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This Week's Top Advanced Vehicle Design News

December 15, 2021

NASTF Executive Donny Seyfer talks about his opening ADAPT Summit keynote, why shops need to embrace emerging technology, and how the conversation around telematics and Right to Repair has shifted over the last several years.

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Telematics in the Collision Space

August 12, 2021

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Telematics, at its core, is about communication. It seems to make sense, then, that one of the largest conversations surrounding emerging telematics technologies in the collision industry focuses on communication with customers.

Right to Repair Suit in Court this Week

June 15, 2021

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The suit, filed by an OEM trade group, seeks to overturn a law approved by Massachusetts voters last fall.

CCC Releases Reams of Data

March 17, 2021

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The platform's Crash Course 2021 report goes deep on the pandemic's effects.

What’s Next After Right to Repair’s Passage?

November 23, 2020

Abby Patterson

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Shops can expect a precedent—and more debate—about repair data access after the passage of the Massachusetts ballot question.

Ford Collaboration Includes Access to Telematics Data

October 15, 2020

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Automaker has joined the Verisk Data Exchange to offer usage-based insurance to its drivers.

AASA to Host Technology Conference

September 8, 2020

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The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will host a virtual edition of its annual AASA Technology Conference, featuring a panel of industry experts who will discuss the adoption of new vehicle technologies.

ACA Responds to Mass. Telematics Ballot Question

July 28, 2020

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Representatives from the Auto Care Association and its membership met with James Owens, deputy administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to discuss the data access referendum that will be included as “Question 1” on the ballot for Massachusetts voters this November.

CAR Coalition Aims to Increase Consumer Choice

July 8, 2020

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The new Consumer Access to Repair (CAR) Coalition recently argued to U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee leaders that OEMs' certified collision repair networks are monopolistic.

Adapt: Mastering Telematics Technology

December 8, 2019

Kelly Beaton

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In an Adapt podcast sponsored by OEC, Ryan McMahon, the vice president of insurance and governmental affairs at Cambridge Mobile Telematics, provides insight into what's next in the future of vehicle telematics and also offers advice for how body shop operators can better understand the evolving technology.

GEICO Joins Insurers Offering Telematics

August 5, 2019

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GEICO has joined the ranks of insurance carriers using telematics to track and improve driving behavior.

State Farm Moves Telematics into Real Time

June 14, 2019

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State Farm announced this week an upgrade to its usage-based insurance program that allows policyholders to check on their driving habits trip-by-trip.

ASA's New Executive Director Notes 2019 Goals

January 11, 2019

Kelly Beaton

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Ray Fisher, the new executive director of the Automotive Service Association, met with the media on Thursday, outlining some of his organization's initiatives moving forward.

CCC, State Auto Partner for Telematics

December 31, 2018

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A new insurer program is live with UBI and telematics-enabled claims, leveraging CCC's ecosystem and hyperscale platform.

CCC to Deliver Keynote Address at AI World Conference

November 28, 2018

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CCC will be delivering the keynote address at next week's AI World Conference in Boston.

Prepare for an OEM-Driven Future

February 28, 2018

Mike Anderson

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Three reasons why telematics will change the way you work—sooner than you think.

The Challenges Autonomous Cars Pose to Future of Cybersecurity

December 19, 2017

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It’s important for collision repair shops to understand their place in the autonomous equation and secure their networks to protect customers.

CCC Launches Telematics Data Exchange

December 7, 2017

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CCC X can aggregate and normalize connected data from a rich variety of sources, including beacons, dongles, mobile applications, fleet and professional devices, and connected cars.

Octo Telematics Partners with Major Usage-Based Insurance Company

October 12, 2017

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According to the Q4 2016 Industry Trends Report put out by Mitchell International, 93 percent of millennials would buy usage-based (aka pay-as-you-go) insurance.

Insurers are Moving Towards an Era of 'Touchless Claims'

September 11, 2017

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The discussion stemmed from a recent LexisNexis study that evaluated the claims process to track what direction it’s moving. The study found that there are three or more people touching the average claim, and insurance companies are looking to reduce that number to zero by embracing telematics and employing the customer as a photographer.

CCC Introduces CCC ONE Platform for OEMs

September 6, 2017

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CCC ONE for OEMs aims to help car manufacturers improve customer loyalty and deliver new consumer experiences. These solutions can leverage connected car and vehicle data in many ways, including the promotion and sale of new vehicles and OEM-branded parts, usage-based insurance and telematics-enabled claims, safety insights, and shop certification scorecards.

Connected Car Technology Aims to Simplify Telematics for Insurers

September 5, 2017

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The insurance industry is embracing telematics at a rapid rate to remain relevant in the age of autonomous vehicles. CCC Information Services is pushing for that OEM-insurance partnership with CCC Drive, which is a telematics platform that allows a vehicle to automatically notify an insurer when a crash occurs—and helps the underwriter determine what happens next.

How Apps Will Improve Collision Repair Shops’ Access to Vehicle Data

August 23, 2017

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As connected car technology continues to sweep the automotive industry, access to OEM data is becoming more and more readily available. Dealerships and MSOs are well aware and taking advantage—and, luckily, independent collision repair shops can, too. Here’s what you need to know about the growing relationship between app developers and OEMs, and how it’s improving shops’ ability to digitally connect with drivers for service.

The Future of Telematics in Auto Claims

August 21, 2017

Travis Bean

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If insurance companies want to remain relevant among autonomous vehicles, they may need to partner with OEMs. And, as access to OEM vehicle data improves and telematics technology becomes more commonplace, those partnerships are ready to form—and it could have a profound impact on claims, vehicle repair and the entire automotive lifecycle.

New Fleet Platform Introduces Crash Detection Alerts

August 17, 2017

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Soon, the implementation of telematics technology will become commonplace, and the utilization of it could aid in obtaining fleet accounts. In fact, Driven Brands recently told FenderBender that part of the company's plan for obtaining fleet work will be through establishing a telematics system.

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