Poll Finds In-Car Technology Arms Race Leaves More Than Four in Ten Consumers Feeling Automakers Offer Too Much
More education and fewer options needed, as safety features shine and those competing with consumer electronics falter
J.D. Power Report Finds Automakers Are Spending Billions on Technologies Many Consumers Don’t Use
The report finds that at least 20 percent of new-vehicle owners have never used 16 of the 33 technology features measured.
Millennials to Become Primary Target Segment of Subcompact SUV, Crossover Market
Host of new designs and benefits designed to draw in early drivers, mid-to-late 20-year-olds and adults looking for a second household vehicle.
Female Car Owners Are More Tech-Ready Than Men According to National Consumer Survey By Jabian Consulting
Survey finds 38 percent of women believe driverless cars are the way of the future, compared to only 21 percent of men, and 54 percent of women would pay for an app that allows their car to communicate what’s wrong with it prior to service, compared to only 38 percent of men.
How Do I Get an Insurer to Pay for Proper Repairs?
The short answer is, you can’t make the insurance company do anything! Actually, the insurance company doesn’t owe your customer a single penny! Allow me to explain as briefly as possible.
US House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Connected Cars
During the hearing, members addressed issues associated with emerging telematics, vehicle-to-vehicle communication (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication (V2I).
Zara’s Collision Center Receives Ford F-150 Aluminum-Alloy APN Certification
Zara’s certifications by Assured Performance Collision Care also include Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, General Motors and Enterprise.
Key Bipartisan, Bicameral Auto Consumer Protection Legislation Introduced
Legislation requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to integrate active safety technology into its crashworthiness rating system.
BMW Unveils New BMW 7 Series with Extensive Use of Carbon Fiber
Automaker states that the 7 Series is the first-ever vehicle in which mass-produced, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is used in combination with steel and aluminum.
Jaguar Land Rover Researching Technology to Allow Vehicles to Avoid Potholes
Technology would allow a vehicle to identify the location and severity of potholes, broken drains and manhole covers, and then share this data in real-time via the cloud with other vehicles and road authorities to help them prioritize repairs.
