Detectives from the California Department of Insurance, arrested four people November 16 for allegedly ripping off four auto insurers for more than $34,000 by filing fraudulent insurance claims. One additional suspect was taken into custody Thursday, November 15, 2018. All suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Jail. Investigated by the Urban Auto Fraud Task […]
AAA Research Shows 4 In 10 People Misjudge Driving Systems’ Ability Based On System Name
A new survey from AAA finds that 40 percent of Americans expect partially automated driving systems, with names like Autopilot, ProPILOT or Pilot Assist, to have the ability to drive the car by itself, indicating a gap between consumer understanding of these technologies and reality. AAA also tested these systems and found that they are […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in August
Production was down in August versus both 2017 and the previous month. Production hourly wage up over 3 percent versus previous year. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that collision repair industry production in August was down compared to both last year […]
Italy Plant to Become New Mopar Parts Distribution Hub Serving World Markets
The historic Fiat plant in Rivalta, located near Turin in Italy, is set to become one of the Mopar brand’s global parts and distribution centers serving Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and additional world markets. Prompted by the rapid global expansion of Mopar, the service, parts and customer-care brand for FCA vehicles, this project […]
CARSTAR Adds Two Locations to Collision Repair Network
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Advantage Collision Center, a 20,000 sq. ft. collision repair center, located at 3013 Airline Blvd. in Portsmouth, Va. and CARSTAR Collision Express, an 18,000 sq. ft. center located at 3705 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, N.C. The collision repair centers are owned by Lisa and Mike Black. “Having been an […]
LKQ Corporation Donates $25,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
LKQ Corporation has renewed its $25,000 contribution to the Collision Repair Education Foundation, as part of its continuing commitment to the future of the collision repair industry. The financial contribution is in addition to the in-kind donation of parts that LKQ donates to collision school programs each year. The monetary contribution assists Education Foundation’s ability […]
Traffic Volume Declined in September
Compared to the same month the previous year, traffic volume in the U.S. was down in September. The 12-month rolling average slightly down from record high level in August. Travel volume in September declined on a year-over-year basis. This is the third month in 2018 where the monthly driving total declined on a year-over-year basis. […]
CAPA Announces Standard for Aftermarket Exterior Cameras
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) approved a new standard, CAPA Standard 702, for exterior cameras. The standard, which currently applies to rear-view cameras only, but may be expanded to include side- and front-view cameras in the future, includes requirements for: image quality, ingress protection, electric components, mechanics, performance, material identification, dimensions, appearance, function, construction, […]
Small Business Optimism Marks Two Years of Historic Readings
National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index though down 0.5 points, continues to remain at high levels. Small business optimism continued its two-year streak of record highs, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index October reading of 107.4, down 0.5 points from September. Overall, small businesses continue to support […]
IIHS Finds GM Front Crash Prevention with Autobrake Cuts Collisions Over 40%
An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems adds to the evidence that forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking prevent crashes. GM vehicles with autobrake and forward collision warning had 43 percent fewer police-reported front-to-rear crashes of all severities and 64 percent fewer front-to-rear […]
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