Panasonic to build $4B EV battery plant in Kansas
— July 19, 2022Electronics giant Panasonic has announced that it will invest about $4 billion to establish a new plant for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in De Soto,…
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Suit seeks release of CDI meeting records in California ‘pay to play’ lawsuit
— July 18, 2022A California consumer rights organization is asking a court to order Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s office to disclose records of all meetings with representatives of…
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State Farm invests in AV startup May Mobility
— July 18, 2022State Farm Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the nation’s largest auto insurer, has made an investment in May Mobility, becoming one of the first US-based…
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Repair, or replace? Toyota offers guidance on bumper damage with ADAS
— July 15, 2022Toyota has provided guidance to help repairers determine when a bumper cover on a vehicle with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features can be repaired,…
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GM, Pilot to build coast-to-coast EV charging network
— July 14, 2022General Motors has announced the launch of a project that will add 2,000 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stalls across the U.S., intending to accelerate the…
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Bosch responds to demand for chips with $3B investment
— July 14, 2022Bosch has announced that it will invest more than $3 billion in its semiconductor business between now and 2026, adding new chip production capacity as…
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American Family to use Tractable AI in claims settlement process
— July 13, 2022American Family Insurance will use Tractable’s photo-based artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its claims settlement process, Tractable has announced. American Family will be applying…
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State Farm must answer racial discrimination suit, federal judge rules
— July 13, 2022A federal judge has rejected State Farm’s attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging that the carrier “systematically discriminates” against Black agents. Seven current…
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BMW begins offering vehicle features by subscription in some markets
— July 13, 2022BMW is making some vehicle features available through paid subscriptions, giving customers the option of adding such creature comforts as heated seats, or advanced driver…
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CCC report: Repair costs, turnaround times higher for EVs
— July 12, 2022Electric vehicles (EVs) have higher repair costs and longer repair times than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and are more likely to be returned to…
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