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Read about the latest in diagnostics and calibrations technology, essential for modern collision repair processes and ensuring vehicle safety and performance.

CES 2026: Autonomy, ADAS, and the Sensor Stack Headed for Collision Repair

CES 2026 highlighted next-gen driver assistance, in-cabin monitoring, and AI-powered sensor systems that will reshape repair processes and vehicle complexity.

Stacey Phillips Ronak

Is Your Shop Ready for AI? The Complete Readiness Assessment

Before investing in AI, assess where your shop stands across five critical areas.

Tractable AI

Overcoming Challenges Posed by Third-Party Calibration Identification Tools

Shops say the tools are useful starting points, but gaps, conflicts, and delayed updates make OEM verification non-negotiable.

John Yoswick

Bob Redding ADAS State Safety Inspections

Association Says ADAS Issues Heighten the Need for Stronger State Vehicle Safety Inspections

ASA leaders warn that fewer state inspections may leave ADAS safety issues unchecked.

John Yoswick

Federal ADAS Bill Aims to Close the Modified Vehicle Gap That Leaves Some Cars Uncalibrated

New bipartisan legislation could establish long-needed ADAS calibration guidance for modified vehicles.

Autobody News Staff

New Survey Finds 86% of Shops Perform ADAS Calibrations, But Only 21% Have Optimized the Process

Revv’s benchmark study of 300 shops reveals a significant gap between ADAS adoption and operational efficiency.

Autobody News Staff

Federal ADAS Bill Would Establish Calibration Standards Collision Shops Have Been Seeking

Bipartisan legislation directs NHTSA to create modification tolerances and test procedures ahead of 2029 AEB mandate.

Autobody News Staff

Panel Takes on State Farm’s ADAS Calibration ID Tool Requirement, Dealing With Conflicting Info

MSO Symposium discussion highlights the back-and-forth shops face when ADAS Map doesn’t line up with their other calibration tools.

John Yoswick

Why Industry-Wide Protocols Are Needed in the Software-Defined Vehicle Era

In addition to restoring structure and appearance, collision repairs must also return safety-critical systems to OEM standards — which should be verified through recalibration and inspections.

John Melendez, for Autobody News