Prices were up year-over-year, but declined on a month-over-month basis. The most recent government … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Repair Industry Production Up Over 3% in September Compared to Last Year
Year-to-date production up over 9%. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. … [Read More...]
Features
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit that Alleged Tesla Monopolizes Repair and Parts Markets for its Vehicles
While dismissing antitrust claims, Judge allows plaintiffs 21 days to amend their complaint. U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson ruled in favor of a motion by Tesla to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit by car owners that alleges the electric vehicle … [Read More...]
Maine Voters Approve Right to Repair Ballot Initiative
Requires vehicle manufacturers to standardize on-board diagnostics and make access to vehicle systems available to owners and third-party independent repair facilities. Yesterday, more than 320,000 voters in Maine approved a ballot initiative that proponents … [Read More...]
U.S. House Subcommittee Passes Federal Automotive Right to Repair Act
The bill now goes before the full House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce yesterday approved the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 906) by voice vote … [Read More...]
California Lawsuit Alleges Safelite Committed Insurance Fraud
The lawsuit filed by a former employee alleges auto glass company charged for OEM or aftermarket moldings but instead installed a “universal” molding, also alleges company charged for cleaning and sanitization services not performed during pandemic. A lawsuit … [Read More...]
Massachusetts Says Multiple Approaches Available to Vehicle Manufacturers to Implement Data Access
Letter responding to NHTSA says AG's office believes lawsuit record shows cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions could allow secure communications to vehicle data that comply with federal safety regulations. In response to an August 22 letter from the … [Read More...]