Claim Genius and Merimen Technologies announced the signing of a strategic agreement for under which Merimen will bring Claim Genius’s real time damage estimates for passenger vehicles into its TrueSight suite of analytics products. Merimen will then introduce it to its network of global and regional insurance carriers across 10 countries in Asia and the […]
Getaround Selects Snapsheet Digital Claims Management Platform
Snapsheet announced the expansion of a long-term partnership with Getaround. The carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly access and drive cars nearby selected the Snapsheet Claims platform to digitize and automate its claims processes. The Snapsheet platform enables Getaround to expedite repairs and process claims, maximizing vehicle availability across its nationwide marketplace. Getaround, which […]
Metromile and Ford Partner on Personalized Car Insurance
Metromile announced it is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to provide Ford connected vehicle owners with personalized car insurance to be more affordable and fairer. Ford is Metromile’s first agreement with a major manufacturer, and its models are the most popular domestic make among Metromile customers. Since its launch in 2012, Metromile has used […]
Honda and General Motors Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America
General Motors and Honda today announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding following extensive preliminary discussions toward establishing a North American automotive alliance. The scope of the proposed alliance includes a range of vehicles to be sold under each company’s distinct brands, as well as cooperation in purchasing, research and development, and connected […]
Team PRP and Gold Standard Certified Parts Announce Partnership
Team PRP, the nation’s largest group of independent automotive recyclers announced an expanded partnership with Gold Standard Certified Parts. Last year, the two groups announced a partnership on recycled suspension part certification. “Team PRP is very pleased to be in this strategic partnership with Gold Standard,” stated Mark Gamble, Team PRP’s Executive Director. “We hold […]
State Farm and Ford Partner on Usage-Based Insurance
State Farm and Ford announced that they have entered into an agreement to share connected vehicle telematics data for usage-based insurance (UBI) products. State Farm customers with eligible connected Ford vehicles will be able to opt-in to Drive Safe & Save, the voluntary usage-based insurance (UBI) program by State Farm that uses vehicle telematics to […]
Bosch and Pony.ai Collaborate on Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Management
Self-driving startup Pony.ai announced an agreement with Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services, today to explore the future of automotive maintenance and repair for autonomous fleets. One of many opportunities in the autonomous driving space is the continuous operation of a fleet, and the reduction of downtime. Pony.ai and Bosch’s Automotive Aftermarket division […]
Safelite Solutions Cancels Partnership with Westhill
Safelite announced that is was dissolving the relationship with Westhill Inc. that was announced in January. As part of the move, Tom Feeney, President and CEO of Safelite, is resigning his board position. Westhill Inc. is an Atlanta-based digital solutions company serving the property and casualty insurance industry. Feeney said, “Over the past few months, […]
Service King Selects CCC for Parts eCommerce
Service King transitions systemwide to CCC ONE Repair Management Technology and the CCC Parts Network. CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced that Service King Collision has named CCC its parts eCommerce provider. Part of the CCC ONE repair management platform, CCC Parts connects collision repairers to an extensive network of parts suppliers, streamlining parts ordering […]
Beacon Equipment Named Global Finishing Solutions Preferred Distributor
Beacon Equipment Resources is now Global Finishing Solutions’ (GFS) preferred automotive and truck refinish distributor in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. A long-standing partner of GFS, Beacon Equipment is a full-service distributor with proven experience and vast resources to support equipment sales, service and maintenance needs throughout a broad geographic area. Support from Beacon Equipment […]