s newest “On Target” newsletter continues the series focusing on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with the most recent edition devoting attention to the company’s BlueCruise technology. The hands-free highway driver-assist technology has approximately 67,000 customers and Ford wants to … Continue reading
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Tagged BlueCruise, Ford, Ford Certified Glass Network, I-CAR, On Target
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Latest ‘On Target’ from Ford Highlights OEM Glass
Ford’s newest “On Target” newsletter shows the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) emphasis on –you guessed it –OEM glass. Ford says use of OE glass is vital, especially with the emergence and continuing development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Ford … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlex, Ford, Ford Certified Glass Network, OEM
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NHTSA Considers Allowing Vehicles without ‘Transparent Glass’
The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has extended the Public Comment period to September 21 on petitions that Ford and General Motors filed in July to advance their development and use of vehicles using self-driving features. The companies are seeking … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford, General Motors, National Highway Safety Administration
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Ford Certified Glass Network Calls for Auto Glass Safety Council Accreditation
Ford Motor Company’s new Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN) requires that all companies installing glass be accredited members of the Auto Glass Safety Council. The company designed the initiative to ensure that glass installation and calibration on Ford and Lincoln … Continue reading
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Tagged Auto Glass Safety Council, Ford, Ford Certified Glass Network
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Full-Size Passenger Trucks Remain Popular with Thieves in 2021
If auto glass shops wondered about the continued prevalence of full-size pick-up truck customers needing repairs after attempted or successful thefts of their vehicles within the past year, they’re likely not alone. That’s because the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s recently-released … Continue reading
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Tagged Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Nissan, Toyota
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Ford Launches Certified Glass Network and Hands-On Skills Course
Ford Motor Company announced the creation of an original equipment manufacturer network dubbed Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). The initiative is designed to ensure that glass installation and calibration on Ford and Lincoln vehicles are performed to the highest quality … Continue reading
Ford Issues Recall for Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding on 2022 Broncos, Rangers
More than 63,000 Ford 2022 Broncos and Rangers are potentially affected by inadequate windshield bonding, resulting in the manufacturer issuing a recall for the vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), inadequate front windshield bonding may result … Continue reading
Chrysler Capital Reveals Most Searched Vehicles
Want some insights into which car models may start rolling into your shop? Chrysler Capital did some research on the most popular searches that can help prepare you and your business for what’s hot right now. At the top of … Continue reading
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Tagged Audi e-Tron, BMW i4, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chrysler Capital, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz EQS, sedans, SUVs, Toyota, trucks
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Ford Patents New Feature for Vehicle Windows
Ford filed a new patent for a switchable glass system that takes electro-chromatic glass to the next level. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, design, electro-chromatic glass, Ford, patent, windshields
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Industry Reaction Mixed on Ford Certified Glass Network
After Ford’s announcement last week of its Certified Glass Network, technicians and auto glass shop owners are assessing the pros and cons of the program. Ford Certified Glass Network provides certification with certain requirements to auto glass technicians to install … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, Calibration, Ford, Ford Certified Glass Network, Lincoln, windshields
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Ford Launches “Certified Glass Network”
Ford is introducing its own “Ford Certified Glass Network” (FCGN) for auto glass businesses that work on Ford vehicles. The automaker’s website says the program will help prepare technicians “to meet the highest quality standards for every Ford and Lincoln … Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, AGSC, auto glass, Calibration, certification, Ford, Ford Certified Glass Network, Lincoln, windshield replacement, windshields
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Ford Issues Positioning Statement on Glass
During windshield and side glass replacement and performing collision repairs requiring repair to the front and/or rear window channels, it is important to utilize Ford OEM repair procedures to ensure complete proper repairs are performed. Click here to read more. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aftermarket, auto glass, Ford, OEM, positioning statement, windshield repair, windshield replacement
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NHTSA Recalls 2022 Ford Transits for Rearview Camera Default
Ford voluntarily issued a recall of 119 2022 Ford Transit vehicles because of a defect in the camera to display a rearview image when the vehicle is in reverse. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a camera unable … Continue reading
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Tagged 2022 Transit, ADAS, auto glass, camera display, Ford, NHTSA, recall alert
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Ford Wants Your Car’s Windows to Act as Advanced Microphones
The recently undisclosed United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filing shows the American automaker wants car windows to be turned into microphones. Click here to read more.
When is a Car Dealership Not a Car Dealership? When It Buys Auto Glass Companies
Bill Knight Automotive is a car dealership with Ford dealerships in Tulsa and Stillwater, Okla., Lincoln and Volvo dealerships in Tulsa, and collision repair centers in Tulsa, Stillwater, Broken Arrow, and Owasso, Okla. The company employs more than 320 people … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, Bill Knight, Calibration, Ford, Lincoln, Volvo, windshield repair, windshield replacement
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Ford Voluntarily Recalls Nearly 40,000 Transit Vans for Windshield Detachment
April brings another recall for vehicle owners. This time Ford voluntarily recalls certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vans for a safety concern with the windshields. The windshields of nearly 40,000 Transit vans could detach during a crash and increase … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, 2020, auto safety, Ford, NHTSA, Recall, Transit Connect vans, windshield
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Mobileye Unveils Deals with VW, Ford, Geely on Applications for Driver Assist Tech
The VW partnership on mapping technology marks the first global application of Mobileye’s “swarm data,” which essentially uses crowd-sourced information from fleets to provide more up-to-date, detailed mapping. Mobileye said VW will use the technology on Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat … Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, auto technology, detailed mapping, Ford, Geely, Mobileye, Volkswagen
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Ford Develops Job Aids for ADAS with Glass and Without
Ford has developed three new job aids, two of which are for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The job aids are intended to assist in ADAS repairs of Ford and Lincoln models. On Target states that information about the new job … Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, auto glass, auto glass repair, Ford, job aid, Lincoln models, windshield
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Big Money: Toyota Tops Research of Highest Earning and Most Vehicles Sold in 2020
Uswitch research is available on the highest-earning car brands in the world, and Toyota, Volkswagen and Daimler top the list. Toyota made $275 billion in 2020, which breaks down to $31.34 million per hour and more than $523,889 per minute. … Continue reading
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Tagged BWM, COVID-19, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, pandemic, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo
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Ford Invents Cable That Can Charge Electric Cars in About 5 Minutes
The automaker and Purdue University are co-developing a charging cable for use with high-power charging stations that could recharge an electric vehicle’s battery in the same time it takes to fill a gas tank, which typically takes about five minutes. … Continue reading
Ford Offers Helpful Tips with LKS
Throughout the past year, in its On Target newsletter, Ford has conducted a series on its SRS system, Blind Spot Information System and Lane Keep Assist, all of which include helpful information for auto glass technicians when it comes to … Continue reading
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Tagged camera, Ford, Image Processing Module A, Lane Keeping System, On Target, windshield
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The Michigan State Police Tested the Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Loved it
When Ford became the first automaker to offer a factory-issued police package in 1950, it solidified itself as the face of the police cruiser. The Blue Oval’s logo—which was actually a crest back then—is still the first thing that most … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Michigan State Police
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Mustang Mach-E 2021 Recalled for Improperly Bonded Windshields
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall Sept. 14 for the inadequate front windshield bonding in the Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021. Ford specifically recalled the electric SUV in Canada because the glass roof can fall off and the … Continue reading
Ford Recalls 5,000 Mach-Es in Canada Over Loose Windshield, Roof
Owners of affected vehicles will have their windshields reinstalled and panoramic roofs glued properly at Ford dealers . . . The first recall (Manufacturer Recall Number 21C22) concerns 3,178 units sold in Canada. On these vehicles, the windshield may not … Continue reading
Walmart to Test Self-Driving Cars in Multiple Cities with Ford and Argo AI
Walmart is expanding its self-driving vehicle program to include Ford Motor and Argo AI, an autonomous car start-up backed by the automaker. Click here to read more.
Find out why Ford’s BlueCruise is No Match for Tesla’s Autopilot
Ford’s BlueCruise tech is the American automaker’s entry into Level 2 autonomy. And, despite an ongoing legal battle with GM over the name, on paper, the system is set to bring much-anticipated self-driving possibilities to both present and future Ford … Continue reading
Ford Performance Will Soon Offer an Electric Crate Motor
Ford Performance Will Soon Offer an Electric Crate Motor
Ford Issues Windshield Adhesion Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) recently issued a safety recall for select truck models. According to the company, the affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards because the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body … Continue reading
Study Says Need for Re-Calibration is Overlooked
adasThink, a Toronto-based software company has released a study showing that Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) re-calibrations are routinely missed. Its study focused on Canadian collision repair shops and included the following OEM vehicle models: Acura, Audi, Buick, Dodge, Ford, GMC, … Continue reading
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Tagged Acura, adasThink, Audi, Buick, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Re-Calibration, Toronto-based software company
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Potential Windows Falling Out and Driver Visibility Issues Spark Latest Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two recalls from Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Volvo The recall, according to NHTSA, states that windows may become detached from the impacted vehicles, which would … Continue reading
You Can’t Look Out the Back of These Cars, Recalls Issued
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two visibility recalls from Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan), and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Nissan The recall, according to NHTSA, states that the rear window glass may separate from the vehicle, … Continue reading
State Farm and Ford Team Up on Usage-based Insurance
State Farm and Ford recently announced the companies have entered into an agreement to share connected vehicle telematics data for usage-based insurance (UBI) products. State Farm customers with eligible connected Ford vehicles will be able to opt-in to Drive Safe … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Schell, Ford, State Farm, usage-based insurance (UBI)
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Auto Glass Related Companies Make Fortune 500 Listing
Fortune 500 magazine ranked the biggest American companies in its June/July 2020 issue, a few of which are related to the auto glass and insurance industries. Several were in the top 100: Ford Motor landed the 12th spot earning $155,900 … Continue reading
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Tagged Allstate, auto insurance companies, Auto-Owners Insurance, Corning, Dow, Erie Insurance Group, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Ford, Fortune 500, General Motors, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, LKQ, Nationwide, Progressive, State Farm, Tesla, Travelers
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Ford Cautions Against the Use of Aftermarket Glass
Ford Motor Company issued a statement earlier this month, outlining what it says is the need for OEM glass to be used in replacement on the company’s vehicles. The statement says that the “[w]indshield and side glass play an integral … Continue reading
Ford Issues Sunroof Recall
Ford recently issued a recall on more than 5,000 of its Transit Connect vans made from 2014 to 2017 with panoramic sunroofs. The auto manufacturer stated the sunroofs could leak or even detach from the vans, in a press release. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford, Ford Transit Connect, new recall, sunroof recall
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Ford Offers Self-Driving Data to Spark Research and Development
Ford is releasing a comprehensive self-driving vehicle dataset to the academic and research community. The company is releasing data from multiple self-driving research vehicles collected over a span of one year. This dataset includes not only LiDAR and camera sensor … Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Suspends Production Due To Virus
Ford Motor Company (Ford) announced it is temporarily suspending vehicle and engine production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus. The IMG production suspensions began Saturday, March 21, and will … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, Ford, Ford Motor Company, production
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Ford Motor Company Released Statement Surrounding COVID-19 Virus
Ford Motor Company (Ford) recently released a statement amidst the rising concern for the COVID-19 virus, also known as the coronavirus. According to the company’s statement, the effect of the virus has been very limited for its employees. “In recent … Continue reading
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Ford and Allstate Make A Connected Car Insurance Partnership
Ford recently announced a deal with Allstate that would allow the automaker to share some of the data from the inside of connected 2020 vehicles with Allstate. According to Ford, the insurance company has a program that tracks mileage – … Continue reading
Ford is Using Virtual Reality to Train Technicians on All-Electric Mustang
Technicians will soon be trained on how to service and maintain the all-electric Mustang without needing to access a physical model. The development arrives thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) training tool from Ford and Bosch. “This new virtual … Continue reading
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Tagged Bosch, Dave Johnson, Ford, Goeff Mee, virtual reality training
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Ford’s Faulty Sunroof Lawsuit Ends
U.S. District Judge Ronald B. Leighton granted Ford Motor Company’s (Ford) motion for a summary judgement in a lawsuit filed against the vehicle manufacturer by plaintiffs Jacob and Jessica Beaty. The Judge’s decision was filed in a Washington court yesterday. … Continue reading
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Tagged CPA, defected sunroof, final order, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Jacob Beaty, Jessica Beaty, sunroof lawsuit
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Ford Customer Reports Windshield Sealing Issues
A 2015 Ford Transit owner noticed a gap had formed between her windshield and the vehicle’s frame and made an appointment at Pace Glass, located in Texerkana, Texas. Pace not only fixed the issue, but also reported it to Ford … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Transit, Jeff Reddell, Pace Glass, windshield
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Panoramic Sunroof Issues Lands Ford in Court
Last week Ford Motor Company (Ford) drivers, Jacob and Jessica Beaty, asked the Washington Federal Court to provide them with certain documents the automaker claims contains confidential information in the Beaty v. Ford exploding sunroof lawsuit. Ford doesn’t want certain … Continue reading
Ford Stresses Importance of Glass Repairs
In the recent issue of Ford’s On Target newsletter, aimed at Ford and Lincoln wholesalers and the collision repair industry, the auto maker details the importance of “proper fixed glass repairs.” Ford Motor Company’s Senior Damageability Engineer Gerry Bonanni was … Continue reading
Two Recalls To Know About
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced two recalls this week, one of which is directly related to glass—specifically glass not fully tempered. General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. “The driver and front passenger door window … Continue reading
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Tagged Chevrolet Equinox, Ford, Ford Transit, NHTSA, Recall
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Ford Recalls Certain Vehicles for Power Window Defect
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The recall is for defective second row power windows that may not automatically reverse if obstructed by an object, increasing the risk of injury. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Recall
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IIHS Gives Two Mid-Size SUVs “Good”-Rated Headlights
According to a recent report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than half of mid-size SUVs are not equipped with adequate headlights. While headlights are improving in respect to visibility, the study notes, “many still need to … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford, headlights, Hyundai, IIHS, low beams, SUVs, Volvo
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Ford Tops the List of Automated Driving Leaders in New Study
Ford Tops the List of Automated Driving Leaders in New Study
Ford’s Future Cars Could Have Airbags on the Outside to Protect Pedestrians
Ford’s Future Cars Could Have Airbags on the Outside to Protect Pedestrians
A Look at 2016’s Top Stories
From lawsuits to changes in the automotive glass industry, 2016 proved to be an unpredictable one. Continue reading
Pickup Drivers Being Left in the Dark
With all the recent attention on Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), one basic safety feature – headlights – seems to be coming up short. Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, IIHS, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Nissan
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Ford Recalls 2014 Vehicles to Reinstall Panoramic Sunroofs
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 900 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles to reinstall panoramic roofs, according to the automaker. Continue reading
Seminars for the Industry: The Next Generation in Automotive Glass
The hard-hitting educational line-up continues to meet the needs of the automotive glass industry. Experts have been hand-selected to speak on areas to help increase your knowledge and provide an unsurpassed experience for all in attendance. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, Auto Glass Week 2016, Corning, Ford, glassBYTEs.com, Thomas Cleary
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Ford Owners Say Defective Tailgate Can Cause Backlite Damage
More than 30 Ford owners have filed a class action complaint against the automaker saying that potential cracking in the tailgate presents a safety issue that “could cause the window in the tailgate to drop out and hit/injure the operator or bystanders,” reads the court documents. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, class action complaint, Ford, glassBYTEs.com, Shattered Backlite, tailgate issue
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10 OEMs to Offer Automatic Emergency Braking on New Models
Ten automakers have committed to making automatic emergency braking (AEB) a standard feature on all new vehicles built, according to a joint statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation, its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Many of the cameras integral to AEB require calibration once a windshield has been replaced. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, Audi, automatic emergency braking, BMW, Ford, General Motors, glassBYTEs.com, IIHS, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA, Tesla, Toyota, Volkwagen, Volvo
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Which AGRR-Related Companies Make the Fortune 500 Cut?
Several AGRR-related companies, including insurers and automakers, are named to this year’s Fortune 500 list. Looking more closely at the insurance sector, editors point out, “As miles driven continues to plateau, there will be less demand for car insurance.” Continue reading
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Tagged 2015 Fortune 500 List, 3M, AGRR, American Family Insurance Group, Auto-Owners Insurance, Dow Automotive, Dow Chemical, Erie Insurance Group, Ford, Fortune 500, Geico, General Motors, glassBYTEs.com, GM, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, PPG Industries, Progressive, State Farm Insurance Cos, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Travelers Cos., USAA
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AGRR™/glassBYTEs.com™ Newscast Goes Onsite to Detroit
For the latest on aluminum-bodied vehicles and what these cars could mean for your business, join our editors as we go onsite to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, Aluminum, Audi, Detroit Auto Show, Ford, glassBYTEs.com, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show
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NHTSA, Ford Recall Certain Ford Escapes Over Potential Sunroof Urethane Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ford have recalled select 2014 model-year Ford Escapes due to a potential issue with the urethane bond between the panorama sunroof and the attaching bracket. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, AGRR magazine, Ford, Ford Recall, glassBYTEs.com, Inalfa Roof System, NHTSA, panorama sunroof, sunroof
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NHTSA Receives More Complaints of Shattering F-150 Back Lites
More than 30 owners of the 2010 Ford F-150 model have complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that an alleged glitch in their rear defrosters has caused their back lites to shatter or spiderweb in cracks. Continue reading
Some Ford Escapes Recalled for Panorama Roof Glass Urethane Issue
Ford has issued a safety recall for select 2014 model-year Escapes for a “potential issue with panorama roof glass that may have an improperly cured urethane bond between the glass and the attaching bracket.” Continue reading
Auto Sales Climb in 2013
Strong vehicle sales growth in 2013 is good news for the automotive glass industry. The 21 automakers selling vehicles in the U.S. moved 15.6 million units in 2013, according to sales tracker Autodata, up 9.2 percent from 2012.
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Tagged AGRR, automotive glass, Chrysler, Ford, glassBYTEs, GM, New vehicle sales
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