Volkswagen plans to strengthen its hybrid lineup and is again considering manufacturing a pickup truck for the U.S. market before the end of the decade. VW made the announcement last week and said, going forward, [...]
A North Carolina collision repair shop and the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) have taken issue with recent correspondence from the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI), which advises shops “to take a more proactive role [...]
North Carolina State University researchers say their new study finds that composite metal foam (CMF) could significantly improve frontal vehicle collision safety by increasing injury prevention limits at higher impact speeds by up to 48%. [...]
Investment bank Stephens Inc. expects data to show a 1% year-over-year decrease in vehicle crashes in June, once all data is gathered, according to an automotive ecosystem industry update. The report notes that an initial [...]
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) has asked the U.S. House and Senate to permanently ban the sale, import, and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware, and software before the conclusion of the 119th [...]
The California legislature has approved a package of 10 bills sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, three of which are meant to hold insurance companies accountable, according to a California Department of Insurance (CDI) press [...]
The Kansas Department of Insurance (KDI) closed more than 3,000 complaints falling within the six major lines of insurance, including auto, health, homeowners, renters, life, annuities, and long-term care in 2025, according to a news [...]
Waymo is now providing public rides in 14 cities, with its service launch in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa on Tuesday. Tens of thousands in each of the three cities have already signed up for [...]
The launch of the Neue Klasse marks the first time BMW will offer an expanded portfolio of active safety assistance systems as standard across multiple model series. BMW Group’s website states that the Neue Klasse [...]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Lee White will open the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) 2026 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. White will present [...]
