Reports 92 percent of its vehicles currently have autonomous emergency braking as standard equipment. Toyota and Lexus announced the companies plan to start deployment of Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) systems on vehicles sold in the United States starting in 2021, with the goal of adoption across most of its lineup by the mid-2020s. Toyota and […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network on South Coast
Fix Auto UK announced that St Leonards Motors Bodyshop and Accident Repair Centre has joined its collision repair network adding further representation on the south coast. Managed by Mark Booth, the 22,000 sq. ft. collision repair center will be known in the network as Fix Auto Hastings. The four-booth facility which is staffed by a […]
WIN Announces Speakers for 2018 Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the speakers that have been selected to present at the 2018 Educational Conference being held May 7th-9th, at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. “Racing to Connect” was revealed earlier this year as the theme of the event. The connections between individuals, within teams and within connected cars are a focus […]
Consumers Union Calls on Tesla to Improve Safety of “Autopilot” Driver-Assist System
Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports (CR), called on Tesla to move quickly to improve the safety of its “Autopilot” driver-assist system and to publicly release the detailed data behind the company’s safety claims. The company recently acknowledged that this technology was engaged at the time of a recent fatal crash in California, […]
3M Contributes $250,000 to United Nations Road Safety Initiative
3M has pledged support as a founding donor to a newly established United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund. The company committed $250,000 to the UN Road Safety Trust Fund which aims to accelerate progress in improving global road safety by bridging the gaps in the mobilization of resources for effective action at all levels. “With […]
Blackstone to Acquire Australia-Based AMA Group’s Collision Repair Business for $395 Million
Private equity firm also owns Service King Collision Repair Centers Australia’s AMA Group (ASX:AMA) announced today that it will sell its collision repair business to the U.S. private equity firm Blackstone for AU$508 million ($395.4 million) and spin off its automotive component and accessory (ACAD) business into a new company that will remain listed on […]
Investcorp Acquires Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Distributor KSI Trading Corp
Investcorp announced its recent acquisition of KSI Trading Corp. (KSI), a supplier of aftermarket collision repair parts in the U.S. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1984, KSI services over 10,000 collision repair shop customers across 25 locations in 14 states. Headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, KSI has over 600 […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
Fix Auto Canada announced a new location added to its collision repair network in High River, Alberta. This new location owned by Bill and Nancy Wilkison, is new to the network but not to the community having served local residents in the area for 25 years. “I’ve always enjoyed repairing vehicles and making them perfect,” […]
Mercedes-Benz USA to Pilot Vehicle Subscription Service in Nashville and Philadelphia
Subscription includes insurance and maintenance Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC announced that they will launch Mercedes-Benz Collection, a luxury vehicle subscription service which allows customers to switch in and out of vehicles depending on their needs or lifestyle. In partnership with Mercedes-Benz dealers, the service will launch in June as a pilot […]
NAIC Unveils Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) announced the launch of Keep the Road Code, a new campaign that focuses on preventing distracted driving. April is distracted driving awareness month. “We know that there has been a significant increase in distracted driving accidents and fatalities since 2008,” said Julie Mix McPeak, NAIC President and Tennessee […]
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