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CCC Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Support Total Loss Decisions

October 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) introduced today its Smart Total Loss solution, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered claims solution that uses and analyzes a single photo to help auto insurers predict a vehicle total loss in seconds, with superior accuracy, and without human intervention. According to the company, CCC Smart Total Loss uses deep learning […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC, Photo Estimating, Total Loss

1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Minnesota

October 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

In addition to new location, 1Collision also announces two staff appointments. 1Collision Network announced the addition of Ed’s Collision and Glass in Maple Grove, Minn. Owned by Mike and Sandy Cox, the new location is the sixth collision center in Minnesota to affiliate with 1Collision. Jim Keller, Network President said, “Mike and Sandy are excellent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Minnesota, Network Affiliations, People

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in New York State

October 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR Ferber Automotive, located at 8120 Erie Road, Angola, N.Y. The facility owned by Thomas S. Ferber. “We continue to expand our presence in the upstate New York region and are proud to welcome CARSTAR Ferber Automotive and owner Thomas S. Ferber to our CARSTAR family,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, New York State

Mitchell Releases Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Claim Review Solution

October 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Integrated workflow solution analyzes and learns from photos to help identify correct replace and repair decisions.  Mitchell announced it has launched its WorkCenter Assisted Review, the first integrated workflow solution to leverage artificial intelligence for the estimate review process.  By using visual computing to analyze photos, the solution uses machine-learning technology to help identify incorrect […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Mitchell International, Photo Estimating, Tractable

American and European Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers Call for Free Trade and Harmonized Standards

October 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA and CLEPA call for US and EU to harmonize vehicle safety and emission regulations In a joint statement released October 11, the U.S.-based Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) voiced support for free and fair trade, access to raw and finished materials, and harmonized safety and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CLEPA, MEMA, Regulations, Safety

California Man Sentenced To Prison For Selling Counterfeit Airbags

October 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vitaliy Fedorchuk, 28, of Antelope, Calif., was sentenced by United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to one year and one day in prison and a $5,000 fine for an international scheme to sell counterfeit airbags via eBay and other internet sales sites, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, between […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags

AutoClaims Direct Launches Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Division

October 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoClaims Direct, (ACD) announced the launch of acdcorp.ai, a labs division within the company focused on rapid development and deployment of machine learning and computer vision for the auto claims industry. “Our industry leading technology provides one unified platform for multi-channel inspections including mobile self-service claims, virtual processing, field networks, collision repair and salvage. By […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACD, Artificial Intelligence

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Kentucky

October 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR South Broadway at 422 Angliana Ave, Lexington, Ky., owned by Kevin Rains. The collision repair center is Rains’ third CARSTAR facility. Rains other two CARSTAR locations are CARSTAR West Chester in West Chester, Ohio, and CARSTAR Center City in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was recently named […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Kentucky, Network Affiliations

Collision Repair Industry Production Remains at Record Levels Through July

October 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Repair Industry Production

For the fourth consecutive month, the collision repair industry in July achieved record levels of production. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that total production for the collision repair industry in July remained at record levels. The industry’s total production, which we […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Industry Production

Automotive Parts Impacted by Kobe Steel Quality Scandal

October 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Sunday, Kobe Steel, Ltd. announced it has discovered that data inspection certificates had been falsified in its aluminum and copper business and products were shipped to customers, including vehicle manufacturers, to indicate they had met specifications. Today, the company announced that steel power products were also affected. This incident of improper conduct came to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kobe Steel

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