Vehicle Technology and Trends 2018 (VT018E02) – I-CAR Canada

Vehicle Technology and Trends 2018 will cover features and collision repair procedures for several 2018 models, including North American, Asian, and European vehicles. Manufacturing trends are increasing, with more vehicle makers turning to electric propulsion and thinking about autonomy. Safety features are also trending in a big way. After completing this course, students will be able to explain the role of new steels in new vehicle construction, describe Evasive Steering Assist technology, discuss the trend among OEMs to make advanced driver-assist systems standard, and understand how OEMs are introducing autonomous vehicles before their time. Students will also be able to summarize the latest headlamp innovations, explain Ford’s continuing surge towards the use of aluminum, recognize GM’s new approach at body repair information, whilst identifying the 2018 family of Honda Clarity models and describing the mixed material Audi A8.