
Millions Paid Out For Kia And Hyundai Thefts
Amidst a rising trend of car thefts across cities in the US, the thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles have surged, with the culprits often being joyriding teens, who brag about their escapades on social media platforms such as TikTok.
May 1, 2023
Auto

Eliminating Impaired Driving
The recent infrastructure law passed by Congress in 2021 has the potential to end one of the most persistent highway safety problems -- impaired driving -- and prevent more than 9,000 deaths a year.
April 27, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation

Ohio Handheld Phone Ban Works: 300 Crashes Prevented In Three Weeks
The world’s largest telematics service provider has released an analysis on distracted driving levels in Ohio, just three weeks after the state enacted a handheld phone ban.
April 27, 2023
Auto
Ohio

GM Recalling 40K Silverado Pickup Trucks Over Brake Fluid Fire Risk
General Motors Co. is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks with model years 2019 or later due to a potential brake fluid leak that could lead to a fire.
April 26, 2023
Auto
Subrogation

Unlike Fine Wine, Claims Don’t Age Well
The length of time it takes to settle an auto claim is key to customer satisfaction -- one of many reasons touchless claims are finding a stronghold.
April 25, 2023
Auto
Insurance Industry

Attorneys General Request Hyundai, Kia Recalls Due To Prevalent Thefts
Seventeen state attorneys general have called on the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars due to their susceptibility to theft, which has been amplified by a viral social media challenge.
April 21, 2023
Auto
Subrogation
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois

Deteriorating State Of Car Insurance
The challenges drivers and insurance companies face in 2023 are multifaceted -- ranging from rising premiums to delayed repairs. As the auto industry navigates these obstacles, it needs to identify potential ways to enhance customer satisfaction.
April 20, 2023
Auto

Tesla Recalls Some Semi Trucks Months After Release
Tesla is quickly becoming synonymous with ‘recall,’ a word it has familiarized itself with after reporting glitches in thousands of its vehicles over the last several years.
April 20, 2023
Auto

Tesla Tops List Of Most Recalled Automobile Brands
According to a recent study by iSeeCars, Tesla is the most recalled car brand. In fact, the publication says the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X secure four out of the top five spots for most recalled models.
April 19, 2023
Auto

Higher Point Of Impact Makes SUV Crashes More Dangerous For Cyclists
SUVs cause more severe injuries than cars when they hit bicyclists likely because the vehicles’ tall front ends strike the bicyclists higher on their bodies, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.
April 18, 2023
Auto
One Person Killed By Parking Garage Collapse In Manhattan
One person died and multiple people were injured after a parking garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon, FDNY officials said.
April 18, 2023
Auto
Liability
New York

Video Telematics Transforms Road Safety
Road safety is increasingly coming under the spotlight across the U.S. -- at both a state and national level. Latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate 20,175 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 1H 2022, an increase of about 0.5% from the first half of 2021.
April 18, 2023
Auto
Technology

Florida House To Vote On Auto Glass Repair Bill With ‘Steering’ Amendment
Championed by industry groups and CFO Jimmy Patronis, a bill curbing auto glass repair lawsuits sped through its last committee stop in the House and now awaits a full chamber vote.
April 11, 2023
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion
Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.
April 10, 2023
Auto
Subrogation
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Iowa

Louisiana Ranks Highest Among Most Fatal Accidents Due To Distracted Driving
In Louisiana, 20 percent of fatal car crashes involve a distracted driver, according to a Forbes Advisor team. These fatal accidents usually occur when a driver is distracted by someone riding in the passenger seat, using a phone, or visual or manual distractions.
April 10, 2023
Auto
Louisiana



