Auto physical damage indicators influencing the collision repair industry continued to increase in … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Repair Industry Production Remains at Record Levels Through July
For the fourth consecutive month, the collision repair industry in July achieved record levels of … [Read More...]
Features
Interview: Brandon Eckenrode, Collision Repair Education Foundation
For several years now, the Collision Repair Education Foundation has been asking for industry support to help make back to school more professional for their local high and college collision repair students by sponsoring Cintas Work Uniforms.A local … [Read More...]
Interview: Annie Michalski, Collision Repair Education Foundation 2016 Student of the Year Recipient
Last year, the Collision Repair Education Foundation launched it Collision Students of the Year program, recognizing two individuals: Alan Zimmerman, a 2016 SkillsUSA Gold Medalist in Collision Repair who also earned a second gold medal at the 2017 … [Read More...]
U.S. DOT Releases New Automated Driving Systems Guidance
On the same day the National Transportation Safety Board found the design of Tesla’s AutoPilot system contributed to a fatal crash, regulators provide updated guidance to pave way for increased automation. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the … [Read More...]
Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal in Collision Repair Shop Lawsuits Against Insurers
Court rules lawsuits by five body shops alleging federal antitrust and state law violations can proceed. On Thursday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned a District Court ruling that had dismissed complaints in five lawsuits … [Read More...]
Department of Labor Overtime Regulation Ruled Invalid
Business groups, State Attorneys General applaud decision permanently invalidating overtime rule that more than doubled current salary threshold. On August 31, Federal District Judge Amos Mazzant ruled in favor of more than fifty-five Texas and national … [Read More...]