Newly released results from a survey conducted by Cox Automotive have found that consumers looking to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) prefer pickup trucks, specifically the F-150 Lightning. The survey was conducted in July and [...]
PPG has shared details on its launch of new software and a wireless device that they say would improve shop efficiency and cut back on paint remixes through automated processes. The software, called PPG LINQ, [...]
General Motors (GM) shared this week how it’s working with Google Cloud to bring conversational artificial intelligence (AI) technology into millions of vehicles. It’s doing so through its OnStar interactive virtual assistant (IVA), launched last [...]
Within the ongoing push and pull between college and trade school recruitment many are saying more needs to be done to build up the number of skilled trades workers as older workers age out. While [...]
Farmers Insurance is laying off 11% of its employees throughout all its business lines to better position itself for “long-term profitability and growth.” About 2,400 employees will be affected as the insurer shifts to a [...]
Nearly one-third of drivers whose vehicles are equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) believe new technologies are worsening their behind-the-wheel skills, according to new data from the United Kingdom. The findings emerged from a [...]
Tesla will face two trials this fall over allegations that its Autopilot feature quit working, causing injuries and two deaths. The first will be held in September regarding a 2019 death near Los Angeles, according [...]
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis have announced their respective plans to expand their electric vehicle (EV) charging networks across the U.S., including the installation of Mercedes’ first high-power charging stations. Beginning in October, the first Mercedes-Benz Charging [...]
Ford has shared information to help educate repairers on its Mach-E emergency response guide (ERG) and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) component locations. It did so through the most recent edition of its “On Target” [...]
The California Department of Insurance (DOI) reports that nine people have been arrested and 23 charged in connection with a “family and friend” auto insurance fraud ring. The felony counts also include conspiracy. The DOI [...]
