Kinetic announced the launch of an AI-powered imaging system designed to speed up the collision repair estimating process. The system, called Kinetic Vision, uses computer vision to scan damaged vehicles and create 3D digital models. The company’s data analytics system, Kinetic Intelligence, then generates repair estimates, which are reviewed by estimators before being sent to […]
Collision Industry Foundation Elects Five New Trustees
The Collision Industry Foundation has announced the results of its board election, with five new trustees set to begin their terms following the organization’s annual meeting on January 19. The new trustees are Amber Alley, general manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender; Barry Barbee, director of industry relations, insurance and collision at RunBuggy; Tom Julius, […]
Satisfaction with Auto Insurance Claims Flat
J.D. Power annual study finds satisfaction strained by higher deductibles, more total losses. Seven percent of insureds report avoiding filing a claim. Auto insurance rates have finally started to decline from the near-record highs of 2024, but customers are still feeling the sting of several years of sky-high insurance costs when it comes to their […]
CCC Adds Kinetic to Diagnostics Network
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) today announced that Kinetic has been added as a provider within the CCC Diagnostics Network. The integration makes Kinetic’s calibration recommendations accessible directly within CCC ONE, giving collision repairers a digital way to identify necessary OEM calibration requirements early in the repair process. The connection will help shops plan […]
NOVUS Glass and Crystal Glass Partner in Western Canada
The Fix Network announced a partnership between NOVUS Glass and Crystal Glass Canada Ltd. that will combine the two glass repair brands under a unified operation in Western Canada. The new entity, to be called NOVUS Crystal Glass, will merge NOVUS Glass’ repair technology and franchise network with Crystal Glass’s Western Canada footprint. “By joining […]
Mitchell Launches Tool to Automate ADAS Operations in Collision Repair Estimates
Mitchell International announced the upcoming availability of Mitchell Diagnostics Sync, a tool that automatically adds recommended advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) operations from third-party providers into collision repair estimates. The cloud-based solution is designed to eliminate manual data entry by connecting diagnostic scan and calibration reports directly to Mitchell’s estimating platform. The system attaches reports […]
CCI and I-CAR Partner on Apprenticeship Assessment Program for Collision Repair Shops
Collision Career Institute (CCI) and the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced a partnership aimed at improving workforce development outcomes for collision repair shops participating in apprenticeship programs. Under the agreement, CCI will provide assessment and evaluation services to shops enrolled in I-CAR’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. The service is designed to complement I-CAR […]
October New-Vehicle Sales Projected to Decline as Electric Vehicle Pull-Ahead Reverses
EV share projected to decline to 5.3% following federal incentive expiration. Used vehicle prices up year over year. Total new-vehicle sales for October 2025, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,249,800, a 6.9% decrease year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. October 2025 has 27 selling days, the […]
HD Repair Forum to Co-Locate with Trucking Industry Event March 18-19 in Nashville
The HD Repair Forum will hold its 2026 conference alongside the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting, marking the first time the collision repair event has paired with the larger industry gathering. The two-day conference is scheduled for March 18-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. The co-location will allow […]
Emily Poladian Named President of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, named Emily Poladian president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers on October 23, bringing in a veteran with 27 years of supplier industry experience to lead the trade group representing North American automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket suppliers. Poladian will start November 1, coinciding with the AAPEX 2025 show. She most recently […]
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