Mobileye led the auto-tech names higher today while Nvidia pulled back, splitting the tape between ADAS players and the broader chip trade.
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ASE is building a new ADAS calibration credential, and the House just locked in right-to-repair language. Both matter for how you staff and operate.
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1. ASE developing ADAS calibration technician credential
ASE announced a new general ADAS calibration certification coming down the pipeline. This credential will set a baseline standard across the industry. If you're hiring or training techs, this shapes your hiring bar and your shop's credibility with insurers.
Mark says: Start vetting your ADAS techs now against what ASE will require. You'll want to know if your staff qualifies before shops use it as a marketing hammer.
2. House passes amended REPAIR Act backing 2014 MOU
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved updated legislation that codifies the 2014 memorandum of understanding between OEMs and the aftermarket. This locks in access to parts, service data, and diagnostics. It shifts the legal ground under your right to repair and source parts independently.
Mark says: Document your parts sourcing and diagnostic access now. This legislation backs your position when OEMs push back on non-OEM glass or sensors.
3. Audi adaptive beam headlights debut in U.S. later this year
Audi's adaptive beam headlights are coming to the 2027 Q9 and SQ9 SUVs in the U.S. market. These systems adjust beam patterns in real time. They require calibration after collision repair and add complexity to headlight work beyond traditional alignment.
Mark says: Get the Audi headlight recalibration bulletin now and price it into your Q9/SQ9 estimates. Don't let this become a surprise supplement.
Rivian received the American Iron and Steel Institute's Automotive Excellence Award for high-strength steel practices. The award signals OEM commitment to material innovation in EV platforms. For shops, it means more advanced materials and repair specifications on the horizon.
Mark says: Watch Rivian TSBs for material-specific repair callouts. High-strength steel requires different sectioning and welding specs than traditional steel.
5. Body shop fire underscores chemical storage risk
A Missouri body shop employee was injured in a fire caused by cleaning chemicals stored on-site. The incident is a reminder of proper chemical handling and storage protocols. OSHA citations and liability follow chemical fires.
Mark says: Audit your chemical storage and labeling today. Improper storage costs money, injures people, and sinks shops. Do it now.