While dealership body shop sales increased, the percentage of dealers operating collision repair … [Read More...]
Research
Five of the Top 10 U.S. Auto Insurers Grew Market Share in 2023
Auto insurance premiums earned up over 12% last year. Total direct premiums earned on private … [Read More...]
News
Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule
Classic Collision’s Kayla Williams Clark Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Rockford, Illinois
Axalta Irus Mix Wins Silver 2024 Edison Award
Meyer Distributing Acquires Frank’s Supply
IIHS Reports Crash Avoidance Systems Struggle in New Test
Innovation Group North America and Crash Champions Announce Technology Partnership
April 30 ASE Webinar Examines Pros, Cons & SOPs for Aftermarket Sheet Metal
Honda to Invest $11 Billion to Establish Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Canada
Ben Townsend to Lead New Thatcham Research Automotive Vertical
Features
Interview: Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & North America Claims Sales at Solera
Brower details how artificial intelligence use in collision repair and claims is evolving along with its growing role supporting sustainability goals. For several years, collision repair facility operators and auto claims staff have been increasing using … [Read More...]
Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair
Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the … [Read More...]
Government Accountability Office Issues Report on Vehicle Information, Technologies and Consumer Choice
Report to Congress examines how changes in vehicle technologies could affect competition and consumer choice in the vehicle repair market. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its Q&A report, Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving … [Read More...]
U.S. Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Support Renewing and Expanding Copyright Exemptions for Automotive Right to Repair
Joint comment to U.S. Copyright Office supports renewal of existing exemptions and expanding exemption to include access to operational data needed to repair motor vehicles including telematics. The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Federal Trade … [Read More...]
Interview: Ryan Mandell, Mitchell
Mandell details Mitchell’s 2023 electric vehicle claims analysis. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This issue provides a year-over-year analysis of electric vehicle … [Read More...]