Allstate brand auto net written premiums up 5.7 percent in 2018. Sees increase in total losses on newer vehicles due to increased part cost, technology and repair complexity. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018. “Allstate continues to deliver strong operating results while building the […]
CIECA Forms Calibration Committee
All industry stakeholders invited to first meeting January 29. The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee (SDC) focused on calibration. All industry stakeholders, including OEMs and non-CIECA members, are invited to attend committee meetings that will be held on Tuesdays at 1 pm EST/Noon CST starting […]
ASA and Auto Alliance Partner to Promote OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Associations believe new laws necessary to protect consumers and assure collision repair facilities are fairly compensated. Seeks to keep effort separate from aftermarket parts legislation. In a press briefing yesterday, the Automotive Service Association and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers outlined their plans to promote laws that would require OEM procedures be used in collision repairs […]
Toyota Safety Sense Equipped Vehicles Top 10 Million Units Globally, 5 Million in North America
Manufacturer reports 70 percent reduction in rear-end collisions in Japan on vehicles equipped with systems. Toyota Motor Corporation announced the total global number of vehicles equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), the Toyota-developed preventive safety package, has reached the 10 million unit mark, approximately three and a half years after its March 2015 introduction. It […]
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 […]
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 […]
AAA Urges Consumer to Consider Collision Repair Facility ADAS Capabilities When Choosing Shop
AAA research shows advanced driver assistance system double collision repair bills for minor accidents. According to new research from AAA released today, vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and others, can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due to […]
Subaru Sells One-Millionth Vehicle With EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
Subaru of America, Inc. announced the sale of its one-millionth vehicle equipped with award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Introduced in 2012, EyeSight is available across Subaru model lines. The company’s consistent annual sales growth allowed it to accomplish the milestone in six years. “Subaru has achieved 10 consecutive years of sales growth in the United […]
AAA Reports Drivers Rely Too Heavily on New Vehicle Safety Technologies In Spite of Limitations
While popular ADAS technology could eliminate nearly 3 million collisions per year, misunderstanding and misuse of driver assistance technology could lead to a crash. More and more, drivers are recognizing the value in having vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like blind spot monitoring systems, forward collision warning and lane keeping assist. However, while […]
FCA US Invests $30 Million on Autonomous Driving and ADAS Testing Facility
FCA US announced that it has invested more than $30 million at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan to further development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies. The all-new facility, which begins testing programs in September, features a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature evaluation area and a high-tech command center. […]