Assured Performance Introduces Claims and Collision Repair Integrated Ecosystem
Assured Performance announced it has launched its next-generation Network Management Ecosystem engineered to connect the entire claims and collision repair industry.
CIC Releases Agenda for Upcoming Meeting in Las Vegas
The meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature various presentations on OEM-required training skills, the 2019 state and federal public policy outlook, and open systems, data access and sharing.
Collision Industry Conference Releases Agenda for SEMA Show Meeting
The presentations, which will be given by the various CIC committees, are centered around the current and future issues faced in the collision industry, offering the most insightful information available.
Electric Vehicle Mileage Share to Exceed 20 Percent by 2030
According to a report by ABI Research, electric vehicle mileage share will exceed 20 percent by 2030, but urban charging and grid challenges loom large.
The Perfect Storm of Technology, Materials and Tech Shortage
A perfect storm of changing automobile technology, new materials and a shortage of experienced, quality-minded technicians is brewing.
Travelers Outlines Framework for Autonomous Vehicle Insurance
The Travelers Institute has released their assessment of the existing auto insurance structure, both personal and commercial, in order to provide fair compensation to accident victims as vehicles become more autonomous.
Bosch Introduces New Professional Diagnostic Tools
Bosch has announced the launch of two new scan tools, the ADS 325 and ADS 625, both of which can quickly Auto ID CAN vehicles, read/clear all DTC types from all controllers, view data PIDS, perform bi-directional controls, calibrations, resets and relearns.
BASF 2018-2019 Auto Color Trends Inspired by Future Mobility
BASF has released its 2018-2019 Automotive Color Trends theme of “Keep it Real,” which was chosen because of focus on innovations in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving making the need to return to the human element and emotions increasingly important.
Automotive Service Association Mixes Business with Pleasure at Annual Meeting in Orlando
The three-day Annual Meeting also featured shop management classes by top-notch trainers; this year’s Celebration of Excellence and AMi Graduation; an Epcot Center fireworks display; and a Town Hall Academy Live presentation on the state of the states’ periodic motor vehicle inspections.
PPG Introduces MeasureColor Mobile Color-Matching App
MeasureColor Mobile, available in the United States and Canada, combines cloud technology with a handheld, Bluetooth-enabled scanning device to read a color, interpret the data and quickly send the closest PPG color match to the app on a customer’s tablet or smartphone.
