Bolt On Technology Launches New Digital Vehicle Inspection Tool
NextGear enables Bolt On’s Digital Vehicle Inspections to be used without the need to be “bolted on” to an existing shop management system.
California DOI Prevails in Longstanding Court Battle Against Mercury Insurance
According to a Property Casualty 360 article, the California Supreme Court let stand a $27.6 million fine from the Department of Insurance against Mercury Insurance for charging consumers unapproved and unfairly discriminatory rates.
Court Rules Against Body Shops in State Farm Antitrust Lawsuit
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has scrapped five combined lawsuits filed by body shops accusing State Farm and several other insurers of conspiring to punish shops that didn’t cooperate with its alleged scheme to fix prices and use substandard replacement parts.
New U.S. Autonomous Driving Rule: Human Truck Drivers Not Required
The U.S. Transportation Department is now saying an artificial intelligence system could constitute a “driver” under federal trucking rules in a bid to ease barriers to autonomous technology.
Sherwin-Williams Announces 2018 SEMA Booth Action
With a number of incredible builds, innovative new products, celebrity appearances and live custom art demos, the Sherwin-Williams booth no. 11339 in the North Hall is a must-see at the 2018 SEMA Show.
State Farm Florida Asks Judge to Block Disclosure of Assignment of Benefits Info
A story out of Property Casualty 360 indicates that State Farm Florida Insurance Co. is asking a judge to block disclosure of detailed company information related to “assignment of benefits,” an insurance practice that many collision repair facilities have used to recover money that insurers shorted them on repairs.
Audio Edition Now Available for “The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops”
Dave Luehr and his co-author, Stacey Phillips, announced that the audio edition of their popular book is now available to purchase on Audible and will be available soon on iTunes.
Property Casualty 360 Lists Top 10 States for Auto Hail Damage Claims
According to the Farmers Insurance Seasonal Smarts Digest, Montana was no. 1 with 77 percent of comprehensive auto claims in the spring months due to hail, while Colorado and Kansas were nos. 2 and 3, respectively.
Consumer Watchdog Joins Coalition Demanding DOT Exercise Strong Oversight of Driverless Vehicles
The group Consumer Watchdog said it has joined a broad coalition calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to fulfill its legal obligation to ensure effective oversight for the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Auto Care Association Pens Letter Urging White House to Reconsider Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
“Based on the fact that there are few parts necessary for the upkeep of a vehicle that do not contain significant amounts of steel and aluminum, this action will have a significant negative impact throughout the supply chain, including many small medium and small businesses and their employees that comprise the auto care industry,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association.
