20 Groups: The Value of Sharing Information with your Auto Body Shop Peers
I contend that no one knows more about your collision repair business than other collision shop owners, so sharing how your shop does things such as teardown or aluminum repair or parts check-in is super helpful.
Car-Sharing App Now Available to GM Vehicle Owners
GM car owners can now offer up their rides for money on Maven’s new peer-to-peer car sharing platform.
Some Vendors Could Be Reselling Collision Repair Shops’ Data, ASA Warns
“This practice raises concerns that shop owners might not be aware when their data, and their customers’ data, is being shared and/or sold,” ASA said.
Mitchell Announces Secure Blockchain Solution for Sharing Information Among Collision Industry Partners
Mitchell International said it plans to release a secure solution for sharing data among users within the collision repair and insurance claims 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.
Collision Industry Conference: Who Owns the Estimating Data?
CCC’s Secure Share launch has provided a lot of fodder for discussion in the collision repair industry, as it touches on hot-button issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity and information sharing.
Consumers Hesitant to Share Driving Data
Survey from the In-Vehicle UX group at Strategy Analytics indicates consumers are concerned about the security of their information when their mobile device is paired to an in-car system.
Ford Targets Fully Autonomous Vehicle for Ride Sharing in 2021
The company is investing in or collaborating with four startups to enhance its autonomous vehicle development, doubling its Silicon Valley team and more than doubling its Palo Alto campus.
Report Finds Ridesharing Drivers Are Safer Than Average American Drivers
The Aite Group has found that 30 percent of trips taken by ridesharing drivers involve speeding, compared to 41 percent for average drivers.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Launches Successful Pilot of Student Resume Database
The collision student resume database was built and piloted this spring to reach high school and college collision students who are seeking full-time, part-time or internship industry positions.
