Author Archives: Phillip Thompson

Chinese auto supplier Fuyao Glass Industry Group will complete a total of $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing investments by the end 2017, including about $500 million it has put into an automotive glass plant in Ohio, the company’s chairman told Reuters. Continue reading →

Tesla Motors, Inc., keeps on opening up its service centers to facilitate its customers so that they can get their electric cars fixed in case of any issues. Continue reading →

One of the nation’s largest car insurance companies wants to sever all ties with Tigard-based repair chain Leif’s Auto Collision Centers—because it says Leif’s employees physically threatened its claims adjusters. Continue reading →

Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system could be nearing the end of its road. Continue reading →

A man was killed driving on a highway Thursday when a wheel from a trailer being towed broke loose and struck his windshield, causing him to crash into a concrete barrier. Continue reading →

“Can you believe it? One month of 2017 is already gone. So what have you done to get better this year?”
–Mark Liston
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The 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is going to come with a handful of changes or enhancements that are sure to play a major role on the outcome of the season. Continue reading →

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has joined the tech chorus opposing President Donald Trump’s seven-country ban on immigration. Continue reading →

Audi of America is set to make a bigger push into electrification and wants its dealer body to get onboard with the movement. Continue reading →

Over 20 cars around Jakes Way had their windows smashed in early Saturday morning for the second time this month. Continue reading →

Tesla Motors has accused former Autopilot director Sterling Anderson of taking company information and using it for a competing venture, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday at the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara. Continue reading →

Plots don’t get much thicker than the federal civil racketeering lawsuit that a group of trial lawyers has filed against Bloomington-based State Farm Insurance. Continue reading →

File this one in the, “Don’t try this at home” category. During a recent traffic stop in a rural part of Waldo County, Maine, Deputy Jon Shaw found the driver was engaged in a creative but very unsafe method of defrosting the windshield. Continue reading →

It was a scary moment for a woman driving on Interstate 84 when ice that blew off a vehicle in front of her smashed into her windshield and shattered it, state police said. Continue reading →

Four thieves were captured on surveillance video smashing car windows and stealing purses last month in a parking lot in Weston, authorities said. Continue reading →

Pak Suzuki Motor Company – the largest carmaker in Pakistan with over 50 percent market share – on Wednesday announced that it intends to invest in a joint venture company that will manufacture automobile glass, according to a company notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Continue reading →

The president of Belron Canada, Ralph Hosker, says the deal is a major step for the company. Continue reading →

It’s impossible not to look at a new feature from Volkswagen with a skeptical eye after Dieselgate, but we’re hoping the company’s new climate windshield, that can melt snow and ice without the need for distracting wires, delivers as promised—because the winter sucks if you own a car. Continue reading →

Auto insurance is usually managed on a state-by-state basis, but there is one issue that the federal government officials agree on, and that’s the trend of insurance becoming more “unaffordable” on a local basis. Continue reading →

A pole flew through the driver’s-side windshield of a pickup being driven by 64-year-old man Wednesday morning near Pendleton High School. Continue reading →

Tesla this week announced plans for an update for its Enhanced Autopilot program, but if the company’s founder has his way the feature could be obsolete sooner than anticipated. Continue reading →

Regardless if Ford got it right with the refreshed 2018 Mustang, the original 6th generation model still remains in the cross-hairs of plenty of tuning companies, including Carlex Design that’s teasing a new custom build. Continue reading →

Insurance likely won’t cover the damage to a limousine set on fire during an Inauguration Day protest in Washington, the limo company president says. Continue reading →

An Atherton man has been fined for damaging a car windscreen. Continue reading →

The Third Circuit in a precedential ruling on Tuesday revived some claims in an age bias suit against Pittsburgh Glass Works, ruling that disparate impact claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act are not limited to 40 and older comparisons, and a policy that favors younger members of a protected class can still be illegal. Continue reading →

The de Blasio administration is planning to spend $10.4 million to outfit all NYPD patrol cars with bullet-resistant window inserts, according to City Hall officials. While there’s no such thing as “bulletproof,” the window panels to be installed are built to be resistant to bullets. Continue reading →

Just a few months after the federal government opened up its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system, the electric carmaker released a software update that could have prevented the whole ordeal in the first place. Continue reading →

A driver in Thomaston had a run-in with an owl Saturday. Continue reading →

The windshield of a vehicle heading north on Interstate 87 was smashed early Sunday morning when someone threw an object off the Butler Road overpass in the Saratoga County town of Moreau. Continue reading →

“One of my favorite events every year is our Leadership Summit.”
–Mark Liston
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Fuyao Glass Industry Group’s investment is an epitome of rapidly increasing Chinese investments in the United States. Continue reading →

Tesla doesn’t use the same annual model cycle as most automakers and it can result in some difficulties for customers trying to time their order in an attempt to get the latest features. Continue reading →

If you think what you’re paying for car insurance is too high, you’re right, it is. Continue reading →

Unlike some of the quirky, inane observations longtime talk show host Larry King makes in his #KingsThings Twitter feature, things just got real. Continue reading →

A woman in Johor came within a hair’s breadth of getting impaled by a large metal post that crashed into her car’s windscreen. Continue reading →

Rexburg police responded to a call shortly after midnight Monday where they found a man who had apparently broken the rear windshield of a car with his fist. Continue reading →

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will close the investigation it began six months ago into a driver death that occurred while using Tesla’s Autopilot highway semi-autonomous driving feature, Reuters reports. Continue reading →

A southwest Missouri farmer who was charged in a fork loader assault has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Continue reading →

Five teens were arrested by Braidwood police on Jan. 13 after two of them were seen shooting out the windows of two cars in the 900 block of Annadon Lane. Continue reading →

Faraday Future, the electric-car startup once hyped as a “Tesla-killer,” was getting a second chance. Continue reading →

Audi is planning a major push into the Chinese electric car market in an effort to gain an advantage over Tesla. Continue reading →

A 28-year-old bus driver who was flung through the windscreen after a collision with a truck on the N12 in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg, died on the scene. Continue reading →

A Madison man arrested for allegedly smashing a window of a parked car and taking items could be responsible for dozens of similar crimes since late November in the downtown area. Continue reading →

National Windscreens has appointed John Smallman to its board of directors as it looks to drive further growth. Continue reading →

An Adelaide car windscreens company and its director have been penalized almost $85,000 after exploiting seven employees, including one who was paid a flat hourly rate of just $12.50 for a period of 10 years. Continue reading →

A cannabis user was caught with the class B drug after he was approached in his car by police who had been concerned about his damaged windscreen. Continue reading →

Police find cars with boulders thrown through car windows in Dayton. Continue reading →

Glass.com®, an information portal specifically designed to provide accurate information about glass to consumers, today announced the addition of Tiny & Sons Glass Company of Pembroke, Mass., to its growing list of affiliate companies. Continue reading →

New research from Autoglass has identified several areas of increased concern among British fleet managers for the new year. Continue reading →

House members are approving a bill that would require county tax collectors to check whether Mississippians have auto insurance before renewing their license tags. Continue reading →

An assailant used what cops believe was a BB gun to blast out the windows of an NYPD patrol car while two officers sat inside early on Monday, police sources said. Continue reading →

“On January 11, 400 soldiers in the 148th Infantry Division met with their families for the soldier’s Call to Duty – an event that joins families, friends, employers and politicians together as these soldiers head to Jordan for deployment until December.”
–Mark Liston
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Porsche is working on a stunning, all-electric car that could rival Tesla down the line. Continue reading →

Wyoming is one among several states that doesn’t allow Tesla to sell its cars to consumers, due to the company’s direct sales model. Continue reading →

Tesla Motors Inc. hired Apple Inc.’s veteran, Chris Lattner, to take charge of the Autopilot software as the vice president. Continue reading →

Many drivers will agree auto insurance in Michigan is high, but the state legislature hasn’t been able to find a way to get a reform for lower costs through. But members of the state house are starting to think now is the time. Continue reading →

House members are approving a bill that would require county tax collectors to check whether Mississippians have auto insurance before renewing their license tags. Continue reading →

A tree fell on a taxi in a rainstorm on January 10, denting the vehicle and shattering its rear windscreen. Continue reading →

A couple’s car was damaged Tuesday night when they said someone threw a brick off the Interstate 77 overpass onto Interstate 85. Continue reading →

“What is a ‘flap?’”
–Bob Beranek
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Steven McCourtm, 60, was on I-4 near Altamonte Springs when a pickup truck hauling two metal beams in front of him slowed because of traffic. Continue reading →

“There’s always something exciting – and, I’ll admit, a little nerve-wracking – about learning something new.”
–Phillip Thompson
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Gateway Grizzlies center fielder Brandon Thomas couldn’t understand why his teammates were laughing uproariously after he belted a grand slam in a Frontier League game against Joliet on Aug. 21. Continue reading →

Here’s a good reminder to motorists about cleaning snow and ice off their vehicles before hitting the road. Continue reading →

A few lucky Tesla owners will get to try out new Autopilot features this week. Continue reading →

Automotive suppliers and automakers are expanding alliances to develop self-driving car technology that can serve multiple automakers, as the race to put such vehicles on the road separates companies that can go it alone from those that need help sharing the financial and technical burdens. Continue reading →

Several vehicles in a Far East Side neighborhood were damaged by gunfire early Monday morning, but police had no reports of injuries. Continue reading →

“One of my favorite events of the year is our leadership retreat – where our corporate executives from several departments meet with the presidents of 12 of our U.S. and European brands for three days of sharing and learning.”
–Mark Liston
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Shares of Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited (TYO:5202) last traded at 866JPY ($7.61 USD), representing a move of -0.92 percent, or -8JPY ($0.07 USD)per share, on volume of 326,400 shares. Continue reading →

If you’ve been following Tesla’s latest developments, you’re probably aware the company wants to achieve cross-country driverless car trips by the end of 2017. Continue reading →

Tesla will be absent from this year’s Detroit auto show, again, having pulled the plug on last year’s show amid an ongoing feud with Michigan officials over the right to sell its vehicles direct to consumers. Continue reading →

The auto insurance market in developed countries may decline by 70 percent due to improved technology and alternative transport, a study shows. Continue reading →

Police say a 50-pound dumbbell crashed through a vehicle’s windshield on the New Jersey Turnpike, injuring a motorist. Continue reading →

A string of break-ins to vehicles in a small Rowan County city have residents concerned. Continue reading →

Forklift operator Timi Jernigan hopes President-elect Donald Trump fulfills his campaign promise to bring more manufacturing jobs to the United States. Continue reading →

Start-up tech company Faraday Future (FF) has unveiled its first vehicle that will go into production, the FF 91, which is set to rival other electric car manufacturers like Tesla. Continue reading →

The next frontier in digital advertising may be your car’s windshield. Continue reading →

As Sally Grundy drove back to her home, Mundoo Island Station near the Coorong, the red-bellied black snake reared its head, prompting a moment of panic before Ms Grundy immediately but carefully slowed down. Continue reading →

“I hope everyone is having a happy and profitable 2017.”
–Bob Beranek
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Allstate Corp. said that the mobile-device insurer that it acquired for $1.4 billion had posted five years of losses before the deal. Continue reading →

There is nothing like the aftermath of Christmas Day to chill out and have fun. Apparently, it was the same mantra for a large fur seal who picked Boxing Day on December 26 to wander up a suburban street and roam around in Newstead in Tasmania, Australia. Continue reading →

Safelite AutoGlass has begun hiring for its new contact center in Rio Rancho. The company has announced it was hiring 400 phone representatives, including customer service and inbound sales positions. Continue reading →

When you get behind the wheel there will be some new California laws you’ll need to know about – or be prepared to pay a ticket. Continue reading →

Total production of Tesla vehicles rose 64 percent in 2016 compared to the year prior, though the company missed its delivery target for the final three months, the electric carmaker announced on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Two of the nation’s top insurers plan to raise auto insurance rates in South Carolina. Continue reading →

After an uncomfortably hot night, Perth is again sweltering, with the mercury already peaking at 41 degrees Celsius at lunchtime on Wednesday. Continue reading →

“It was gorgeous, the sun was shining, the sky was clear, we were getting excited for the celebration that night,” said a woman who Pasco County investigators say was in a road rage incident New Year’s Eve. We aren’t revealing her name to protect her identity. Continue reading →

Porsche beige interior glare lawsuits will be settled after owners sued over cars with beige interiors that allegedly reflect a dangerous glare off the windshields. Continue reading →

The president of Saint-Gobain said his company might not be responsible for the water contamination in Bennington County. Continue reading →

Michael P. Nicholson was named president and chief operating officer of Brakemax Car Care Centers and Max Auto Glass, a Tucson-based retail auto service chain. Continue reading →

Residents on the far west side of Indianapolis are cleaning up after vandals broke into more than a dozen cars overnight. Continue reading →

A fleet of self-driving Uber cars left for Arizona last week after they were banned from California roads over safety concerns. Continue reading →

From children’s summer camps to opening an Autism Diagnostic Clinic, funding from the Safelite AutoGlass® Foundation 2016 Impact Grants will lead to benefits for the central Ohio community. Continue reading →

As a parting gift, OSHA has issued one of its last final rules for this administration, “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and Illness.” Continue reading →

Autoglass has revealed its top 10 list of wackiest things to damage car windscreens in 2016, including hippos and a rare meteorite shower. Continue reading →

A 31-year-old man from Sacramento suffered injuries to his face early in the morning on Christmas Eve when a suspect shot through his windshield in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley, according to police. Continue reading →

“Modern day wire-out tools are becoming more necessary with every new vehicle introduction.”
–Bob Beranek
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China has strong protectionism laws in place that require any automaker wanting to establish production capacity in the country to partner and share its technology with a local manufacturer – something several automakers have decided to do in order to tap into what is now the largest auto market in the world. Continue reading →

Allstate went before a judge and jury to put an end to the illegal ownership, kickbacks and fraudulent operation of multiple law offices in the Los Angeles area that were owned, operated and controlled by unlicensed people posing as lawyers. Continue reading →

Shares of State Auto Financial Corporation broke into a new 52-week high yesterday, hitting a peak of $27.09. Continue reading →

A vehicle struck a deer and caused it to go through the windshield of another in Central, the city’s fire department reported. Continue reading →

Chinese glass tycoon Cao Dewang, founder of Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., recently grabbed headlines for his comments about the firm’s investments in the United States. Continue reading →

Rex P. Altree, is the Founder and CEO of Arizona’s largest, family-owned Auto Glass company, SafePro Auto Glass, and President of the Arizona Auto Glass Association (AAGA). Continue reading →

Tesla Motors continues to fight for the ability to sell its electric cars directly to customers in Michigan, home of the rest of the U.S. auto industry. Continue reading →

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied State Farm’s petition for review of a class certification order over its role in the election of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier more than 12 years ago. Continue reading →

Tulsa police say a 53-year-old man died after a piece of lumber flew off the back of a truck and smashed through his pickup’s windshield in midtown Tuesday morning. Continue reading →

Five people said they awoke to find one their vehicle windows was broken out Friday morning. Continue reading →

“This is a tough piece to write because it probably won’t have a happy ending.”
–Chuck Bankoff
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Following the 2015 death of racer Justin Wilson, there’s been much talk about implementing cockpit protection in IndyCar. Continue reading →

Citing a broad breakdown with the firm’s failures to supervise client and adviser information, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. on December 15 slapped a $1 million fine on Allstate Financial Services, the broker-dealer arm of insurance giant Allstate Insurance Co. Continue reading →

After hitting a couple on a road in Telangana on Sunday, a man kept driving for around two km with the body of the woman on the windshield. Continue reading →

A large chunk of ice flew off of a semitrailer and shattered another driver’s windshield on Monday morning on Interstate 694 near Highway 36, according to state patrol. Continue reading →

At least four car windows were smashed just overnight in Fresno’s Tower District near Floradora and College. Continue reading →

“I got a call from my son, Marcus, last week. As you’ve read in the past, he is a soldier on the Army honor guard.”
–Mark Liston
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Webasto North America, part of the Webasto Group, a global automotive supplier and the world market leader for sunroofs/moonroofs, has donated 100 (20-lb.) holiday turkeys to the Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac, Michigan. This can provide up to 1,000 meals for its residents. Continue reading →

After many efforts to try to convince Michigan officials to allow Tesla to sell ITS cars in the state, Tesla finally had to file a lawsuit against Michigan. Continue reading →

Uber is holding its ground two days after the California DMV ordered it to pull its self-driving vehicles off San Francisco streets. Continue reading →

Collision repairers and policyholders might have an easier time collecting and being made whole for necessary repair procedures following court actions this year against State Farm in a bad-faith contract case. Continue reading →

A St. Joseph man was seriously injured when he was ejected through the sunroof of his SUV. Continue reading →

A man gave a cab driver a counterfeit $100 bill early Monday morning for his fare in the 4000 block of Chain Bridge Road and then decided he wanted it back. Continue reading →

General Motors announced Thursday it is expanding testing and manufacturing of autonomous vehicle technology tied to its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, in a move challenging younger upstart Tesla. Continue reading →

Lucid Motors—the California automotive startup formerly known as Atieva—had previously announced its intention to build a long-range electric luxury sedan, putting it in competition with Tesla Motors.
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The policyholders who sued State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and its in-house counsel for racketeering have cleared a major hurdle after a federal appeals court denied State Farm’s petition to block the class action. Continue reading →

An off-duty Red Oak police officer driving his personal vehicle says someone threw a rock into traffic on the interstate and hit his windshield. Continue reading →

“It seems that every year about this time I write about cold weather installations.”
–Bob Beranek
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Asahi Glass is to establish a new production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, to meet expanding demand. Continue reading →

Renewing a long-running debate on the issue, a Senate Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would repeal the state’s no-fault auto insurance laws. Continue reading →

State Farm’s recent 5.9 percent increase in Illinois auto insurance rates was driven in part by smart car technology, the company said Wednesday. Continue reading →

With only two days left on the schedule, Republican leaders have added a surprise piece of legislation to their to-do list. Continue reading →

Uber announced Thursday it will be deploying new hardware called Uber Beacon in select cities, starting in Miami, Denver, Nashville and Newcastle in the UK. Continue reading →

A man landed in jail Wednesday night after smashing out the back windshield of a Tehama County Sheriff Deputy’s marked patrol car. Continue reading →

The first Chevy Bolt was delivered to a customer yesterday and, perhaps coincidentally, it’s going to a customer who lives in Tesla’s backyard. Continue reading →

Allstate Insurance Company recently announced a multi-year research agreement with Stanford University’s Intelligent Systems Laboratory to learn more about connected cars and autonomous vehicles. Continue reading →

A Georgia attorney has announced the Georgia Supreme Court has refused to hear State Farm’s appeal of a 2014 verdict in a breach of contract and insurance bad faith case against State Farm. Continue reading →

Three cars were damaged and at least one person was injured Friday morning in Augusta when a man who couldn’t see clearly out his frosted windshield attempted to turn his 2010 Toyota Corolla left off Riverside Drive, said Sgt. Christian Behr, of the Augusta Police Department. Continue reading →

A driver’s window was smashed in a suspected hate crime attack after he tried to overtake a group of motorbikes. Continue reading →

North Country Auto Glass and Trim is launching a new line of service. Continue reading →

It’s got beautiful roads that hug the Pacific coastline, but don’t be fooled. It turns out California is actually the worst state for drivers, according to a new study. Continue reading →

A former Tulsa insurance agent has been charged with embezzling more than $64,000. Continue reading →

The future is here! At least it is in some of the newest cars to hit the showroom. Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, you’ll want to see this cool, new car technology. Continue reading →

Between 2011 and 2014, road debris caused more than 50,000 car accidents in the United States each year, according to a report released this summer by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Continue reading →

A 17-year-old girl was critically injured Friday when the car she was driving hit metal debris on the 5 Freeway in Mission Hills, sending it through the windshield and hitting her, causing her to lose control of the car and strike three other vehicles, authorities said. Continue reading →

Gunfire struck the rear window of a vehicle on Charleston’s East End and a house in the 900 block of Hazelwood Avenue, also in Charleston, overnight Sunday, according to authorities. Continue reading →

“Last week I wrote about walking a half-marathon in the Grand Caymans to raise money to fight cancer.” –Mark Liston Continue reading →

President-elect Donald Trump believes that it’s high time to address the tech industry, as he has rolled out invites to the top leadership of tech companies for Wednesday’s Tech summit. Continue reading →

BMW will introduce a fully autonomous vehicle in 2021, building on the technologies of the current 7 and 5 Series vehicles that now offer semi-autonomous driving features. Continue reading →

The US Department of Transportation has said it will press the car industry to accelerate the pace of replacements for defective Takata air bag inflators and signaled a likely widening of the industry’s largest ever recall. Continue reading →

Geico plans to raise its car insurance rates for 192,698 Illinois policyholders next year by an average of 3.5 percent, according to state records. Continue reading →

A paddle turned into a projectile when it went flying into an SUV’s front windshield along Alligator Alley, narrowly missing the driver Friday. Continue reading →

A skillful Israeli driver managed to weave his wave through a hail of rocks but was unable to avoid them all late Thursday night while driving on the southern outskirts of Jerusalem. Continue reading →

The life of a predator can be fraught. Expend too much energy on hunting your prey and even success can be costly. Saint-Gobain, a French maker of glass and other building materials, might be learning that lesson. Continue reading →

The number of workers at Tesla’s giant battery factory in northern Nevada has only reached about one-fifth the level the electric car company had projected would be in place by the end of this year. Continue reading →

Autoglass has appointed Tim Camm as technical training manager. Continue reading →

The Minnesota Supreme Court today overturned a state’s Court of Appeals decision that had left some people who moved here without auto insurance coverage. Continue reading →

Barely four months after a crane hook fell on a car killing its driver along Jalan Raja Chulan, a 21cm-long metal rod smashed the rear windshield of a car on the same stretch of road. Continue reading →

Columbia police are investigating five reports of cars being broken into at three gyms across town. Continue reading →

“When I started in the auto glass replacement business, 90 percent of our work was completed through mobile installations.”
–Bob Beranek
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Precision’s relaunched website is now live, allowing users to order online, view past order history and check price and availability in real-time. The site is now optimized for mobile devices and features a new Tech Center with links to tech-tips and DIY videos. Continue reading →

Tesla has decided that it can make its own glass. Will it be safe? Continue reading →

Asahi Glass is moving forward with the acquisition of a Thai plastics maker owned by Belgian chemical giant Solvay, as the Japanese company eyes stronger demand fueled by Asian infrastructure spending. Continue reading →

National Windscreens has cut its drive away time after windscreen replacement to 30 minutes with the help of a Thatcham-approved adhesive. Continue reading →

Lois A. Wholey filed a complaint October 27 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, alleging that the insurer improperly failed to pay her enough for injuries. Continue reading →

If your ideal car of the future is one that lets you enjoy a spot of gardening while on the move, this is a concept you’ll like. Continue reading →

Kiersta Hazlett was driving her young daughter to school along Highway 400 when something came crashing into her sunroof. Continue reading →

Homeowners in the Gatlinburg neighborhood of Pflugerville are busy calling window repair companies after someone shot out their car windows overnight. Continue reading →

While it was widely reported that Tesla received $1.3 billion in incentives from the state of Nevada to build its factory east of Reno, the automaker has only received a fraction of that amount so far and it is gradually unlocking portions of it as it reaches job and investment requirements under the agreement. Continue reading →

Navdy, the Silicon Valley startup that began selling its $799 futuristic heads-up digital display for cars less than two months ago, has been propelled into the automotive big leagues. Continue reading →

Tesla’s Model X “Big Sky” windshield continues to grab media and consumer attention due to its unique design and gorgeous aesthetics. But beyond having world-class engineering, Model X’s panoramic windshield provides an intimate experience allowing driver and passengers to intersect with nature like never-before-seen. Continue reading →

A Johannesburg woman is still in shock after a taxi driver broke her car’s windscreen and mirror in a road rage attack on Monday. Continue reading →

“I wasn’t always a marketing genius, and I’ve been known to seek out the advice of others. Generally I’ve found that to be a good policy.”
–Chuck Bankoff
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It’s been a tough five months for David Walwer. The owner of Virginia Auto Glass in Petersburg was excited back in July when he won a bid to do work for the Petersburg Courts. Continue reading →

In a new survey of hundreds of startup founders, 23 percent said they admired Tesla and SpaceX head Elon Musk more than any other tech leader. Continue reading →

Electric-vehicle sales have jumped in 2016, with InsideEVs reporting that U.S. sales were up 30.7 percent through October to 120,517 units, and worldwide sales were up 30.1 percent to 518,440 units. Continue reading →

The first webinar dedicated specifically to lead generation for the glass industries has been set for Tuesday, December 13, 12:00 PM Eastern. This sponsored webinar is open to all glass professionals; however, spots are limited. Continue reading →

Electric car maker Lucid Motors said Nov. 29 it will build a manufacturing plant in Arizona that will begin production in 2018 as it looks to compete in the fast-growing market for luxury electric vehicles. Continue reading →

A Miami man was issued multiple expired parking meter tickets over a four-day period without any of the parking officers noticing that he was sitting in the driver’s seat–also expired. Continue reading →

“I completed a half-marathon in Grand Cayman on Sunday.”
–Mark Liston
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Apple has revealed it is investing heavily in autonomous vehicles in a letter asking the government to make it easier to develop self-driving cars. Continue reading →

Chevrolet’s Australian-designed pure-electric hatchback will see General Motors lose up to $9,000 on every car it builds, according to a new report. Continue reading →

The Legislature in 2017 is expected to again tackle an age-old problem: uninsured motorists on Mississippi roads. Continue reading →

Nearly every day, most drivers look past something that protects us and makes life better — the automotive windshield. Continue reading →

Police are investigating after a driver said he crashed into a barrier in front of the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office because his windows were fogged up. Continue reading →

When Harold “Hesh” Giller and Herbie Chandler were growing up in West Lynn during the 1930s it’s hard to imagine either of them knew their lifelong friendship and business acumen would become their legacy of New Angle Glass Co., opened in 1946 and still flourishing after 70 years. Continue reading →

Exotic car ownership is a bit of an experiential mixed bag. Continue reading →

Allstate Corporation traded on unusually high volume on Nov. 30, as the stock gained 0.42 percent to close at $69.92. Continue reading →

A female driver had a lucky escape after a bizarre incident in St. John’s Thursday afternoon. Continue reading →

Two teenagers from Peterborough, Ont., have been charged after rocks thrown from a highway overpass smashed through windshields in the same area where police say a local boy was fatally struck while throwing snowballs in a similar incident a decade ago. Continue reading →

“While conducting a training course recently, I covered the proper steps for prepping a pinchweld after a collision repair.”
–Bob Beranek
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Electric carmaker Tesla on Wednesday won permission to open a second retail store in Virginia, a decision that the state’s auto dealers are expected to contest in court. Continue reading →

A trip to a hardware store nearly ended up being a trip to a hospital for a Lively family this week, when debris from a highway overpass spanning Main Street smashed the sunroof of their vehicle. Continue reading →

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is asking the federal court in Dayton to order Fuyao Glass America Inc. to provide documents in a case against the company. Continue reading →

The founding family of Swiss specialty chemicals group Sika has filed an appeal against a court ruling last month that upheld the tactics of Sika management to halt the planned sale of the clan’s stake to Saint-Gobain. Continue reading →

Elon Musk has said that Tesla will begin to roll out its ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ updates before Christmas, making vehicles with the latest hardware ready for full automation. Continue reading →

Certain childhood cautionary tales stick with us all our lives. Continue reading →

What would you do if you were driving down the motorway and a passing bird swooped down and dropped a snake on your windshield? Continue reading →

“We’re booked, and we’ve got bookings on top of those bookings,” said Dan Teach, manager of Safelite AutoGlass on South Tacoma Way. Continue reading →

Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity officially closed Monday morning, bringing together Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company with the solar energy company founded by his cousins Lyndon and Peter Rive. Continue reading →

Change is the only constant. That’s the reality of today and I find it hugely exciting. Continue reading →

Ah justice, you are sweet. Continue reading →

A driver was critically injured Friday when he was hurled through the windshield after losing control of his car while speeding in the South Bay area. Continue reading →

“I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. MK and I had a chance to spend time with grandkids. It just doesn’t get better.”
–Mark Liston
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The all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia has set a lap record of the Silverstone circuit with an epic twist – the car’s windows were completely blacked out. Continue reading →

It started as an everyday lawsuit by some policyholders unhappy with their insurance company for choosing cheap repair parts. Continue reading →

Consumers are being warned to take extra care not to draw attention to their vehicles from thieves. Continue reading →

A court has ordered insurance company State Farm to repay California policyholders millions of dollars in a case that stems from a petition filed by the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) questioning the company’s decision to raise rates in July 2015. Continue reading →

Car break-ins happen year-round, but during the holidays, there can be more to lose. Continue reading →

Fuyao Glass America’s new president has been hired to “stop the bleeding” at the auto glass manufacturer, but the company’s top executive said he won’t include job cuts in his plans to reach profitability. Continue reading →

“We do the online marketing for a lot of businesses so we get an unusual view of what’s actually going on.”
–Chuck Bankoff
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U.S. consumers effectively overpaid for auto insurance coverage by a stunning $101 billion in the last five years, a new study by insurance analytics company ValChoice has found. Continue reading →

Allstate Corp. hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Monday following a dividend announcement from the company. Continue reading →

Sick of getting temporarily blinded by drivers using their high-beam headlights at night, more and more Chinese are equipping the rear windows of their cars with scary reflective decals featuring ghosts, vampires or monsters. Continue reading →

Police on Sunday responded to six incidents in which people reported their car windows had been vandalized. Continue reading →

“My daughter, Jae’s, birthday is this week – Thanksgiving week.”
–Mark Liston
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Albion and Carlton firefighters are at the scene of car that was badly damaged when a branch snapped and fell on the vehicle while it was moving on Kenyonville Rd. Continue reading →

A group of teens in a stolen vehicle in Halifax fled a traffic stop Friday night and threw fire extinguishers as they tried to get away from police minutes before colliding with a bus. Continue reading →

Fuyao Glass America Inc. has parted ways with its senior management team. Continue reading →

Shareholders of Tesla Motors Inc. and SolarCity Corp. approved Tesla’s $2.1 billion all-stock offer to merge and create one company headed by Elon Musk that would sell emissions-free cars and solar panels that help power them. Continue reading →

Legislation, or the lack thereof, can often deter innovation—but Michigan’s newest package of legislation is designed to roll requirements along with the speed of innovation, reflecting the importance of the auto industry to the state. Continue reading →

A Colorado Springs man has earned the nickname “Windshield Poet” for going from car to car, leaving behind a simple message. Continue reading →

A combination of intoxication and frustration led to Daryl Bradbury smashing the windows of a police car before he was found hiding in a bush, a court has heard. Continue reading →

South Korea’s building materials maker KCC will be able to strengthen its presence in the housing construction market after adding Sambu Construction Industrial Co., profit-making subsidiary of Sambu Construction Co. under court reorganization program. Continue reading →

If you’ve ever had a problem with your car’s windshield, chances are that someone from Safelite AutoGlass repaired or replaced it. Continue reading →

Every year, Motor Trend gives the Car of the Year award to different vehicles. Continue reading →

Despite some well-publicized mishaps this year, the Tesla Model S has snagged the coveted distinction of being the “Most Loved Model” in the United States for a second time in three years. Continue reading →

As she drove on South Alex Road in West Carrollton with her 2-year-old daughter, Sara Holtzman of Centerville was given a dangerous scare when a brick hit the front of her car. Continue reading →

Stones were reportedly used to smash car windows in Dartford. Police are appealing for information to find out how many cars were targeted and who was behind the vandalism. Continue reading →

A new contract with Siemens means that glassmaker Pilkington are set to save approximately £2 million (USD $2.48 milliion) at two of their manufacturing sites in St Helens over the next five years. Continue reading →

Robert Heaton is hoping to land a job with Fuyao. To say he’d be excited if he got a position is an understatement. Continue reading →

Jaguar has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, marking a “revolutionary” step forward for the luxury car maker. Continue reading →