BMW plans to spend more in research and development (R&D) than it ever has before in 2024 with a focus on electrification of its vehicle portfolio, in-car digital innovations, software stacks and automated driving, according [...]
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office provides a somewhat vague answer to the “right to repair” question — it isn’t a matter of access for independent repair shops; access exists, but is [...]
Audi is redefining steel welding training with a new four-day course certified shops are required to take. The training is 70% hands-on and focuses on the basics of welding steel and welder settings. “It meets [...]
Stellantis plans to lay off about 400 U.S. workers as it shifts its focus to electric vehicle (EV) production, according to multiple media reports. The layoffs will be effective March 31 and represent 2% of [...]
Jeff Kinsey, assistant vice president and actuary at State Farm Insurance Companies, has been elected chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) Board of Directors. HLDI is an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for [...]
Changes to training and education are the first step in protecting consumers against future cyber attacks as mobility industries, such as the automotive industry, increase the use of software, according to a recent SAE International [...]
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has released a new report that explains how safeguarding driver privacy and data protection will be critical to ensuring widespread acceptance of new safety technology in vehicles. The report [...]
About 60% of U.S. shoppers used a split payment option in the past year, according to data collected by PYMNTS. Split payments or installment plans such as buy now, pay later (BNPL) give consumers the [...]
Michael Tipsord is retiring as State Farm’s CEO after holding the position for nearly a decade, according to a State Farm news release. Jon Farney, the company’s current president, has been selected to step into [...]
As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the road the risk of additional EV fires and thermal runaway will likely increase, and a handful of companies say they have solutions to prevent both. Thermal runaway occurs [...]
