Production was down both month over month and year over year. An analysis of the latest data … [Read More...]
Research

U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices in July Up Compared to Previous Month and Year
Auto body prices have been up on a month-over-month basis since February. The most recent … [Read More...]
News
CSN Collision Secures Private Equity Backing from ONCAP
Claim Assist Solutions Opens Office in Arizona
Ford Details Updated Collision Repair Position Statements, Technical Data in Latest On Target Magazine
ASE and U.S. Secret Service Promote Auto Technician Careers at AAPEX Show
Enterprise Mobility Reports 67 Million Rental Transactions, $39 Billion Revenue in FY25
CCC Adds REVV to Diagnostics Network
SEMA Lobbies Congress on ADAS Policy Ahead of Highway Bill
LKQ to Install Solar System at German Logistics Hub
State Farm to Enter Massachusetts Insurance Market in 2027
Driven Brands Closes $500 Million Securitization to Refinance Debt
Features

Dutch Government Takeover of Chipmaker Threatens Global Auto Parts Supply Chain
Semiconductor availability again threatens global auto production and parts supply. A diplomatic standoff between the Netherlands and China over semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia threatens to disrupt vehicle production and parts availability within weeks, … [Read More...]

Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Towing Equipment Charges in Victory for Vehicle Recovery Services
Hourly charges for specialized equipment used for non-consensual towing allowed by Justices. DMV had argued that charges should be part of hourly labor rates. The Connecticut Supreme Court yesterday reversed a lower court decision that prohibited towing … [Read More...]

Interview: CCC’s Dan Risley Examines Trends in Scanning, Calibration and the Impact on Cycle Time
Risley details CCC estimate and supplement data on diagnostic scanning and calibrations and new integration partnerships to help capture procedures earlier in repair process and improve documentation. The collision repair industry has reached a pivotal moment … [Read More...]

Rhode Island House Bill That Changes Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation Becomes Law
Legislation raises threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and expands definition on documented procedures sources. A Rhode Island House Bill that raises the state’s total loss threshold and clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair … [Read More...]

Australia Launches Review of Landmark Right to Repair Law
Government seeks public comments on the effectiveness of 2022 law and its impact on consumers as well as independent and dealer repair facilities. While the U.S. continues debating whether federal legislation on right to repair is necessary, the Australia … [Read More...]



