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Hyundai Joins the Verisk Usage-Based Insurance Data Exchange

April 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joins General Motors and Honda, increasing reach of the exchange to 32 percent of U.S. auto market. Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK), the data analytics provider, announced that Hyundai Motor America has signed an exclusive agreement to join the Verisk Data Exchange. As a participating automaker, Hyundai will supply Verisk with driving data from its consenting connected car […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda, General Motors, Hyundai, Verisk

GM Reported to Use Carbon Fiber in Next Generation Full Size Pickups

December 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Composite material is stronger and lighter than steel or aluminum. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, General Motors (NYSE:GM) is planning to incorporate carbon fiber into its next generation full size pickup trucks. The move comes as vehicle manufacturers have sought to reduce the mass of its full size pickup trucks to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carbon Fiber, General Motors

GM Targeting 2019 for Introduction of Self-Driving Taxi Fleet

December 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cruise Automation Bolt

Vehicle manufacturer projects safety technology progress will enable mass launch of self-driving vehicle ride service in major metro markets within two years. In a presentation for investors last week, General Motors executives outlined their electric and autonomous vehicle ambitions. According to Dan Amman, president of GM, autonomous vehicles represent the biggest business opportunity since the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, General Motors

GM Announces Collision Repair Certification Program Launch in 2018

July 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Will look to incorporate technologies like OnStar to communicate with customers and streamline repair process. General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced it will launch a comprehensive collision certification program in 2018. Previously, GM has had vehicle-specific certification programs such as for various models of the Chevrolet Corvette. In 2015, GM announced an aluminum […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, OEM Certification

GM’s Maven Car Sharing Adds Monthly Option for Members that Includes Insurance

March 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transportation option is available in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Initial vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt. Maven, General Motors’ car sharing brand, has expanded its offerings to include a new monthly service, Maven Reserve. Maven members pay a monthly fee to reserve a new GM vehicle loaded with technology for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Car-Sharing, General Motors, Maven

Axalta and General Motors UK Renew Three-Year Agreement

March 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) in the UK and General Motors UK have renewed their three-year agreement that names Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox – officially approved suppliers for paint repairs on Vauxhall in the UK. “General Motors and Axalta have a long-standing relationship both in the UK and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Axalta Coating Systems, General Motors, United Kingdom

GM’s Maven Car Sharing Service Launches in Atlanta

February 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fuel and insurance are included Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, is expanding its offerings in Atlanta from the Lyft Express Drive program to now include Maven City car sharing. In 11 months, Maven has launched three products and has grown to 17 cities in the U.S. and Canada: Ann Arbor, Michigan; Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car-Sharing, General Motors

GM’S Maven Launches Car Sharing in Los Angeles; Exceeds 20 Million Miles Driven

November 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maven

Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, continued its expansion into western markets with the announcement of Maven City car sharing in Los Angeles. In nine months, Maven has grown to nine markets: Ann Arbor, Michigan, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Maven members have now driven more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car-Sharing, General Motors

GM Issues Position Statement for Pre- and Post-Collision Repair Scans for Trouble Codes

October 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM Pre-and-Post Scan Position Statement

General Motors Company (GM) today issued a position statement for the collision repair industry directing technicians to scan damaged vehicles for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) both before and after repairs. “Even minor body damage or glass replacement may result in damage to one or more safety-related systems on the vehicle,” said John Eck, collision manager, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, Position Statement, Scan Tool Usage

Automotive Recyclers Question General Motors Position Statement on Recycled Parts

September 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM Position Statement

Recyclers believe position statement counter to GM commitment on environment and sustainability. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is admonishing General Motors (GM) and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Barra for what it states is “GM’s new anti-environmental position on the utilization of recycled GM parts.” According to the association, that represents the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, General Motors, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Salvage

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