Latest data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows trends towards higher rental length continued in the U.S. during the first quarter. For the sixth consecutive quarter, average length of repairable rental (LOR) increased across the U.S. The latest data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows average LOR for the first quarter of 2020 in the U.S. was 13.2 days, […]
Al Porcelli, Long Time New York Collision Repair Shop Owner and Association Exec, Passes Away at 95
Al Porcelli, former owner of Central Avenue Collision Works in Glendale, Queens, N.Y. and a co-founder of the Auto Body Craftsman’s Guild of New York City, passed away April 7 from conditions associated with a long-life at the age of 95. Porcelli was the longest serving active trade association member in the U.S., continuing to […]
SEMA Says Two-Thirds of Specialty Aftermarket Continues to Operate
Associations still planning at this time to hold November SEMA Show in Las Vegas. According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) the majority of businesses in the specialty automotive industry continues to operate during the coronavirus pandemic. Even with “shelter in place” rules in effect in many states, more than two-thirds of industry businesses […]
Mack Trucks Parts Availability Remains Strong During Coronavirus Crisis
As the trucking industry rises to meet the critical needs of society during the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, Mack Trucks said it continues to support its customers and dealers with strong parts availability. “Mack customers and dealers can rest assured that we continue to have the critical parts available that keep trucks on the road rolling,” […]
U.S. Traffic Volume Stabilized Last Week
Connected car analytics indicates passenger travel has stabilized, but commercial traffic continued to decline. INRIX, the provider of connected car services and mobility analytics, provided an analysis of U.S. traffic volume for the week of April 11-17 showing that personal vehicle travel had declined 46% versus travel volume based upon a February 22-28 control week, […]
U.S. Senate Approves Additional $320 Billion for Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
Passage in U.S. House expected tomorrow. The U.S. Senate yesterday approved additional funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the CARES Act that provides low interest loans for small businesses that can be forgiven if the business uses 75% of the funds for payroll. Congressional Democrats held up […]
U.S. Department of Labor Begins Enforcement of Expanded Paid Leave Provisions Enacted in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor announced yesterday the end of the temporary period of non-enforcement of paid leave protections under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). FFCRA helps combat the workplace effects of the coronavirus by reimbursing America’s private employers with fewer than 500 employees with tax credits for the cost of providing employees […]
Erie and AAA Groups Announce Auto Insurance Customer Discounts
More auto insurers announced customer discount and rebate programs as traffic volume and claims declined dramatically due to stay-at-home orders. Erie Insurance announced it will provide $200 million in dividends directly to personal and commercial auto insurance customers in the 12 states and the District of Columbia where the company does business. This immediate relief […]
Collision Repair Facility Layoffs and Sales Declines Increased in First Half of April
Collision repair facilities remain open but business has slowed dramatically in the second half of the month. More than four out of five shops apply for government funding. The vast majority of collision repair facilities responding to a CollisionWeek study in mid-April were open, but have reported further declines in sales versus the beginning of […]
Absent Traffic Jams, Many Drivers Getting More Reckless
Emptier streets may be encouraging some drivers to flaunt traffic safety laws, including speed limits. Despite there being far fewer vehicles on the road due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, state highway safety officials across the country are seeing a severe spike in speeding. Many states have reported alarming speed increases, with some noting a significant […]
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