Auto industry

A new J.D. Power report points to rising premiums and difficulties in getting coverage as reasons for a chill on auto insurance consumers shopping and switching habits. Digital Insurance spoke with Stephen Crewdson of the automotive data company.

Electric vehicle fires can be catastrophic and it's vital that fire departments have procedures for extracting occupants involved in an accident and fire.

By embracing emerging technology like AI, auto insurers can future proof their businesses and stay competitive.

The unit will pay $48 million to consumers and $12 million to a victims' relief fund.

With personal auto insurance rates increasing across the country, drivers are seeking ways to manage costs for mandatory insurance.

Climate change is driving an increasing reliance on electric vehicles and the means to charge them.

Leveraging telematics can improve risk assessments, streamline operations and improve fleet safety.

CSAA Insurance Group will use the Arity IQ Network, which uses driving behavior data to quote auto insurance policies.

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) decrease risky behaviors, such as distracted driving and speeding, reducing auto claims.

CCC has been working with an adviser to explore a potential sale and other possible buyers have been circling, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the details are private.

Apple iPhone 15 and 14 users in the U.S. will have access to the service via a satellite.

Brown's approach to diversity in business allows firms to compete on equal footing with larger competitors, which increases collaboration and yields stronger business results.

Referred to as "vehicle to grid," two-way charging works by sending power to the grid from an electric vehicle's battery while the car is parked and plugged in.

High theft risks for Kia and Hyundai cars, and repair cost risks for Teslas, have driven auto insurers to drop or modify coverage of those vehicles, which is forcing more auto policyholders to switch carriers.

The move comes as incumbent truckmakers face the task of developing battery trucks that require fast-charging points with energy needs akin to small towns, and complex fuel-cell technology.

Since 2019, there's been an 18% increase in alcohol-impaired fatal crashes, a new study has found. An analysis of traffic violations data can help accurately forecast insurance losses, according to the credit bureau.

The car is transforming rapidly and the opportunities to work with the vehicle ecosystem have never been more straightforward.

The concept car shown at VivaTech was put together in six month by some 100 engineers.

Carrier's strategic enterprise executives tell Dig-In attendees how homeowner and tenant verification, Rivian EV initiatives brought in more underwriting business.

Nestor Solari, founder and CEO of Sigo, shares his insights and the company's solutions addressing the underserved market.