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MEMA Opposes Three New Biden Administration Labor Regulations

May 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA announced it has joined with other business groups in opposing three new final rules altering major employer/employee relationships released by the Biden administration has announced.  these rules and will keep you updated on any developments. The rules include recently announced rules by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban on virtually all employee noncompete […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Regulations

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Continued to Decline in April

May 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Manheim reports wholesale prices were down both month-over-month and year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were down in April compared to March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 198.4, a decline of 14.0% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index magnified the results […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Crash Champions Expands Luxury and EV Certified Repair Line with California Acquisition

May 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the expansion of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, a premium line of service specializing in electric vehicle (EV) and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs.  The announcement follows the organization’s acquisition of DC Autocraft, a collision repair center specializing in luxury factory-certified and EV repairs in Burbank, Calif. The acquisition finalized on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Electric Vehicles, OEM Certification

2024 ALI Lifting Points Guide Covers 20 Years of Data in Print or Online

May 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

One of the most important steps when using a frame-engaging car lift like a two-post lift is to position the lift adapters only at the OEM-recommended lifting points. Failing to follow this guidance and instead guessing where to position the adapters may result in the vehicle getting damaged or falling from the lift. To help […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Safety

Imports Top National Insurance Crime Bureau List of Most Stolen Vehicles

May 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kia and Hyundai vehicles experienced the highest theft rates in 2023, breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the list, according to a new report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to preventing and prosecuting insurance crime and fraud. Social media trends highlighting how to steal these […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Insurance Crime Bureau, Vehicle Theft

State Farm to Test Mitchell Estimating in Ohio

May 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Some of State Farm’s Select Service collision repair centers in the state will test the Mitchell platform for estimating and source parts. State Farm announced in an email May 7 to its Select Service collision repair centers in Ohio that it will begin testing the use of the Mitchell estimating platform for writing estimates and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: electronic parts ordering, Estimating Systems, Mitchell International, Ohio, State Farm

Study Says One in Five Retail Vehicle Sales YTD Have Electrified Powertrain in U.S.

May 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Urban Science, the global automotive consultancy and technology firm, released a proprietary electric vehicle (EV) sales microstudy rooted in the firm’s industry sales data, which is updated daily, delivering a science-driven overview of the EV sales landscape in the U.S. The microstudy includes detailed 2024 sales insights through April 30, for the battery electric vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, New Vehicle Sales, Urban Science

Vehicle Service Group Training Accredited by International Association for Continuing Education and Training

May 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, announced it has received accreditation covering educational courses offered by its brands Rotary, Chief Collision Technology, Forward Lift, and Direct Lift from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), a globally recognized standard in adult education and training. This achievement reflects VSG’s commitment to providing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Chief, Dover, International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training, Rotary, Technical Training, Vehicle Service Group

MEMA Applauds $100 Million White House Initiative to Support Small- to Medium-Sized Vehicle Suppliers

May 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association (MEMA), applauds the announcement by Vice President Harris on the support of small- and medium-sized auto parts manufacturers and autoworkers. According to MEMA, through the announcement of more than $100 million in funding and a suite of strategic actions, the Administration demonstrates its commitment to strengthening the domestic auto industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

Allstate Reports Auto Premiums Earned Up 11% in First Quarter

May 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Reports auto claim frequency declined on mild weather, more than offsetting higher claim costs. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) reported total revenues of $15.3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, up 10.7%, or $1.5 billion, compared to the prior year quarter driven by higher average premiums that resulted in a $1.3 billion increase in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Earnings

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