New tariffs on assembled vehicles and some automotive parts are expected to disrupt supply chains and increase repair costs. However, Mitchell International says the impact likely won’t hit until mid- to late summer. A 25% [...]
The Supreme Court of Oregon has reversed a Court of Appeals ruling that granted a $26.3 million summary judgment to plaintiffs in a case that alleged Farmers Insurance Co. broke anti-steering laws in the state. [...]
A new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (FTS) report researches and provides suggestions for how tow trucks and other roadside service vehicles (RSVs) can best safely operate in a wide range of roadway environments and [...]
A bill filed in the Nevada Senate, on behalf of the Department of Motor Vehicles, would increase penalties for repair shops operating without a license or registration in the state. The bill, SB80, would mean [...]
Hyundai Mobis, the OEM’s global auto parts vendor, has developed a fire extinguishing technology to prevent thermal runaway in electric vehicles. Battery cells in vehicles equipped with the system would immediately be sprayed with an [...]
Global automotive technology company, Luminar, has formed a new team of executive advisors tasked with enhancing vehicle safety and informing the company’s growth strategy. The Luminar Automotive Council (LAC) brings together veteran industry leaders from [...]
“Right to repair” debate has returned to the Maine legislature with a new package of bills aimed at repealing the new Data Law passed by referendum in 2023. More than 84% of voters approved the [...]
An Oklahoma House Committee approved a bill Tuesday that will cap storage fees and restrict administrative charges for total loss vehicles. The bill, SB641, passed the Senate last month with a 32-8 vote after the [...]
Many consumers don’t have confidence in their understanding of their current auto insurance coverage, according to a new report from Finance Buzz. Overall 39% of consumers said they are somewhat confident (37%) or are a [...]
New research has found that, over the last few years, many ADAS features have become less in demand by drivers, partially attributable to a lack of real-world situations to experience features firsthand, even if their [...]
