Consumers bring forward purchases in expectation of tariff related price increases and BEV tax credit expiration. New light-vehicle sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.1 million units in August 2025, marking a 6.1% increase from the same month last year, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). Sales through the first […]
Women’s Participation Vital to Solving Australia Automotive Industry’s 40,000 Technician Shortage
Australia’s automotive aftermarket continues to face a serious and persistent skills shortage, with data from the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance revealing that women currently represent just 20% of the automotive workforce, and only 2.6% within automotive and engineering trade roles. This underrepresentation is exacerbating the talent gap—particularly as Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) research […]
S&P Global Names New Presidents for CARFAX, Mobility Division Units
Announcement comes in advance of spin of Mobility division into standalone public company. S&P Global has appointed Scott Fredericks as president of CARFAX and Joe Lafeir as president of Mobility Business Solutions. Fredericks, currently CARFAX’s chief operating officer, succeeds Bill Eager, who was recently named president of S&P Global Mobility and will become CEO when […]
State Farm Expands Estimating Platform Options Nationwide for Select Service Network
Insurer to offer choice between CCC One and Mitchell Cloud Estimating following successful Ohio pilot program. State Farm announced September 8 that it will expand estimating platform options for its Select Service collision repair network nationwide, building on a successful pilot program launched in 2024. The nation’s largest private passenger auto insurer will now allow […]
Boyd Group CEO Named Master of Ceremonies for November 3 MSO Symposium
Brian Kaner, president and CEO of Boyd Group Services Inc., will serve as master of ceremonies at the 2025 MSO Symposium on November 3 in Las Vegas, Nev. at Rio Hotel & Casino. The Boyd Group operates collision repair and glass service companies including Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Boyd Autobody & Glass, Assured […]
PPG Launches New Solventborne Refinish System for U.S. Collision Repair Facilities
Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) today introduced the PPG Velocity refinish system, a line of solventborne automotive paint products targeting U.S. collision repair facilities. The system includes more than 70 toners with pearl, aluminum and xirallic pigments, five clearcoats and multiple gray-shade undercoats. One clearcoat product, PPG OneVisit, is designed to reduce booth cycle […]
Waymo Gets Authorization for Autonomous Robotaxi Rides at San Jose Airport
Waymo has received authorization to offer fully autonomous rides at San José Mineta International Airport terminals, the company announced September 4. The Google subsidiary will begin testing this fall and plans to launch commercial service later this year. San Jose will become the second international airport where Waymo operates autonomously and the first in California, […]
Copart Reports 22.9% Jump in Net Income on Higher Revenue
Copart Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) reported a 22.9% increase in net income during its fiscal fourth-quarter ended July 31as the auto salvage auction company benefited from higher revenue, as total loss frequency has increased, and improved margins. The company said net income attributable to Copart rose to $396 million, or 41 cents per share, for the […]
New Jersey State Senator Promotes Bill to Mandate Insurance Appraisal Rights
A New Jersey lawmaker is backing legislation that would require all auto insurance policies in the state to include appraisal clauses, giving policyholders the right to dispute claim settlements. Senate Bill 4534 (SB 4534), introduced in May by State Senator Paul Moriarty, D-District 4, would mandate that insurance carriers include appraisal provisions in their policies. […]
PPG Launches Software to Optimize Paint Mixing for Weather Conditions
PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) introduced new software designed to help collision repair shops select optimal paint products based on real-time environmental conditions. The PPG MagicMix software, part of the company’s PPG LINQ digital ecosystem, recommends specific combinations of hardener and thinner products based on current temperature and humidity levels in spray booths or application […]
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