Insurance Cost Strategy Key to Lyft’s Path to Profitability October 31, 2019 By Tina Bellon and Noor Zainab Hussain Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc. on Wednesday said higher-than-expected third-quarter revenues and an improved outlook showed it was well on its...
Automakers Face Independents in Battle Over Car Tech Repair Aftermarket October 31, 2019 By Tina Bellon The rapid rise of crash-avoidance technology has set carmakers and repair shops on course for a collision that could determine...
Vehicles’ Pedestrian Warning Systems Need Improvement, Says IIHS October 29, 2019 By Tina Bellon The performance of modern pedestrian detection systems varies widely between carmakers, with high-end luxury brands generally faring better and other...
Tesla Insurance Will Use Driver Video, GPS Data Subject to States’ Approval September 6, 2019 By Tina Bellon Tesla Inc.’s use of individual customer data, such as vehicle camera footage and GPS, to price its new insurance products...
Car Makers Befriend Hackers to Learn About Cyber Vulnerabilities August 13, 2019 By Tina Bellon At a conference where hackers can try their hand at picking locks and discover cyber vulnerabilities in a makeshift hospital,...
Judge Reduces $2 Billion Roundup Jury Verdict to $86 Million July 29, 2019 By Tina Bellon A California judge on Thursday reduced a $2 billion jury verdict, slashing the award for a couple who blamed Bayer...
Data-Deprived Auto Insurers Cautious About Discounts for Advanced Safety Features July 26, 2019 By Tina Bellon Automakers are accelerating the rollout of technology designed to avoid crashes, but insurance companies are waving a caution flag at...
Bayer May Have Home Advantage in St. Louis Roundup Cancer Trial July 22, 2019 By Tina Bellon Bayer AG, facing an upcoming trial in St. Louis over allegations that its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, has recruited...
Court Halts Trump Plan to Require Drug Prices in TV Ads July 9, 2019 By Tina Bellon and Nate Raymond A federal judge on Monday dealt a blow to the Trump administration by striking down a new rule that would...
Bayer Asks Judge to Overrule $2 Billion Monsanto Roundup Verdict June 19, 2019 By Tina Bellon Bayer AG has asked a California judge to overrule a $2 billion verdict by jurors who found the company’s glyphosate-based...