What Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications May Mean for Auto Insurers and Collision Repair Facilities
Not so long ago, a “collision warning system” was defined as nothing more than “honking your horn.” While that analogue system still has its place, it is limited in its preventive measures, not to mention its potential for misuse. Fortunately, advancements in ADAS technology (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) have greatly expanded our collision warning measures, but the industry has also been hard at work taking that technology a step further by enabling our cars to alert us—and each other—to real-time, dynamic information.
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Using Telematics to Prevent Distracted Driving
At any given time during the day in the United States, it’s estimated that more than 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a hand-held cell phone.1 Despite laws to curb phone use in the car, drivers are becoming more likely to interact with their devices while driving, not less.2 They’re also using their phones in riskier ways.
The Black Car Fund Delivers the Future of Benefits to Independent Workers Today
How do you provide a safety net for over 100,000 workers who are not your employees without their contact information? For nearly two decades, The Black Car Fund (The Fund) has found a way through innovative solutions and remaining relevant with the changing times.
Four Essential Investments for Improved Collision Repair Efficiency
What are the investments you can make in your repair shop to produce more in the same amount of time? David Stringfield, of Auto Masters Fleet Services Inc., weighed-in on his operational secrets for efficiency in an article by Ratchet+Wrench.
The Introduction of Level 3 Automation
Autonomous vehicles have been making headlines for the past several years with some experts in the industry predicting that such vehicles would be taking over our roadways in the next decade. While this scenario seems unlikely due to the challenges that come with 100% automation, automakers are now equipping their vehicles with more advanced autonomous features that require less driver involvement.