State May Limit Insurer Telematics Use

Maryland bill would prevent them from using collected data to cancel policies, among other prohibitions.

NHTSA Tells Brands to Ignore Mass. Telematics Law

Regulator says federal statute takes precedence.

NAC Adds Connected Vehicle Service Contract

National Auto Care announced the launch of NAC Connect, a new vehicle service contract that includes one year of free telematics service.

Autotrader: 48% of Car Buyers Choose In-Vehicle Tech Over Brand, Body Style

ATLANTA — Nearly half of consumers (48%) prioritize in-vehicle technology over brand and body style, according to the 2017 Autotrader Car Tech Impact Study. Released on Sunday at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, the report showed a growing number of consumers believe certain safety technologies, including blind-spot detection and forward collision warning, should ... Read More »

Spireon’s Kahu Provides New Revenue Stream for Dealers

IRVINE, Calif. — Spireon Inc., an aftermarket telematics company with more than 2.5 million connected vehicles on the road, announced the release of Kahu, a new service sold exclusively through used-car dealers that allows customers to link their vehicles to their smartphones. The Kahu service includes a device that connects with the car’s location and trip data once installed. It ... Read More »

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