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
State Farm Reports Declining Animal Collisions
CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Alberta, Canada
NHTSA Reports Sharp Drop in Traffic Fatalities in First Half of 2025
Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack Will Keep Production Paused Until Next Week
Collision Repair Education Foundation Schedules Fall Career Fairs to Connect Students with Employers
IIHS to Add Risky Driving Detection Features to Top Safety Award Requirements
Vehicle Ownership Costs Fall $719 to $11,577 Annually, AAA Reports
Ford to Open New World Headquarters in Dearborn
I-CAR Names John Eck Vice President of Business Development
US Personal Auto Insurance Segment Sustains Underwriting Turnaround Into 2025
Features

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...]

Appraisal Clause Bill Introduced in New Jersey
Proposed mandatory appraisal provisions part of growing national trend. New Jersey has joined a growing national movement to strengthen policyholder rights in auto insurance disputes with the introduction of Senate Bill 4534 (SB 4534), which would require all … [Read More...]

Oklahoma Storage and Total Loss Administrative Charge Price Control Bill Becomes Law
Legislation opposed by repair industry establishes standardized storage rates and administrative charge limits for collision repair shops. Oklahoma has enacted Senate Bill 641, officially known as the "Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act." The … [Read More...]