Pennsylvania State Senate Votes to Legalize Ridesharing
Posted on Nov 30, 2015 in Industry News | Comments Off on Pennsylvania State Senate Votes to Legalize Ridesharing
The Pennsylvania State Senate has voted to approve a bill that would legalize ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft. The bill contains several safeguards, including mandatory auto insurance coverage and background checks on drivers. Now that the Senate has passed the bill, it must next receive approval from the House and Governor Tom Wolf.
Auto Body Shop Choice Bill Enacted in Wisconsin
Posted on Nov 20, 2015 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Auto Body Shop Choice Bill Enacted in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has enacted a law establishing that “a consumer has the right to select the motor vehicle repair facility of his or her choice.” The new law prohibits auto insurers from requiring that a particular auto shop make repairs to a vehicle or from delaying the investigation of a claim simply because repairs were made by a particular shop. For existing policies, the provisions of...
Tax Cut Propels Auto Sales in China
Posted on Nov 11, 2015 in Industry News | Comments Off on Tax Cut Propels Auto Sales in China
Sales of passenger vehicles have surged to a ten-month high in China following the cut of a car-purchasing tax. Following a summer slowdown, auto sales climbed 13 percent in October to 1.94 million vehicles. The rebound, coming ten months after the elimination of the tax benefiting auto manufacturers, also follows the trend of increased consumer spending in China. Total vehicle sales...
Areas for Compromise on House and Senate Transportation Bills
Posted on Nov 9, 2015 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Areas for Compromise on House and Senate Transportation Bills
The House of Representatives and the Senate have passed transportation bills and now must negotiate a compromise bill that can be signed by the President. Some of these differences affect manufacturers. For example, the House bill provides some protection from liability for failure to follow National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines; requires steps to ensure access to...
Car Cybersecurity Study Bill Introduced in Congress
Posted on Nov 5, 2015 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Car Cybersecurity Study Bill Introduced in Congress
Two congressmen introduced the “Spy Car Study Act” in the House of Representatives in reaction to news of potential hacking of vehicle software. This proposed legislation calls for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and other groups to conduct a study of best practices in the areas of cybersecurity and privacy as it relates to cars. The...
