The average age of U.S. light vehicles rose to 12.8 years, an increase of two months for the second consecutive year, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. Vehicle registrations surpassed 16 million in 2024 for the first time since 2019, but it was not enough to offset the growing volume of aged vehicles […]
Doan Group Adds South Carolina Franchise
The Doan Group, a national provider of appraisal and adjusting services, announced May 20 the addition of a new insurance claim appraisal franchise serving all of South Carolina. Nathan Loy is the new franchise owner. Loy has three years of experience as an auto appraiser. “What stood out to me as the best part of […]
Carolinas Collision Association Awards $16,000 in Tool Grants to Eight Students
The Carolinas Collision Association presented $2,000 tool grants to eight automotive collision repair students at the Southeast Collision Conference, continuing a program that began several years ago. The recipients, selected by the CCA Trade School Committee, include four students from North Carolina and four from South Carolina. Each received funding to purchase tools needed for […]
UAP/NAPA Joins I-CAR Canada Sustaining Partnership Program
UAP/NAPA has joined I-CAR Canada’s Sustaining Partner Program, allowing collision repair professionals to earn training credits through select NAPA courses. The partnership, announced May 21, enables NAPA customers to receive I-CAR Canada training credits by completing designated courses. “The Sustaining Partner Program was developed to strengthen our industry by delivering relevant education and solutions to […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in First Half of May
While down versus April, the wholesale used vehicle index is up versus May 2024. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis declined from April in the first 15 days of May. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 205.9, showing a rise of 4.4% from the full month of […]
Congressional Committee Approves Tax Code Changes Benefiting Auto Repair Facilities
The House Ways and Means Committee has passed legislation that would rewrite the federal tax code that the Automotive Service Association (ASA) says includes several provisions aimed at strengthening small businesses, including independent auto repair shops. ASA has urged, along with coalition partners, members of Congress to support many of the provisions that were included […]
US Auto Insurance Shopping Remains Strong in First Quarter, New Policy Growth Up
U.S. auto insurance shopping grew 16% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, while new policy growth reached 8.4%, according to data released Monday by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The figures represent a slight decline from the previous quarter but remain at elevated levels, with nearly half of all policies in force, at 46%, having been […]
NHTSA Submits New Fuel Economy Interpretive Rule to Rollback EV Mandate
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently submitted the interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE),” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review. According to the Secretary, this is a key step towards reversing the prior administration’s illegal interpretation of CAFE […]
TechForce and National Technical Honor Society Partner to Support Students
The TechForce Foundation and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) announced May 20 a partnership to provide resources and scholarship support for technical education students. The nonprofits marked the collaboration with two $2,500 scholarships funded by NTHS and administered by TechForce. The partnership aims to connect students with educational resources and career opportunities through TechForce’s […]
Tariffs Loom Over Rising Battery Electric Vehicle Claims
Mitchell quarterly update on EV repair trends show growing repairable claims, declining severity. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, has released its Q1 2025 edition of the Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report, spotlighting new challenges and trends as the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accelerates across North America. The quarterly update reveals a continued rise in […]
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