“Laminated glass—two panes fused by a sheet of plastic—is designed to hold its form even when shattered, and can reduce the risk of ejections. Tempered glass, the kind used in side and rear windows, is safer than regular windowpane glass because it’s designed to break into small pieces, not shards. But when it fails, it […]

“The days of windscreens just offering some protection to the occupants of the vehicle and some structural strength to the vehicle are long gone. Windscreens have morphed into a sophisticated piece of technology that creates a platform where important information is shared with the driver of a car. More and more vehicles have one or […]

““Watch out! Shots fired!” Officer William Umana shouted through his radio to his fellow Las Vegas police officers pursuing a black SUV containing two shooting suspects. Police later said Fidel Miranda and Rene Nunez fired 34 rounds at officers in Las Vegas on July 11. Officers pursued the pair after they shot a man at […]

“A new hero of the automotive industry has arisen from Elon Musk’s ashes. But Daniel Tillotson’s contributions to the car don’t have anything to do with transitioning away from fossil fuels. Instead, he focused his genius on the problem of safely enjoying a beverage behind the wheel, developing an innovation that any driver would appreciate […]

“GlasWeld launched a new program focusing on repair and designed specifically for women in the auto glass industry earlier this month. #WomenRockRepair is a new program that offers advanced hands on training, mentoring, and business coaching. The program is open for both women who are interested in joining the industry and those currently in it. […]

“In 2016, nearly 20,000 lawsuits were filed. Consumers are often approached at local car washes, gas stations, in parking lots, or even at their homes, and are offered cash rebates, gift cards, or steak dinners by scammers who claim they can work with the person’s insurance company on a free windshield replacement. The repair company […]

“The report mentions the detailed competitive outlook including the market share and company profiles of the key participants operating in the global market. Key players profiled in the report include Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (Japan), Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (Japan), Saint-Gobain S.A. (France), Fuyao Glass Industry Group Ltd. (China), and Magna International Inc. (Canada). […]

“The International Window Film Tint-Off™ – Automotive Division is an opportunity for tinters from throughout the world to compete and demonstrate their tint applications. The first-place winner will receive the grand prize of $10,000, a gold medal and trophy, as well as bragging rights as the “World’s Best Automotive Window Film Tinter.” Second place will […]

“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 and also provides definitions to ensure general safety. The bill would also bring New York state auto glass replacement standards in line with federal safety […]

“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 so severe hits a large portion of a state at once, getting auto repairs can be time-consuming. This is due to multiple car owners fighting […]