Currently only 10% of all cars on US roads are equipped with ADAS, but that number is expected to grow rapidly, with carmakers pledging to outfit almost every new vehicle with forward collision warning and city-speed automatic emergency braking by 2020. — Reuters
The rapid rise of crash-avoidance technology has set carmakers and repair shops on course for a collision that could determine who controls the US$800bil (RM3.34tril) auto aftermarket in the digital age.
Given the unprecedented sophistication of the systems, which include lane-keeping assistance, automatic braking and blind spot detection, many automakers say only parts and repairs from their authorised dealers can ensure safety.
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