BMW unveils ‘futuristic’ Vision Neue Klasse
— September 8, 2023Adding to a week of futuristic glimpses into automakers’ ideas and innovations, BMW has also teased what could come next from a “new intuitive interaction…
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Vehicle PII collection: Researchers say 25 OEMs cross the line, lack privacy protections
— September 7, 2023All 25 major car brands reviewed in Mozilla Foundation’s latest edition of *Privacy Not Included (*PNI) received failing marks for consumer privacy —a first in…
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More photo-based claim fraud may soon pair with AI use in insurance
— September 7, 2023Now that virtual and photo-estimating have become commonplace in insurance claims processes, collision repairers likely are aware of the challenges it can potentially cause — undervalued…
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SEMA testing aftermarket mod effects on ADAS, liability issues for shops to keep in mind
— September 6, 2023SEMA has new research findings from its ongoing study on how the safety and functionality of aftermarket-equipped vehicles with factory advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)…
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NHTSA makes initial decision on ARC air bag recall, schedules October public meeting
— September 6, 2023The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has come to an initial decision to recall 52 million air bag driver and passenger inflators manufactured by…
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Proposed DOL rule would require OT & raise some salaried pay, small businesses not exempt
— September 5, 2023The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would restore and extend certain pay and overtime protections to executive, administrative,…
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Vehicle tech & heat wave: Heatstroke prevention on minds of OEMs
— September 5, 2023Socionext America, a system on a chip (SoC) company, says its new radio wave ranging sensor device can aid auto manufacturers in campaigns to reduce…
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TechForce looks to bring on 1 million techs over next 5 years
— September 1, 2023TechForce Foundation’s new technical education campaign, “Grab the Wheel,” launches this Labor Day to usher 1 million new entry-level automotive, collision, and diesel repair technicians…
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Texas insurance commissioner orders cease & desist on Go/Peachtree
— September 1, 2023The Texas Commissioner of Insurance Cassie Brown has served an emergency cease and desist order on Peachtree Casualty Insurance Co., also doing business as Go…
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Survey finds F-150 Lightning favored among EV shoppers, EV truck sales up
— August 31, 2023Newly released results from a survey conducted by Cox Automotive have found that consumers looking to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) prefer pickup trucks, specifically…
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