Global Auto Sales Expected to Gain Momentum Next Year
U.S. sales volumes are expected to reach 16 million units, up an estimated 10% from the projected 2020 level of 14.5 million units.
Self-Driving Cars on Road by Next Year
Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and GM all have autonomous vehicles in the works for 2021.
Killer Tools Launches 12-Volt Ozone Generator
Killer Tools’ 12-volt ozone generator will kill all bacteria, mold, viruses, allergens and odors on contact.
OEC Acquires NuGenIT, Inc.
OEConnection (OEC) announced that it has acquired NuGenIT, Inc., a software company specializing in body shop and collision industry optimization tools.
Ford, Volkswagen Expand Global Collaboration
Ford and Volkswagen are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles, and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe.
Genstar Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in OEConnection from Providence Equity
OEConnection LLC, Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. and Genstar Capital have announced a definitive agreement under which Genstar will acquire a majority stake in OEC from funds advised by Providence.
CIECA to Hold Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Estimating
CIECA announced it will hold its next CIECAst webinar, “Inside the AI Black Box: Understanding How Algorithms Appraise Auto Damage in Seconds,” on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.
Ford, Volkswagen Expand Collaboration to Include Autonomous, Electric Vehicles
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG announced they are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles – and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe.
CIECA to Hold Webinar on Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Collision
CIECA has announced that its next webinar will be titled, “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on your Claims Organization,” and will be held on May 21 at 11 a.m. CST.
The Next Blizzard of Collision Industry Acronyms
Each of the changes in car construction, finish quality, environmental regulations and passenger safety were all ushered in on a tsunami of scary acronyms: SAI, HSS, BC/CC, HAPS, HVLP, ABS and now SDV. But what do they mean?
