Katherine (Kat) Coig, editor of WINDOW FILM magazine, is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, with a bachelor of science in grammar and English. She is responsible for WINDOW FILM magazine, its e-newsletter, and the award winning FILMâd newscast. As assistant editor of USGlass, she travels to industry events, and writes news and feature articles for the publication. In her spare time, Kat loves to paint (acrylics), and she too is a runner and also has a new-found love of boxing.
Would you be comfortable taking a ride in a self-driving car? If youâve got hesitation, youâre not alone. According to a recent Gartner Consumer Trends in Automotive survey, 55 percent of the consumers it surveyed arenât on board with letting technology takeover completely. Learn about self-driving cars and Lidar.
Read More...One of Kelly Blue Bookâs top picks for best family car, the Subaru Outback (a multi-year winner), is currently the subject of a lawsuit. The reason? Spontaneous windshield breakage. It sounds unlikely, but numerous Outback and Legacy owners have filed complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the issue. The manufacturer responded […]
Read More...Auto manufacturers are all about integrative technology these days. From self-driving vehicles to vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, giants in the auto industry are getting innovative, and fast. If youâve found yourself asking, âWhat will they come up with next?â Well, the answer could be right out your window: interactive glass and power-generating solar panels.
Read More...While a hail storm can sometimes be harmless, other times, it can be quite destructive. It can leave in its wake shattered windshields and numerous auto glass insurance claims. Take, for example, the recent hailstorm that ravaged the Denver, Colo., metro area in early May 2017.
Read More...Well, itâs 2017, and the world isnât quite what was depicted on the 1960âs futuristic sitcom The Jetsons. But, that doesnât mean the auto industry isnât headed that way. Take, for example, the advancements made in automated driver assist systems (ADAS). With smart technology in full stride, will basic safety features on cars, such as side-view mirrors, become obsolete?
Read More...Ever wondered why the phrase âobjects may be closer than they appearâ has been included on nearly all side view mirrors since the â70s? It may not happen as often as a crack or chip on your windshield does, but damage to side-view and rearview mirrors does happenâprobably more frequently than we realize. Hereâs the 411 on all things automotive mirrors.
Read More...Glass has become an everyday part of life—from the windows in our homes and offices to the windshields of our automobiles. And while you may not think twice about the glass touch screen on your cell phone or tablet, what if your windshield was just as interactive?
Read More...A rock has nicked your windshield. Can the glass be repaired? Let’s look at a couple of key factors that play into repairing, as opposed to replacing, a damaged windshield.
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