Liberty Mutual Auto Insurance Rates Headed Higher as Collisions Dent Fourth-Quarter Profits
Executives from Liberty Mutual Insurance acknowledged that the company will continue to raise auto insurance rates to offset an uptick in the frequency and severity of auto claims.
Data Finds More Than a Third of Animal Collisions Occur During the Fall
The data highlights the impact of animal migration patterns, especially among larger animals like deer and elk.
Mitchell’s 3Q 2015 Industry Trends Report Identifies Top 10 Parts Most Damaged in Repairable Collisions
Report also uncovers the frequency with which the parts involved in these repairable collisions are replaced versus repaired and what material each part is typically made of.
CollisionSystems to Host ‘Competing in 2013 and Beyond’ Seminar Sept. 19
Seminar aimed at showing body shop owners how other successful shop operators and groups are gaining market share in a challenging business environment.
IIHS Says Tougher Young Driver Laws Could Prevent 9,500-Plus Collisions Annually
Some states could halve or more than halve their rate of fatal crashes among 15- to 17-year-olds if they adopted strongest graduated driver licensing (GDL) provisions.
Maaco Warns Consumers that Cell Phone Texting Causes Costly Collisions
Although sending text messages while driving has become commonplace, researchers shows it represents a much greater risk to drivers than other distractions, according to information released by Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting. A study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) found that drivers who send text messages while behind the wheel are 23.2
Photo Enforcement Aims to Cut Collisions in Arizona
Many factors have been cited as reasons why the number of collisions has decreased from the early 1990s to the present: introduction of the third brake light, safer roads, the increasing prevalence of accident avoidance technology, etc. But now at least one state is claiming that crime-fighting cameras located on busy interstates are also helping
Mercedes-Benz Study Shows 20 Percent of Rear-End Collisions Could Be Avoided with New Braking Technology
In a recent study conducted by engineers at Mercedes-Benz, it was found that with the help of the company’s DISTRONIC PLUS and Brake Assist PLUS, 20 percent of rear-end collisions could have been prevented in Germany alone. The findings also revealed that on highways, rear-end collisions could have been reduced by an average of 36
SUN Collision to Exhibit at NORTHEAST Show
SUN Collision will feature its new Repair Package solution at the 2024 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show March 15-17.
AAA Study Shows Automatic Emergency Braking Not Foolproof
Based on the study, drivers should not solely rely on advanced driving systems such as AEB to prevent collisions.
