Registration ends June 30. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) reminds service professionals that spring testing is underway. Those who register by June 30 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE tests. ASE offers three test-taking options. In-person testing is available for all tests and is held […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up Under 2% in April Compared to Last Year
The rate of increase was below the increase in the national consumer price index. The most recent government figures on inflation through April show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is now below the rate of general inflation after more than 30 months in a row of higher increases. The year-over-year (YoY) […]
Rhode Island OEM Parts Bill Passes State Senate
Bill would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Rhode Island Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440), that seeks to amend Section 27-10.2-2 of Chapter 27 of the Rhode Island General Laws dealing with motor vehicle replacement parts, was approved by the full Senate on May 7. The bill, introduced on […]
China Motor Insurance Industry Projected to Surpass $158 Billion by 2028
The Chinese motor insurance industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from CNY912.2 billion ($127.4 billion) in 2024 to CNY1,125.7 billion ($158.9 billion) in 2028, in terms of gross written premiums (GWP), forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Insurance Database reveals that the Chinese motor […]
Purchasers Considering EV for Next Vehicle Down Year-Over-Year for First Time in U.S.
J.D. Power says purchase consideration ebbs as charging concerns grow. Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has cooled as the industry grapples with persistent growing pains, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study, released May 16. For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has […]
BASF Supporting WorldSkills Finals Car Painting Competition
From September 10–15, over 1,500 participants from more than 65 countries will compete in 62 skill competitions at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. In 2022, BASF signed a multi-year global industry partnership as the exclusive sponsor of the Car Painting category of WorldSkills International and will be the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in […]
U.S. Consumers Continue to Switch Auto Insurance at Higher Rates
Leading carriers to continue focus on renewal and retention. According to the LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter, high demand for new policies in the first quarter showed consumers are still not resigned to higher rates as insurers continue to adjust strategies to retain customers for long-term growth. Key findings of the most recent report include: S. […]
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Ontario, Canada
ProColor Collision announces the grand opening of its newest location, ProColor Etobicoke South in the Toronto, Ontario market in Canada. Owner Tony Le is a seasoned automotive enthusiast, traces his journey back to his high school days. “When I bought my first car, taking it to a mechanic when it needed repairs was not feasible […]
Collision Engineering Program Expands to North Carolina
Enterprise Mobility, through the Enterprise Mobility Foundation, today announced Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, N.C., will offer the innovative Collision Engineering program as part of its existing Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program. Partnering with schools across the country, the Collision Engineering program aims to help fill the more than 110,000 collision technician job openings […]
ASE Offers Communications Tool Kit for June Automotive Service Professionals Month
In recognition of Auto Service Professionals Month (ASPM) in June, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has made available free downloadable communications materials and creative assets to help industry organizations support ASPM. Designed as a one-stop web portal, the online ASE Tool Kit gives repair shops, parts suppliers and industry organizations access to […]
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