Drought relief likely in the Ohio River Valley and Great Lakes regions due to La Nina. A slowly-developing La Nina is favored to influence conditions for the upcoming winter across most of the country, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released today by the Climate Prediction Center — a division of NOAA’s National Weather Service. […]
Ohio Reports Motor Vehicle Crashes Decrease in Year Following New Distracted Driving Law
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced October 16 that traffic crashes in Ohio significantly decreased in the year since enforcement of Ohio’s strengthened distracted driving law began. Local peace officers and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) began enforcing Ohio’s new distracted driving law in October 2023, following a six-month grace period for motorists. The law […]
November 6 SCRS IDEAS Collide Showcase Features Seven New Speakers
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will feature seven new speakers during the IDEAS Collide Showcase (IDEAS) which has moved to a new day, Wednesday, November 6, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. IDEAS is a one-of-a-kind event that provides a platform for innovative ideas to be shared during multiple fast-paced presentations. […]
Montana Announces $5 Million in Additional Payments to Consumers Following State Farm Review of Auto Loss of Use and Third-Party Liability Claims
Troy Downing, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) reported that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. has reviewed an additional 18,000 claims after being fined $4 million in a CSI administrative action for unfair claims settlement practices. These reviews resulted in an additional $5.2 million paid to Montanans impacted by State Farm’s improper […]
PPG Reports Third Quarter Sales of $4.6 Billion
Overall sales for the company were down 1% compared to last year. U.S. refinish sales up high single digit percentage despite lower collision claims. Announces sale of U.S. and Canada architectural coating business. PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday reported net sales of $4.575 billion for the third quarter of 2024, down 1% from $4.644 billion in the […]
Doan Group Adds Franchise Servicing Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
New owner managing comes from extended family of insurance appraisers and auto appraisal franchise owners. The Doan Group, a national provider of auto, specialty vehicle, equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced the addition of a new insurance claim appraisal franchise servicing Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Cassandra Caravella, the new franchise owner, hails […]
John Bean Tru-Point ADAS Calibration System Approved for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis Vehicles
The John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool has been approved for use on Hyundai , Kia and Genesis vehicles. “We are honored that the Hyundai Motor Company has approved our innovative Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool for use on its vehicles,” said Nicola Cattabriga, director OEM for Snap-on Equipment. “Since it was […]
European Automotive Aftermarket Calls for Urgent Regulatory Action on In-Vehicle Data Access
As the automotive industry transitions toward a future shaped by data-driven services, the European Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair (AFCAR), representing key stakeholders in the aftermarket sector, today called for immediate action to guarantee fair and open access to in-vehicle data. Among the members of AFCAR is the Association Internationale des Réparateurs en […]
Classic Collision Acquires New Location in The Florida Keys
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Conch Paint & Body in Key West, Fla. Conch Paint & Body, with twenty years of experience, is one of the largest family-owned collision repair shops in the Florida Keys. “Over the past decade, we have taken great pride in being a part of the collision industry and […]
Collective Partners with Mitchell to Power New Virtual Estimating Service
The program’s U.S. market introduction follows a successful, multi-year pilot program. Mitchell today announced that its software solutions are powering a new virtual estimating service from Collective Sourcing, LLC. Created for U.S. auto insurers, the service is designed to reduce claims processing time by combining Mitchell’s damage appraisal technology with auto technical specialists at Collective. […]
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