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NewsOctober 23, 2007

Michigan Bill Seeks to Force Auto Insurers to Divest Ownership Interests in Body Shops

LANSING, Mich. --- The Michigan House Commerce Committee is hearing testimony this week about a bill that seeks to require auto insurers to divest ownership interests in collision repair shops.

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NewsOctober 11, 2007

Insurance Institute Stresses Importance of Side Airbags in SUV Collisions

ARLINGTON, Va. --- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety this week released results of another round of SUV crash tests. The tests revealed significant differences in how well 2008 SUVs protect people in serious side crashes, the institute said.

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NewsOctober 11, 2007

Insurance Group Offers Advice on How to Minimize Risk of Colliding with a Deer

COLUMBUS, Ohio --- The state of Ohio has seen an increase in the number of deer-vehicle collisions.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2007

Volvo Unveils Sophisticated New Collision Warning System

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - Volvo continues to tweak its collision warning system, rolling out an advanced version that bundles radar and a camera to detect vehicles in front of the car and help to prevent rear-end collisions.

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NewsAugust 30, 2007

Government Expected to Tighten Side-Impact Collision Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new side-impact crash standards are expected to be released Sept. 28.

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NewsAugust 9, 2007

Appeals Court Upholds Texas' Right to Ban Insurance Company-Owned Collision Repair Shops

NEW ORLEANS --- Upholding a decision from a U.S. District Court in Dallas, a U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that states can legally ban insurance company ownership of collision repair facilities.

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NewsJuly 19, 2007

Rhode Island Gov. Carcieri Vetoes Collision Repair Legislation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. --- Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri this month vetoed several bills affecting auto collision repair procedures within the state.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2007

Collision Management Programs that Work

Regular program reviews, benchmarking, gathering metrics, and holding your provider accountable for results are important to cost-effectively manage fleet vehicle accidents.

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NewsMay 15, 2007

PHH Collision Prevention Is Finalist in 2007 Stevie Awards

SPARKS, MD – PHH Collision Prevention, a comprehensive fleet safety program designed to create a crash-free culture and dramatically reduce fleet risk, has been named a finalist in the “Best New Product or Service” category by The American Business Awards, also known as the “Stevie” Awards.

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NewsApril 24, 2007

Buick Offers New Safety Technologies

DETROIT – Buick will offer two new safety-enhancing technologies — Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) — to help drivers avoid a collision caused either by an inadvertent lane change or by colliding with a vehicle in the side blind spot while changing lanes. The technologies will be available on all 2008 Buick Lucerne sedan models this summer.

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