Auto industry

An increase in heavier and autonomous vehicles is making an impact on road safety and car insurance.

Research reveals three key areas where an empathy-first approach from carriers can mitigate stress and improve the overall policyholder experience.

Mitchell's collision insights report reveals 2024 trends in battery electric vehicle claims.

The fund, run by the EPA, received $27 billion in President Joe Biden's signature climate law to help with the deployment of solar panels, heat pumps, and electric vehicles.

The Hartford refreshes its brand and Bosch acquires Roadside Protect, plus more insurtech news.

High-visibility or reflective clothing may be invisible to automated crash prevention systems, according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Determining fault in AV incidents requires data reporting from sensor logs, software code and a vehicle's operating parameters.

Distracted driving increased 5% during the 2024 Super Bowl, according to Cambridge Mobile Telematics analysis.

As vehicles become more connected, autonomous, shared, and electric, the traditional landscape for auto insurance will undergo transformation.

Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire victims' return to their properties.

Insights from VIU by HUB, Jerry and J.D. Power.

IIHS research reveals vehicle height increases injury risk severity from higher crash speeds.

New York City kicked off the first congestion pricing program in the U.S.

The primary point of impact correlates to the claims severity for EV and ICE vehicles, according to Mitchell's 2024 EV Collision Insights report.

Uber Technologies Inc. is prioritizing safety over profits as it develops its autonomous driving fleet.

Gary Hallgren, president of Arity, shares insights into the misconceptions drivers hold and how technology and data analytics can drive positive change in driving habits.

Recent high-profile incidents show how cybercrime crews are increasingly turning to more sinister techniques to try to bend major companies to their will, abetted by new technology.

Value depreciation, infrastructure concerns and high insurance costs may deter buyers.

Tesla hires former GEICO exec to lead strategic insurance partnerships

Digital channels are critical for auto insurance shopping and services, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study.