On a year-over-year basis, the rate of increase in auto body repair prices is down from recent … [Read More...]
Research

Third Quarter 2022 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up Nearly 15% Compared to 2021
Employment was also up and exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair … [Read More...]
News
Hertrich Dealerships Opens 11th Collision Repair Center
Uni-Select Receives Investment Canada Act Approval for its Acquisition by LKQ
AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Water-Based Refinish Products
Brandon Eckenrode Promoted to Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director
Return to Office Trip Data Show Emerging Trends
Opus IVS Partners with PR Marketing as Exclusive Canadian Sales Representatives
Thatcham Research Issues Guidance for Sustainable Headlamp Repair
BendPak Invests in New Global Headquarters
Ben Jacobson Named Executive Director at Refinish Distributors Alliance
Quality Collision Group Enters Texas Market with Acquisition
Features

Interview: Jason Moseley, CEO of IBIS
Moseley details collision repair industry trends examined at International Bodyshop Industry Symposium events in the U.S. and around the world. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), founded 23 years ago, has grown from a single global … [Read More...]

Ford Motor Company and AirPro Diagnostics Settle Lawsuit
Both parties agree to settle 2020 lawsuit over trademark and diagnostic licensing dispute brought by vehicle manufacturer. Ford Motor Company and AirPro Diagnostics have reached agreement to settle the lawsuit filed by the vehicle manufacturer against the … [Read More...]

Interview: Jason Verlen, CCC Intelligent Solutions Details Crash Course Trends
Verlen discusses the factors influencing collision repair and auto insurance claims. In our video interview, Jason Verlen, CCC’s vice president, product marketing, details key macro and micro trends that are impacting vehicle owners, driving behaviors and … [Read More...]

Florida Legislature Approves Auto Glass Bill
Legislation to prohibit repair incentives, assignment of benefits and steering sent to Governor. The Florida House of Representatives yesterday voted 103-16 to send auto glass legislation that prohibits repair facilities from offering incentives to customers … [Read More...]

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Tesla Violates Anti-Trust Laws by Monopolizing Markets for Repairs and Parts
Suit by vehicle owner seeks class action status alleging Tesla vehicle owners forced to pay high prices for repair services and replacement parts due to electric vehicle manufacturer’s monopolization of market. A lawsuit filed yesterday in the U.S. District … [Read More...]