While production was up year-over-year it was down compared to October. An analysis of the latest … [Read More...]
Research

Backyard Competition: Analysis of U.S. Collision Repair Non-Employers
The number of small collision repairers in the U.S. without employees reported record revenue in … [Read More...]
News
Nissan and Honda Terminate MOU on Possible Merger
Trump Administration Restores Section 232 National Security Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
ABPA Applauds Judge’s Decision to Uphold Massachusetts Right to Repair Law
U.S. Department of Education Reverses Reporting Burden on Career and Technical Education Programs
Quality Collision Group Acquires First Repair Center in Virginia
IIHS Reports Vehicle Manufacturers Make Big Strides in Front Crash Prevention
Hunter Alignment Systems Approved for Mercedes-Benz Wheel Alignment Machine Online integration
ASA Supports Nomination of Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration
CIF Announces $250,000 Fund to Help Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by California Wildfires
Arnold Motor Supply Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance
Features

Interview: Rich Harrison, CollisionRight
CollisionRight CEO Rich Harrison discusses growth, acquisitions, and the future of collision repair consolidation In a rapidly evolving collision repair industry, CollisionRight, founded in 2020 during the pandemic, continues to expand its footprint, recently … [Read More...]

Federal Judge Dismisses Vehicle Manufacturer Lawsuit that Sought to Overturn Massachusetts Right to Repair Law Revisions
Pivotal lawsuit challenged Massachusetts Data Access law that was approved by voters in 2020. A Federal District Judge in Massachusetts yesterday dismissed the long-pending lawsuit brought by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, that represents vehicle … [Read More...]

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Files Federal Lawsuit to Block Enforcement of Maine Right to Repair Law
Vehicle manufacturer association seeks injunction to prevent enforcement since the independent entity to administer access to vehicle data has not been established. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation announced it was filing a lawsuit in Federal Court … [Read More...]

Mississippi Bill Requires Payment for Repairs at Prevailing Prices for Proper Repair Following OEM Procedures
Senate Bill also prohibits insurance company personnel from soliciting or accepting gratuities for referrals. Legislation introduced Monday, January 20 in the Mississippi Senate seeks to define that insurers are required to pay for proper repairs, including … [Read More...]

FTC Announces Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers’ Precise Location and Driving Behavior Data Without Consent
Under proposed order, GM and OnStar will be banned for five years from disclosing geolocation and driver behavior data to consumer reporting agencies. The Federal Trade Commission announced today it is taking action against General Motors (GM) and OnStar over … [Read More...]