Ten Vehicle Manufacturers Commit to Auto Emergency Braking on All New Vehicles
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that this represents a major step toward making crash-prevention technologies more widely available to consumers.
National Auto Body Council Members Host Extrication Events for First Responder Appreciation Month
Kick-off event features first opportunity for firefighters to practice on all-aluminum Ford F-150.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Rates 19 New Models for Front Crash Prevention
Although luxury vehicles are more likely to have optional front crash prevention systems, the technology is catching on with more mainstream nameplates.
New Global NCAP Report Calls For Safer Vehicles Worldwide
Report highlights 10 recommendations which outline the need for all new cars sold around the world to meet basic safety standards for both crash avoidance and crash protection by 2020.
Subaru of America Reports Record January Sales
Approximately 40,812 vehicle sales for January 2015 represents a 24 percent increase over January 2014.
Home Team Loss Boosts Collision Claim Rates Around NFL Stadiums, HLDI Finds
On days when the team lost or tied, the collision claim rate was 9.4 percent higher than on days without a home game.
North Carolina Body Shop Posts Video on YouTube Alerting Consumers to Insurer Tactics
K & M Collision of Hickory, N.C., has posted a new video on YouTube applauding Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell’s recent action against State Farm for steering and explaining to the general public insurers’ strategy of “forcing inferior parts on cars and steering their policyholders to their preferred shops.” “These kinds of unfair trade practices
North Carolina Body Shop Posts Video on YouTube Alerting Consumers to Insurer Tactics
K & M Collision applauds Lousiana Attorney General’s action against State Farm and informs consumers of insurer tactics that lead to unsafe repairs.
Study Shows Honda Collision Warning System Reduces Insurance Claims
Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) analysis shows that Honda Accord system reduces insurance claims for damage to other vehicles by 14 percent.
Don’t Panic Over Collision Avoidance Systems
It won’t be till 2050 that every car on the road will have collision avoidance. Still, you need to tool up and train now.