Uber has launched its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) division to drive its push towards autonomous vehicles. Based in New York and staffed by 15 researchers, Uber hopes the division will develop AI solutions to provide optimal routes and predict when and where services will be most needed. Uber chief product officer Jeff Holden said, ‘With [...]

Mike Cassata, director of industry relations and technical advisor at AR Direct, has joined the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Gold Seal Committee. ‘Mike brings a wealth of experience in the insurance, salvage, and collision industries in all facets of the APD claims cycle. We are extremely excited to congratulate Mike and have him with AR [...]

Apple has confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in the industry – that it’s developing autonomous car solutions. Rumours have circulated for years that the tech company was developing a self-driving vehicle, although the company had refused to comment on the speculation. However, in a letter to US transport regulators, Apple said it was [...]

The 100,000th Maserati, a white Quattroporte GranSport MY17 destined for China, has rolled off the production line. Produced at the Avv Giovanni Agnelli Plant (AGAP) where the Ghibli sports saloon and the Quattroporte flagship saloon are built, celebrations were held to mark the production of the 100,000th car. The white Quattroporte Model Year 2017 is [...]

Allianz Worldwide Partners has appointed Matthias Wuensche as director for global market management and innovation. Matthias will head up the function that monitors and researches markets around the world, with the aim of generating and implementing new ideas that challenge established business models in the insurance and assistance industry. In order to respond rapidly to [...]