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U.S. Driving Up Across All Regions in June New
Total miles driven continues trend of increases. Only six states report driving declines.

U.S. Independent Collision Repair Facility Population Declines in 2008 New
Latest data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms anticipated decline in the number of independent repairers with payroll in 2008. Non-employers also decline.

Collision Repair Facility Business Conditions Second Quarter 2010 New
Owner optimism improves while actual recovery is not so certain.

Access and Use of Shop Data Raises Privacy Concerns New
Aftermarket parts not the only subject of discussion at recent CIC meeting.

TX Dept of Ins Reminds Insurers of State Steering Laws
Insurance Commissioner expresses concern that current insurance practices may be in violation of unfair claims handling laws.

Mitchell's Greg Horn: Industry Trends Report
Horn discusses Mitchell's latest trends report, findings on parts utilization, industry standards, and more.
 

Copart CEO Jay Adair
With decades of experience in the salvage auction business, Adair discusses current market trends, some of Copart's new initiatives and the future of the company.

U.S. Driving Continues Upward Trend in May
Total miles driven rises only slightly, 21 states report driving declines.

State Farm to Introduce New Performance Rating System for Select Service Repairers
Insurer rolling out credit score-like system that reflects a shop's key performance measurements.

Ford Brings Engineering Test Results to Aftermarket Structural Parts Debate
Carmaker presents test results at CIC Chicago that raise red flags about aftermarket structural parts and occupant safety.

Body Repair Prices, Auto Insurance and Inflation
Government data shows strong rise in body repair prices over past three months.

Earl Schieb Closes its Doors
After nearly 75 years of painting cars, the famous chain calls it quits.

Insurers, Repairers Suggest Conflicting Amendments to NCOIL Steering Bill
Industry groups all submit ideas for a new anti-steering model to be considered at national meeting this week in Boston.

Auto Body Employment Report: Decline Continues
April preliminary data shows further declines in total repair industry production.

Insurers, Repairers Wage Public Battle Over Independent Appraisal Law
The gloves came off in Rhode Island in a media fight to sway consumer opinion.

Boyd Group to Acquire True2Form for $18 Million
Interview with True2Form president Rex Dunn and Gerber president and COO Tim O'Day.

Consumer Issues Discussed at NY Association Meeting
Nearly 100 attendees met to review Insurance Dept report on steering, legislation and assignment of proceeds.

RI Supreme Court Overturns Labor Rate Survey Decision
Court rules that a labor rate survey should not be the only determinant in calculating prevailing labor rates for auto body.

Industry Attendance Plans for NACE and SEMA
Survey response shows that NACE (ASRW) move away from Industry Week and SEMA has forced many industry members to make a choice on which show to attend.