Companies Create A New Lobbying Group To Present United Front for Self-Driving Cars
Posted on Apr 27, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Companies Create A New Lobbying Group To Present United Front for Self-Driving Cars
In order to present a united front to regulatory agencies like the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, companies heavily invested in autonomous technology have created a new lobbying group called the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets. The companies involved in forming the group include Google Inc., Ford Motor Co, Volvo AB, Uber...
GAO Says DOT Should Do More To Combat Real-World Cyberattacks
Posted on Apr 27, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on GAO Says DOT Should Do More To Combat Real-World Cyberattacks
In a recent report, the Government Accountability Office asserted that more needs to be done by the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in preparing for and combating real-world cyberattacks on automobiles. Although there have been no such attacks documented, researchers have identified vulnerabilities affecting critical systems,...
NHTSA To Propose Safety Guidelines For New and Emerging Technology
Posted on Mar 31, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on NHTSA To Propose Safety Guidelines For New and Emerging Technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is submitting a proposed enforcement guideline to address safety concerns relating to new and emerging technology, such as automated vehicles and crash avoidance technology. The NHTSA acknowledged that the increased use of electronic systems has increased complexity, but stated that vehicle manufacturers are nevertheless responsible...
California Proposes Anti-Steering Regulation Focusing on Deceptive Statements
Posted on Mar 30, 2016 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on California Proposes Anti-Steering Regulation Focusing on Deceptive Statements
Through a recently proposed regulation, the California Department of Insurance seeks to amend the rules preventing insurers from steering claimants to specific auto repair shops. The proposed amendments relate to a variety of issues, such as when a claimant has “chosen” an automotive repair shop and what constitutes an unreasonable distance for a claimant to travel. The...
Industry Urges Congress To Take the Lead in Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Posted on Mar 16, 2016 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Industry Urges Congress To Take the Lead in Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Google, Lyft, General Motors and other automakers testified before the Senate yesterday, asking Congress to remove barriers in the way of autonomous vehicle development. Google stressed that a framework for regulation on autonomous vehicles is needed to avoid conflicting state laws. Conversely, Congress also heard testimony from various sources cautioning against rushing new...
