Yesterday, the Auto Alliance, joined the Global Automakers call for a re-evaluation by the Trump Administration of regulations requiring continued increases in fuel economy. The letter, from Mitch Bainwol, president and CEO of the Auto Alliance, makes a number of policy recommendations concerning the regulation of the auto industry including on fuel economy regulations, zero […]
Fuel Economy Targets Driving Auto Technology Likely to Change Under Trump Administration
Election outcome will influence fuel economy regulations that have driven vehicle manufacturers drive to adopt lightweight vehicle structures. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies targets that are currently facing a mid-term review are likely to be revised under a Trump Administration. The Journal reported quoted a Trump policy […]
Interview: Dave Parzen, General Manager Collision Repair Shop Certification, NSF International
Announced last year, NSF International’s collision repair certification program offers shops an alternative, independent certification. Parzen details the program, how it was developed, and how shops can participate in the program. Collision repair facility certification has received enormous attention in the past several years. While much of the focus has been on offerings from vehicle […]
Maaco Details Growth Plans at Annual Conference
Maaco executives review franchise group’s performance. Driven Brands’ Costa projects Maaco and CARSTAR will each add 100-200 locations over next year. Maaco franchisees from the U.S. and Canada gathered in Charlotte, N.C., the hometown of parent Driven Brands, last week for the Maaco Convention and Tech Expo. The event, held October 12-16, brought together approximately […]
Mitchell Announces Parts Procurement Solution in Alliance with uParts
Mitchell Parts to integrate electronic procurement capabilities within Estimating and Repair Management to streamline workflow. Mitchell announced today its launch of Mitchell Parts, a fully integrated parts procurement solution to be offered to all collision repair shops and their existing suppliers. The solution will be powered by and created through a strategic alliance with uParts, […]
Mitchell Announces Partnership to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Claims Processing
Partners with UK-based Tractable to create automated claim processing solutions Mitchell International announced an exclusive partnership in North America with Tractable, a UK-based technology firm specializing in the development of artificial intelligence solutions capable of automating manual tasks. Mitchell will integrate Tractable’s solutions within its WorkCenter Automobile Physical Damage platform, enabling customers to make better […]
European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs Calls for Equal Access to Vehicle Data
Organization concerned vehicle manufacturers will control access to real-time vehicle data to limit competition in the aftermarket for repairs and services. Calls for legislation to assure security and access to benefit consumers through competition. The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA), the federation representing 24 national automotive professional associations representing vehicles sales and […]
Amendments Published to California’s Proposed Collision Repair Labor Rate and Anti-Steering Regulation
Changes would allow labor rates determined in older survey to move down if the consumer price index declines. Would restrict labor rate methodology to use price charged by the simple majority versus average labor rate. The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has published amendments to proposed regulations governing insurance company labor rate surveys and anti-steering […]
Interview: Paul Gange, President and COO, Fix Auto USA
As the collision repair industry evolves, independent operators are wondering about their place in the future of the industry. Gange outlines common concerns repairers with future of the industry, the disruption looming from new business models, and what repairers need to do today to prepare for the future. Today’s independent collision repair facility owner or […]
Insurance Anti-Fraud Group Pushes for Passage of Pennsylvania Counterfeit Airbag Bill
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud wants Commonwealth to approve legislation making it a crime to knowingly install a non-functioning airbag, protect consumers from “Shady repair shops” that install phony airbags. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, the alliance of consumers, government, anti-fraud agencies and insurance companies, is call on the Pennsylvania Senate to approve House Bill […]
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