While down, the rate of decline was lower than in the first quarter. Quarterly collision claim … [Read More...]
Research
Percentage of Collision Repair Facilities Reporting Higher Sales Up Slightly in July Month Over Month
Though an improvement, more than two-thirds of shops continue to report lower sales. Shops also … [Read More...]
Features
GM Sues Multiple Aftermarket Parts Manufacturers, Distributors and Estimating Software Providers for Design Patent Infringement
Four federal lawsuits target parts manufacturers, parts distributors and collision estimating software providers in latest attempt at OEM design patent enforcement. General Motors LLC and GM Global Technology Operations LLC filed four patent infringement … [Read More...]
Maine Senate Upholds Governor’s Veto of Right to Repair Law Changes
Lawmakers fall short of two-thirds threshold needed to override veto. The Maine Senate voted yesterday to uphold Gov. Janet Mills' veto of legislation that would have revised the state's automotive right to repair law, ending the bill's path through the … [Read More...]
U.S. House Subcommittee to Consider REPAIR Act, Other Right to Repair and Data Access Bills at January 13 Hearing
Sixteen bills included on hearing agenda focused on automotive issues. The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee's Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee will hold a hearing next week on more than a dozen automotive bills, … [Read More...]
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Opens Public Comment on Storage Fee Regulations
Industry has raised concerns about how the BAR will calculate rates and if regulation would limit rates repairers can charge. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has opened a public comment period on proposed regulations that would require … [Read More...]
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...]