In an effort to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its automotive production processes, Mercedes-Benz is transforming its production network with the integration of artificial intelligence and humanoid robots at its Digital Factory Campus in Berlin-Marienfelde, Germany. The company has introduced Apollo, described as one of the world’s most advanced commercial humanoid robots, into its […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires First Repair Center in Kansas
Quality Collision Group (QCG) expands its footprint by acquiring Eveland Bros. Collision, located in Johnson County, Kansas. This marks QCG’s entry into Kansas, its 12th state. Eveland Bros. Collision was founded in 1978 by brothers Mark and Bill Eveland and has served the greater Kansas City metro area ever since. The single-location shop is in […]
Franchisee Opens Third ProColor Collision Repair Center in California
Franchisee Qazi Asad and his leadership team have opened their third ProColor Collision repair facility, expanding their service coverage in Bakersfield, Calif. The new Bakersfield Central location follows the team’s recent openings of ProColor Collision Lynwood and ProColor Collision Bakersfield Southwest within the past four months. Located at 98 Oak Street with easy access from […]
Tesla Collision Center Targeted in Las Vegas Arson Attack
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 18, a Tesla collision repair and sales center in Las Vegas was involved in what authorities are calling a “targeted attack,” highlighting potential security concerns for facilities that repair Tesla vehicles. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to multiple 911 calls at approximately 2:45 a.m. reporting […]
Florida Bill Would Require Daily Law Enforcement Reporting from Collision Repair Shops
Legislation mandates crash reports for $5,000+ repairs. Florida association rallies opposition before hearing today. Florida’s collision repair industry is facing a potentially significant new regulatory requirement under the proposed “Lilly Glaubach Act” (SB 92), which is scheduled for a hearing before the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government today, Tuesday, March […]
Auto Glass Now Launches Boston Location
Auto Glass Now has opened a new facility at 139 Freeport St. in Boston, Mass. The 3,796 square-foot facility serves Boston and surrounding communities including Dorchester, Roxbury, and Quincy. “We’re thrilled to expand our presence in the Massachusetts market,” said Dan Bean, Regional Director of Auto Glass Now. “Our team is excited to bring our […]
San Jose Body Shop Owner Faces Insurance Fraud Charge After Undercover Sting
A San Jose, Calif. body shop owner has been charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Jairon Escobar, 49, who owns and operates Radiator & Body Parts, allegedly inflated an insurance damage estimate on a vehicle that was part of an undercover operation. Investigators say Escobar added […]
US Property/Casualty Industry Swings to Underwriting Profit of $22.9 Billion in 2024
Result marks first gain in four years. The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry recorded a $22.9 billion net underwriting gain in 2024, signifying the segment’s first underwriting profit since 2020, and marking a substantial swing from the $21.3 billion loss recorded in the prior year, according to a new AM Best report. These preliminary results are […]
Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance
Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and oversee claims training and leadership development while driving strategic direction for claims operations. His responsibilities will also include the subrogation and special investigative units. With more than […]
Massachusetts Bill Proposes New Method for Setting Collision Repair Labor Rates
Bill would allow collision repair facilities to set labor rates based upon what customers have actually paid for repairs. Massachusetts legislators are considering a bill that seeks to fundamentally change how insurance companies determine labor rates for collision repairs in the Commonwealth. House Bill 1285 (H1285), An Act relative to the calculation of labor rates […]
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