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Tesla Security Patch Released to Address Model S Hacking Vulnerabilities
Tesla Motors Inc has rolled out a security patch for its electric cars after Chinese security researchers uncovered vulnerabilities they said allowed them to remotely attack a Tesla Model S sedan. ...
German Investors Sue VW for Record $9.2B in Emissions Scandal Fallout
Volkswagen AG faces Germany's biggest investor lawsuit as attorneys filed complaints totaling 8.2 billion euros ($9.2 billion) related to the diesel emissions scandal that wiped out a third of the ...
Self-Driving Car Guidelines Urge Data Sharing to Boost Safety
Competitors locked in a cut-throat race to bring fully self-driving cars to American roads are being asked to share experiences with "edge cases," rare scenarios that pose the most vexing safety ...
When Vehicle Claims Surge: How to Weather the Storm
Unpredictable and severe weather patterns are a continuous and growing concern for property/casualty insurance companies. In fact, data findings from a new study in the journal Naturedemonstrate that ...
Berkshire Hathaway’s Combs Named to JPMorgan’s Board as Banking Ties Grow
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Todd Combs has been named to the board of JPMorgan Chase & Co., helping him build expertise beyond investment management and expanding the ties of Warren Buffett's ...
Racketeering Suit Alleges State Farm Bankrolled Judge
Some customers of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. claim the company conspired to help elect an Illinois Supreme Court candidate so he could vote to throw out a $1 billion award against the ...
Self-Driving Cars Would Face 15 Benchmarks to Pass in Proposed U.S. Guidance
The Obama administration's proposed guidelines for self-driving cars, formally unveiled Tuesday, include 15 benchmarks automakers will need to meet before their autonomous vehicles can hit the road. ...
Hiscox Combines Cyber Risk/Professional Liability in New Hospital Coverage
Hiscox recently started marketing a combined cyber risk/professional liability coverage for hospitals. The product combines the services of its healthcare and cyber underwriters under the name ...