Q3 saw a dramatic reversal in U.S. repairable battery electric vehicle (BEV) collision claims frequency, jumping to an all-time high of 3.21%, according to Mitchell International’s latest “Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights” report. Mitchell noted that [...]
A United Kingdom-based study from the University of Leeds has found that electric vehicles aren’t more of a risk to pedestrians than gas-powered vehicles; however, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have a higher pedestrian casualty rate. [...]
New legislation filed in Florida would place AI parameters within insurance claims handling and require mandatory human reviews of claim denials as soon as July 1, if passed. HB 527, and companion bill SB 202, [...]
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe tells Automotive News that as tariff policy has evolved, the impact is smaller on his company’s bottom line. “The thing to keep in mind is that the tariff environment has been [...]
Motive, an AI platform for physical operations, has launched new AI tools that detect risky driving behavior, such as lane swerving, smoking, and forward parking. “The new capabilities are designed to give drivers and organizations [...]
Automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis plans to present more than 30 mobility convergence technologies at CES 2026 in January, while Nissan has announced new AI advancements. Under the theme “Layer of Progress,” Hyundai Mobis says it [...]
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) states that an initiative it will launch with WrenchWay in January will provide easy and direct communication between the repair industry and schools. ASE Connects will be [...]
Hyundai Motor America is recalling Genesis G90 models because of a silver paint that can scatter radar signals for a bumper sensor and cause the automaker’s Highway Driving Assist (HDA) to brake suddenly. The recall [...]
PartsTrader says it has launched a next-generation, AI-enabled parts procurement platform in response to marketplace challenges, fueled by extensive input from collision repairers, as well as collaborative engagement with repairers, insurers, and suppliers. Called Orderly, [...]
A Pennsylvania bill would require collision repair shops to register to receive alerts about hit-and-run vehicle descriptions and report vehicles that match those descriptions. HB 2635, filed by Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-192), would create “Jay [...]
