OEM Update

OEM Update

The latest news from the automakers.

Kia to Share Customer Data with Insurers through LexisNexis

Through a strategic agreement, Kia connected vehicle data will be made available to U.S. auto insurers via the LexisNexis Telematics Exchange.

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GM Announces New Leadership at Customer Care and Aftersales

General Motors has named David Marsh as global VP of Customer Care and Aftersales, with Jennifer Goforth replacing him as executive director North America Sales, Service and Marketing. 

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GM-Honda Begin Commercial Production at Hydrogen Fuel Cell Joint Venture

GM and Honda’s 50-50 joint venture production facility, FCSM, is the first large-scale manufacturing joint venture to build fuel cells.

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Toyota Announces New Certified Collision Center

Capitol Auto Group Collision Center in Salem, Ore., is the newest Toyota Certified Collision Center.

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GM Recycling Program Giving Headlamps New Life

GM and Llink Technologies have collaborated to eliminate 95% of headlamp waste.

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Toyota Announces New Certified Collision Center

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has announced Walker Toyota in Miamisburg, Ohio, as its newest Toyota Certified Collision Center.

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Representatives from American Compliance Systems, AirPro Diagnostics, CCC Intelligent Solutions and Eagle MMS will be on hand to share solutions and resources. The discussion will include:

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Crash Champions Expands Luxury and EV Certified Repair Line

Crash Champions has announced the expansion of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, a premium line of service specializing in electric vehicle and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs.

Hunter Releases New Alignment Coverage for Hundreds of Vehicles

The vehicle information database update release, also including updates for other WinAlign features, became available May 1.

NHTSA Issues Finalized Rule on Automatic Emergency Braking

The rule makes automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB standard on all passenger cars and light trucks weighing up to 10,000 lbs. by September 2029.  

MEMA Applauds Biden’s Support of Small to Medium Vehicle Suppliers

MEMA says more than $100 million in funding demonstrates the Biden Administration’s commitment to strengthening the domestic auto industry and ensuring its competitiveness in the clean vehicle future.