GAO: Automakers Sharing Vehicle Data ‘on Relatively Limited Basis’
In a recent analysis for Congress, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that 13 of 16 automakers reported collecting, using and sharing data from connected vehicles “on a relatively limited basis.”
Mitchell Teams with Toyota to Provide Vehicle Recall Data
Collision repairers will receive instant notification of an open recall when the VIN is decoded.
Chief, Celette Announce Strategic Alliance to Build World’s Largest Vehicle Specification Databases
Chief and Celette, two of the world’s leading providers of vehicle specification data, computerized measuring systems and collision repair equipment, are working together to jointly develop the most expansive databases of vehicle dimensional specifications in the industry.
Automotive Service Association Supports Georgia Congressman’s Bill on Vehicle-Data Access
U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter, R-Ga., is developing a bill that would ensure that the independent repairer has a seat at the table for the discussion on access to vehicle data.
Fiat Chrysler Hosts Second Conference Focusing on Vehicle Safety Data
Fiat Chrysler on Nov. 2 hosted the second Advancing Safety Through Data Conference, providing an opportunity for 17 major global automakers, including Fiat Chrysler, to discuss, learn about and share current approaches on proactively and systematically analyzing data.
North Dakota Lawmakers Want State to Study Data Sharing in Autonomous Vehicles
The bill requires the North Dakota DOT to work with autonomous vehicle technology companies to “study the use of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems on the highways in this state and the data or information stored or gathered by the use of those vehicles.”
Insurers Point to Importance of Data Access for Setting Autonomous Vehicle Rates
Insurance industry reps recently told California legislators that the data produced by autonomous vehicles will be essential to setting rates and determining liability for driverless cars and trucks.
Data Reveals Newer Vehicles Driving Repair Costs
Light truck sales and higher content vehicles will put added pressure to both repair costs and total loss costs.
Data Reveals Vehicles Are the Biggest Cause of Workplace Deaths
There were also 313 fatalities as a result of pedestrian vehicular incidents in 2014, up 6.5 percent from 2013’s revised count.
Viewpoint: Does Your Vehicle Have Better Technology Than Your Data?
When you purchase, lease or build your next application suite, insist that it contains the CIECA BMS.
