Verra Mobility Corp.’s latest survey of 2,000 U.S. adults shows that 72% expect their next vehicle to function like a smartphone, with built-in apps and services. Active connected services usage has crossed the majority threshold [...]

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings announced Thursday that a consortium of private investment firms, led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management, will acquire it in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $6.1 billion. [...]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it “cannot confirm the status” of the remaining 9% of more than 67 million recalled Takata airbags, or whether they remain on U.S. roads. NHTSA told Repairer [...]

Rivian has expanded its partnership with energy technology company Redwood Materials to recycle production scrap and end-of-life EV batteries, according to a Rivian press release. Redwood will also provide stationary battery storage at its manufacturing [...]

A National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) working group has adopted revisions to the association’s State Licensing Handbook for insurance producers and has requested public comment. The Producer Licensing Uniformity (D) Working Group adopted the [...]

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has shared details about the third and final session of its 2026 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit, which will wrap up an afternoon program focused on vehicle safety, [...]

China has proposed a new draft rule to set standards for remanufactured auto parts, according to multiple media sources.  Business Today Malaysia reports the proposal sets requirements for sourcing used components, product quality, traceability, and [...]

A new report from Volvo finds that equal protection for men and women can be achieved through data-driven safety development grounded in real-world crash research, the release states.  The research found that overall injury for [...]