September traffic bounced back from August decline to third best month since start of pandemic … [Read More...]
Research
U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up Nearly 7% in October Compared to 2020
The increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. Biggest year-on-year increase … [Read More...]
Features
Massachusetts Attorney General Seeks to Reopen Trial Evidence in Right to Repair Case
AG Healey says new evidence has come to light that vehicle manufacturers can limit telematics services to comply with Commonwealth's voter-approved law. On October 22, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed a motion to reopen evidence in the … [Read More...]
GM Plans $6 Billion Revenue Goal for OnStar Insurance by 2030
Vehicle manufacturer details goals to market insurance products and transform claims and parts procurement through its ecosystem of dealers and certified repair facilities. General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) provided a detailed roadmap of how the company plans to … [Read More...]
Interview: Ray Fisher, ASA Executive Director Details New Regional Structure
Fisher explains the association's move from its state affiliate structure to a new regional model covering all 50 states. Earlier this week, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it was transitioning to a regional, membership subscription model, … [Read More...]
Interview: Jerry McNee on Return of Northeast Trade Show
McNee, president of the AASP/NJ board of directors, discusses next week's trade show and current industry issues. After going virtual last year, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will hold its flagship NORTHEAST Automotive … [Read More...]
Interview: Lucky Papageorg on Collision Repair Labor Rates in Massachusetts
AASP/MA Executive Director details longstanding concerns with collision repair labor rates in the Commonwealth and legislative efforts to tie increases to inflation rate. In July, the Alliance of Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts … [Read More...]