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Interview: Tim Adelmann, former ABRA executive and Brandon Eckenrode, managing director of the Collision Repair Education Foundation

January 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In our video interview Adelmann, discusses the goals of his family’s $500,000 donation to fund collision repair technician scholarships through the Education Foundation. Eckenrode provides update on Foundation activities. The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that Tim Adelmann, who served as chief business development officer and executive vice president at ABRA for 35 years, and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Interview, Scholarships

U.S. International Trade Commission Launches Investigation into Aftermarket Lamps Patent Infringement

January 20, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following complaints from Hyundai and Kia, the Commission launches two Section 337 investigations into aftermarket lamps that vehicle manufacturers say violate their patents The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute two Section 337 investigations into aftermarket replacement automotive lamps. The investigations are based on complaints filed by Kia Corporation, of Seoul, Republic […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Design Patents, Hyundai, Keystone, Kia, Lawsuits, LKQ Corporation, TYC Brother Industrial Co., TYC Genera, U.S. International Trade Commission

Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Disclosure Bill Introduced in Vermont

January 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation seeks to require CAPA certification, disclosure on estimates. Prohibits non-OEM parts on vehicles with less than 30,000 miles during first two years. A bill to regulate the use of aftermarket parts during insurance paid repairs was introduced on January 7 in Vermont. House Bill 522 (HB522) seeks to enact a new section to Title […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, Vermont

Rhode Island Legislature Votes to Overturn Governor’s Veto of Unfair Claims Practices Regulation Bill

January 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island 2021 Legislation

Legislation revises the state’s unfair claims handing regulations related to total losses, sublet markup and refinish materials calculations. The Rhode Island House and the Senate voted to overturn Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s July veto of House Bill 6324 (HB 6324) during its session on Tuesday, January 4 at the State House. The Rhode Island […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, legislation, Rhode Island, Sublet, Total Loss, Unfair Claims Practice

Rhode Island Legislators Plan Vote to Overturn Governor’s Vetoes of Collision Repair Bills

January 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island 2021 Legislation

The legislation that was vetoed in July revises Rhode Island’s unfair claims practices regulations related to sublet markup and refinish materials calculations among other items. The Rhode Island House and the Senate announced last week it will return to session on Tuesday, January 4 at the State House to finish up several matters from the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, legislation, Refinish, Rhode Island, Sublet, Total Loss

Interview: Susanna Gotsch, CCC Intelligent Solutions, Details Collision Repair Claims Trends

December 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Gotsch discusses data on 2021 claims and the factors influencing collision repair and insurance claims markets into next year. Average cost per part running 8% higher in 2021. Labor rate growth hasn’t accelerated in 2021, but is expected higher in 2022 in wake of labor shortage. In our video interview, Susanna Gotsch, Senior Director, Industry […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: CCC, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Inflation, Interview, Labor Rates, Parts Supply

Massachusetts Attorney General Seeks to Reopen Trial Evidence in Right to Repair Case

October 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AG Healey says new evidence has come to light that vehicle manufacturers can limit telematics services to comply with Commonwealth’s voter-approved law. On October 22, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed a motion to reopen evidence in the lawsuit brought by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation against the Commonwealth’s enhanced Right to Repair law that […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Attorney General, Lawsuits, Massachusetts, Right to Repair, Subaru

GM Plans $6 Billion Revenue Goal for OnStar Insurance by 2030

October 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer details goals to market insurance products and transform claims and parts procurement through its ecosystem of dealers and certified repair facilities. General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) provided a detailed roadmap of how the company plans to double its annual revenue and expand margins to 12 to 14 percent by 2030, as a result […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: American Family, General Motors, OnStar Insurance

Interview: Ray Fisher, ASA Executive Director Details New Regional Structure

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fisher explains the association’s move from its state affiliate structure to a new regional model covering all 50 states. Earlier this week, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it was transitioning to a regional, membership subscription model, replacing its current state affiliate structure. On January 1, the ASA affiliate organizations will be dissolved, and multiple […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Interview

Interview: Jerry McNee on Return of Northeast Trade Show

September 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jerry McNee on Return of Northeast Trade Show

McNee, president of the AASP/NJ board of directors, discusses next week’s trade show and current industry issues. After going virtual last year, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will hold its flagship NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show on September 10 -12 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. Detailed information […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Interview, Northeast Trade Show

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