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Illinois Collision Repair Center Files Lawsuit Against CDK Global Over Impact of Cyberattack on Parts Supply

June 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plaintiff seeks class action status in lawsuit accusing dealership management system provider of negligently failing to ensure its servers were protected against cyberattack causing repair delays because parts could not be ordered. In a lawsuit filed June 25, a collision repair center alleges CDK Global was negligent in not adequately protecting its systems from cyberattack […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: CDK Global, Cybersecurity, Jay Kay Collision Center, Lawsuits

Rhode Island Passes OEM Parts, Unfair Claims Practice Bills

June 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation prohibits insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Updates unfair claim practice requirements related to direction to pay on vehicle repairs. The Rhode Island Legislature passed two sets of bills covering the use of OEM parts and unfair claims practices. On June 13, the legislature passed an amended Senate Bill […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, OEM Parts, Rhode Island, Unfair Claims Practice

Rhode Island House Committee Approves OEM Parts Bills

May 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bills would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. The Rhode Island House of Representatives Corporations Committee recommended passage of an amended Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440) and its companion bill, House Bill 7264 (HB 7264) that seek to change existing regulations governing motor vehicle replacement parts. SB 2440 was […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, OEM Parts, Rhode Island

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of LKQ in Design Patent Case Against GM

May 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a precedential decision, the full court overturned a common test for determining obviousness of a design patent. Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in favor of an appeal by LKQ Corporation in a case over a design patent held by General Motors (GM) on a 2018-1022 Chevrolet Equinox […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Design Patents, General Motors, Lawsuits, LKQ Corporation

Rhode Island OEM Parts Bill Passes State Senate

May 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Rhode Island Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440), that seeks to amend Section 27-10.2-2 of Chapter 27 of the Rhode Island General Laws dealing with motor vehicle replacement parts, was approved by the full Senate on May 7. The bill, introduced on […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: estimating, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Rhode Island

Interview: Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & North America Claims Sales at Solera

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brower details how artificial intelligence use in collision repair and claims is evolving along with its growing role supporting sustainability goals. For several years, collision repair facility operators and auto claims staff have been increasing using artificial intelligence (AI) enabled estimating tools to improve productivity and the claim process. In our video interview embedded below, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Estimating Systems, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Interview, Solera, Sustainability, Total Loss

Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair

April 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the Coast to Coaster ultra-marathon race where he will be running across the state of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, I-CAR, Interview, Ohio

Government Accountability Office Issues Report on Vehicle Information, Technologies and Consumer Choice

March 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Report to Congress examines how changes in vehicle technologies could affect competition and consumer choice in the vehicle repair market. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its Q&A report, Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving Vehicle Technologies and Consumer Choice on March 21 in response to a request to examine the issue given pending legislation […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, CAR Coalition, Government Accountability Office, legislation, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Support Renewing and Expanding Copyright Exemptions for Automotive Right to Repair

March 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joint comment to U.S. Copyright Office supports renewal of existing exemptions and expanding exemption to include access to operational data needed to repair motor vehicles including telematics. The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have submitted a comment to the U.S. Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Copyright, DMCA, Federal Trade Commission, Non-OEM Parts, Regulations, Right to Repair, Telematics, U.S. DOJ

Interview: Ryan Mandell, Mitchell

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mandell details Mitchell’s 2023 electric vehicle claims analysis. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This issue provides a year-over-year analysis of electric vehicle (EV) claims volume, which increased in 2023 by more than 40% in the U.S. and Canada. According to the report, claims […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Electric Vehicles, Interview, Mitchell International

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