The Auto Care Association announced the formation of its Emerging Technologies Committee, a new standing committee comprised of staff, member volunteers and external stakeholders who will spearhead research and development for vehicle network interfaces, vehicle connectivity and connected aftermarket devices, all on behalf of the independent auto care industry. “Wireless technology and data collection are […]
FTC and NHTSA Joint Workshop on Connected Cars Focuses on Privacy and Security Issues
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) co-hosted a workshop yesterday on connected and automated vehicles. The program included panel discussions on connected vehicles, cybersecurity and individual privacy, which consisted of various stakeholder experts including the FTC, NHTSA, General Motors, the Consumer […]
Coalition of European Car Repair, Insurance, Leasing, Automotive Aftermarket Groups and Consumers Call for Robust Regulatory Framework for Vehicle Telematics Systems
Group believes regulation necessary to preserve competition with level-playing field to access vehicle diagnostics and data streams. Issue key for repair industry as need to diagnostic system access increases. A broad coalition of the automotive aftermarket industry and motorists representatives is calling upon the European Union (EU) to create a robust regulatory framework for an inter-operable […]
Advanced Technology & Diagnostic Repair Forum for Collision Repair Facilities Launching at NACE Automechanika
New event will examine impact of telematics, accident avoidance systems, diagnostics and other new technologies on collision repair industry. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the launch of a new program for the collision repair market: the Advanced Technology & Diagnostic Repair Forum. The inaugural event will take place Wednesday, July 26, at the […]
Ford Launches App to Help Customers Save on Auto Insurance
Ford announced it is first to connect with the new DriverScore smartphone app that provides a personalized score based on individual driving behavior, which could lead to lower insurance rates. Developed by IVOX, DriverScore is a smartphone app compatible with the Ford SYNC AppLink platform. DriverScore empowers consumers by giving them the option to share […]
European Commission Releases Connected, Automated Mobility Strategy
Commission aims to begin deployment in 2019. The Automotive Service Association reported that on Nov. 30, the European Commission (EC) released a strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS). The strategy offers step-by-step guidance for coordinated deployment of connected and automated vehicles across the European Union. The initial phase, which is slated to begin in […]
Allstate Launches Transportation Analytics Tech Startup
Arity, a non-insurance technology company founded by Allstate, will initially focus on using driving data to improve risk assessment for insurers. Allstate announced it will leverage its experience usage-based insurance, connected cars and telematics by launching Arity, a technology startup. Built on Allstate’s 20 billion miles of driving data and more than a million active […]
Australia Automobile Association Launches Connect Car Consumer Campaign
Group hopes help Australians understand the benefits and risks of data generated by connected cars and how it could impact independent repairers. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) launched the My Car My Data campaign and website to help inform Australians of the emergence of ‘connected’ cars, and what the potential benefits and risks associated with […]
eDriving and FICO Announce Partnership to Develop New Driver Safety Score
eDriving to combine FICO Safe Driving Score with launch of new Mentor telematics “closed loop” driver training and risk reduction program eDriving, the provider of online driver training and global driver risk management solutions, announced it has partnered with analytics software firm FICO to launch new scoring algorithms to capture driving behavior and develop a […]
European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs Calls for Equal Access to Vehicle Data
Organization concerned vehicle manufacturers will control access to real-time vehicle data to limit competition in the aftermarket for repairs and services. Calls for legislation to assure security and access to benefit consumers through competition. The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA), the federation representing 24 national automotive professional associations representing vehicles sales and […]
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