Legislation adds compliance requirements and liability for third-parties in the insurance supply chain. California’s insurance privacy laws would receive a major overhaul under California Senate Bill 354 (SB 354), the Insurance Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2025. Introduced by State Senator Monique Limón and sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the bill would establish comprehensive […]
New-Vehicle Prices Hold Steady in March as Sales Increase Ahead of Anticipated Tariff-Driven Price Hikes
According to the monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, released April 9, new-vehicle ATP held mostly steady month over month and year over year in March at $47,462, down slightly from the revised-lower ATP of $47,577 in February. In March, new-vehicle ATPs were higher year over year by […]
Maryland Governor Pauses Enforcement of Zero-Emissions Vehicle Rules Amid Industry Pushback
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has an issued Executive Order delaying near-term enforcement of the state’s environmental regulations modeled on Calfornia’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) and Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rules. The move comes amid mounting pressure from vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure concerns as the state timeline to implement those emissions rules. The ACC […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in February Compared to Last Year
While production was down year-over-year, it was up slightly month-over-month. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary February collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up compared to January but down compared to the previous year. Monthly production […]
REPAIR Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the bipartisan Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act in the U.S. Senate on April 9. The legislation aims to ensure vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and aftermarket manufacturers have secure access to critical vehicle repair and maintenance data. “Vehicle owners deserve […]
Michigan Man Charged with Selling Counterfeit Auto Parts
A New Baltimore, Mich. man has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly selling counterfeit automotive restraint systems, including airbags, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced April 2. Dinas Kamaitis, 31, was arraigned on April 1 in the 37th District Court in Warren before Judge John M. Chmura. The charges represent the first case brought […]
ASE April 15 Webinar Examines Planning for Proper Corrosion Protection
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) entitled Planning for Proper Corrosion Protection. Restoring a vehicle’s original corrosion protection involves multiple products for both internal and external areas. Given the complexity of modern repairs, it is crucial to review OEM procedures […]
PPG and UK’s Morelli Group Transform Hospice as Part of Colorful Communities Program
PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the Morelli Group, the UK-based paint, body and equipment distributor, joined together April 5-6 for PPG’s Colorful Communities Project at Bury Hospice in Bury, England. The transformative makeover at Bury Hospice was part of PPG’s 10-year celebration of its Colorful Communities program. In 2015, PPG launched the Colorful Communities program, uniting […]
NHTSA Estimates 39,345 U.S. Traffic Fatalities in 2024
Marks lowest fatality rate since 2019. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its early estimates of traffic fatalities for 2024, projecting that 39,345 people died in traffic crashes. This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 […]
PGW Auto Glass Relocates Global Headquarters
PGW Auto Glass announced the relocation of its global headquarters to 2000 Westinghouse Dr. Suite 301, in Cranberry Township, Pa. This new facility doubles the company’s existing corporate square footage and will facilitate greater teamwork, collaboration and innovation among staff with additional amenities. “We are pleased to announce the relocation of our global headquarters, which […]
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