Three in 10 consumers are under water on car loans at trade-in
More than 3 in 10 Americans (30.9%) are trading in a vehicle on which they owe more on their loan than the car is worth, according to a new report from Edmunds. It found that [...]
Texas releases proposed rulemaking on right-to-appraisal law
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has released its proposed requirements for a right to appraisal (RTA) bill passed into legislation last year. SB 458 (98R, 2025) requires property insurance policies in Texas to include [...]
Volvo starts production of first vehicle with megacasting
Volvo has started the production of the EX60, its first vehicle to use megacasting, a recent news release says. The fully electric EX60 is planned for deliveries starting in early summer. Volvo increased production volumes [...]
Detroit ToolBank opens its doors with $25,000 donation from Ford Philanthropy and Carhartt
During National Volunteer Week, a new nonprofit organization, Detroit ToolBank, opened its doors. It aims to provide tools to the community to aid in service projects and workforce training programs. Ford Philanthropy and Carhartt donated [...]
CIC forms ADAS-focused Consumer Advocacy Task Force
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) has shared details about its new consumer advocacy task force, aimed at ADAS safety education. The idea to form the Consumer Advocacy Task Force is the result of discussions among [...]
California insurance department submits Prop 103 rulemaking package for final review
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has submitted its Intervenor and Administrative Hearing Bureau Fairness and Accountability rulemaking package to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for final review, which it says marks the most [...]
Minnesota bill would establish intelligent speed assistance program
Minnesota is considering a bill that would establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for drivers who excessively speed in the state. The bill, HB3429, would make it a gross misdemeanor for anyone who holds [...]
Mercedes announces multi-year partnership with Liquid AI
Mercedes-Benz recently announced a multi-year partnership with Liquid AI to advance on-board services. A press release says that the partnership is designed to advance the performance of real-time, private, and local AI experiences for on-board [...]
Allstate, Liberty Mutual, State Farm increase lobbying spending in first quarter
The insurance industry continued to focus on multiple issues, including the REPAIR Act during the first quarter of 2026, lobbying disclosures filed with the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The American Property Casualty Insurance [...]
Allstate pays Virginia woman’s full repair bill after she goes to local media
A Virginia woman went to a local news station after Allstate refused to pay her full repair bill, according to a newscast from 12 On Your Side. The woman, Tina Kelley, told reporters that a [...]