Industry attendance will be down from pre-pandemic levels as SEMA returns this year as just over … [Read More...]
Research
September Gas Demand Improving Despite Coronavirus Resurgence
Four-week moving average less than 2% below 2019 levels. The recovery in gasoline consumption … [Read More...]
Features
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...]
Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Collision Repair Legislation
Governor McKee objects to language requiring insurers to pay for sublet services. On Friday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee vetoed House Bill 6324 (HB 6324) that would have amended Rhode Island's Unfair Claims Practices laws to clarify several areas of … [Read More...]