GM Partner Perks Members Can Now Pay for SCRS Membership Using the EY Mastercard
... Virginia, February 20 – The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) today announced an arrangement with GM Partner Perks Exclusively ...
CCC: AI claims processing up 60%, how that benefits claim cycle times
CCC Intelligent Solutions has announced an update to its insurer artificial intelligence (AI) adoption report, which for the third year shows significant growth in the adoption of AI in auto claims. The company views AI [...]
New lawsuit highlights hidden dangers of auto corrosion
Several Mercedes-Benz models produced from 2010 to 2022 are alleged to contain rust and corrosion-prone subframes posing as a safety risk, according to a new lawsuit. The legal filing is the latest reminder of the [...]
P&C Reports: Consumers ‘want more from carriers,’ biz insurance should offer risk mitigation rather than claims coverage only
Through recent research, global consultancy firm Bain & Co. says P&C insurance segment consumers want more from their carriers. After experiencing “years of turbulence” from extreme weather to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bain says consumers don’t [...]
Utah mulls commercial EV charging tax, lowering gas tax
Utah has joined other state lawmakers in amending laws to make money off of electric vehicle (EV) use to put toward road construction and maintenance. Lawmakers in the state are considering a tax on businesses [...]
Hyundai exec: OEM is ‘very close’ to next-level automation capabilities
Hyundai is getting closer to developing Level 3 autonomous driving technology, an executive said at a recent industry event, signally the automaker plans to join other OEMs in further advancing self-driving features. “We’re very close, [...]
Repairers & consumers continue to face parts delay, what to do for the safest & most efficient outcome
A recent Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Consumer Tip video addressing supply chain challenges made a mainstream media appearance, picked up by an NBC affiliate in Los Angeles. The video discussed why collision repairers [...]
Florida, Georgia lawmakers launch caucus to improve access to vehicle data
A new vehicle data access committee was launched by lawmakers from different states and political affiliations. Rep. Earl “Buddy Carter (R-Georgia) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-Florida) said they established the Vehicle Data Access Caucus to [...]
Subaru Solterra recall due to improper hub bolt torquing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on behalf of Subaru, has issued a second recall on improperly repaired 2023 Solterras and recommends they immediately be taken off the road. The recall affects 1,182 Solterra [...]
Illinois bill would require new homes to include EV chargers
A pair of new bills introduced in Illinois would require new homes and housing complexes in the state to include electric vehicle (EV) parking stalls for each dwelling. The Electric Vehicle Charging AC, SB0040, would require [...]