New Research from AAA Finds New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions
According to new research from AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due to expensive sensors and their calibration requirements.
eDriving and Munich Reinsurance Team Up to Help Reduce Commercial Fleet Collisions by 20 Percent
Through its driver risk reduction program, eDriving is guaranteeing that organizations will reduce the number of collisions by at least 20 percent in the first program year or the program fees will be refunded.
New IIHS Autobrake Ratings Aim to Reduce Parking Lot Collisions
Research from IIHS and HLDI indicates that park-assist technologies prevent crashes, and rear autobrake shows the most benefits.
Icy Conditions Lead to Wicked Collisions on I-44 in Missouri
Icy road conditions led to a series of wicked collisions – including a 30-vehicle pileup – this past Sunday on Interstate 44 in Missouri.
Don & Ron’s CARSTAR Takes Pride in Putting Customers ‘at Ease’ After Collisions
When a customer says, “Boy, that was a lot easier than I thought,” it’s music to the ears of the staff at Don & Ron’s CARSTAR in Omaha, Neb.
Uptick in Deer Collisions Puts Michigan Auto Body Shop on Local TV News
It’s that time of year. Deer hits are keeping many collision repairers busy, and local TV news outlets are all over the story.
CIECA 2017: Lane-Departure Warning Causing More Collisions
Insurance data shows that lane-departure warning is pushing the frequency of collision claims higher.
Graham – Only ‘Person’ Designed to Withstand Vehicle Collisions – Raising Awareness of Road Safety
He’s unsightly, he’s misshapen and he weighs 440 pounds. He’s Graham – and he’s making people think about the importance of safe driving.
Lane-Departure Warning, Blind-Spot Detection Preventing Collisions, Study Finds
New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that lane-departure warning and blind-spot detection are preventing crashes on U.S. roads.
Insurance-Fraud Ringleader Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Staging Wrecks, Filing ‘Paper Collisions’
A judge recently sentenced 30-year-old Michael Young of Sacramento, Calif., to more than 10 years in state prison for leading a fraud scheme that bilked insurers out of an estimated $500,000.
