New York proposes bill to create auto glass safety standards
"A bill has been introduced to the assembly that will effect New Yorkers in the auto glass replacement industry. The proposed bill, number A01965, outlines safety guidelines to be followed…
Colorado hail storm creates business for auto glass repair shops
"Wednesday’s hail storm left Colorado auto glass companies picking up the pieces, literally. Many car owners were met with broken windshields and windows following the storm. But when a storm…
Vitro returns as platinum sponsor for AGW 2018
“VITRO is returning to Auto Glass Week™ 2018 as a Platinum-level sponsor. VITRO is a NAFTA- and a world-wide leading manufacturer of automotive glass for the OEM and ARG market.…
Tesla's Model X windshield holds up against wheel smashing into it
“Have you ever wondered what would happen if a giant object would hit the Tesla Model X’s massive panoramic windshield? We now have the answer. The Model X’s “Big Sky”…
Ice chunk smashes into park rangers' windshield
“A Dakota County Park Ranger had a close call this week after a chunk of ice flew off a semi-truck and shattered the windshield of her patrol car, leaving the…
NIADA builds new relationships ahead of conference
“With conference season in full swing, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association continued preparations for its big event this summer by aligning with a trio of service providers aimed at…
Enjoying the sites around Auto Glass Week 2018
“After a busy day of education, speaking one-on-one with suppliers and networking with your industry peers, there is no better way to relax and unwind from Auto Glass Week™ 2018…
Florida windshield inspection bills fail to pass
“Two bills introduced in the Florida state legislature that would have required an inspection of a windshield’s damage by an insurer before it’s repaired or replaced weren’t voted on in…
Artificial Intelligence coming to auto glass repair and insurance industries
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming to the auto glass and insurance industries. Case in point, Mitchell International is exploring a computer vision application that uses image recognition to confirm repair…
Richard Rawlings will be a guest speaker at Auto Glass Week 2018
“Richard Rawlings, the host of the wildly popular Fast N’ Loud on the Discovery Channel and owner of Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, will serve as the keynote speaker at…
Cheaper cars usually result in more expensive repairs
“I knew my $100 1984 Nissan 300ZX was going to cost a lot more than $100 to actually restore and run on a regular basis. But after three months with…
Winter storm forces auto glass companies to interact in unique ways
The powerful nor’easter that raked the East Coast the weekend of March 3--4 killed eight people and left 2 million without power across 17 states and the District of Columbia.…