CCC Information Services Publishes 2017 Crash Course Report
This year’s report examines the technological and digital advancements being broadly embraced by consumers and incorporated into today’s vehicles, and their impact on the claims, collision repair, parts, casualty and automotive manufacturing industries.
Andreas Hecht Joins CCC to Lead New OEM Business Unit
Hecht joins CCC from Inrix, a leading provider of traffic information, connected car services and geo analytics that focuses on the automotive, enterprise and public sectors.
Ford Adding Electrified F-150, Mustang, Transit by 2020 in Major EV Push
The moves are part of a $4.5 billion investment in electrified vehicles by 2020, plans that are part of the company’s expansion to become an “auto and a mobility company,” including leading in electrified and autonomous vehicles and providing new mobility solutions.
FCA Delivers 100 Uniquely Built Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans to Waymo for Self-Driving Test Fleet
The vehicles are currently being outfitted with Waymo’s fully self-driving technology, including a purpose-built computer and a suite of sensors, telematics and other systems, and will join Waymo’s self-driving test fleet in early 2017.
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.
Top 8 Consumer Concerns About Self-Driving Cars
Based on a report from the Boston Consulting Group, safety concerns, need for control and “driver” error are the top three things consumers are concerned about when it comes to driverless cars.
‘Right to Repair’ Campaign Goes Global
Aftermarket associations from five continents gathered to discuss future strategies to stop vehicle manufacturers from withholding service and repair data, diagnostic tools, and safety and technical bulletins from independent aftermarket shops.
Publisher’s Perspective: NACE | CARS Was Great… of Course!
NACE | CARS in Anaheim this year was the best NACE | CARS I’ve been to in years. The number of exhibitors was the highest in many years, and the training was unparalleled.
NACE | CARS 2016 Shows Continued Growth, Increased Attendance
The Expo grew by 20 percent over the 2015 event, and more than 7,000 automotive industry professionals visited the NACE | CARS Expo and over 8,000 attended educational programs and related industry events.
ASA Honors Member and Industry Achievements at 2016 Celebration of Excellence
Alongside the awards ceremony, the Automotive Management Institute (AMi) held its annual graduation ceremony for its recent graduates and recognition of its partners.
