Fitch Ratings reports private passenger auto direct loss ratio down 6.3 points, tariffs could impact severity in second half of year. The U.S. Property Casualty (P/C) insurance industry reported very strong results for in the first half of 2025 (1H25), with a statutory combined ratio of 96.4%, down 1.2 percentage points year over year (YoY) […]
Kinetic Opens Second San Francisco Bay Area Digital Repair Hub
Kinetic announced yesterday it opened a new digital repair facility in San Leandro, Calif. marking its second location in the San Francisco Bay Area. The facility provides calibration and repair services for vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), electric vehicles and other digitally complex cars. Kinetic uses artificial intelligence, computer vision and robotics technologies […]
I-CAR Announces 2025 Board Election Results
Non-profit training organization approves bylaw changes clarifying eligibility requirements for collision repair and related industry services segment representatives. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the results of its 2025 Board of Directors election, confirming four members to three-year terms while approving bylaw amendments that clarify collision repair segment seats are to be […]
Kari Barton Named Canadian Affiliate Services Director at Certified Collision Group
The Certified Collision Group Inc. (CCG) named Kari Barton as affiliate services director for Canada, the company announced yesterday. Barton brings more than 30 years of experience in collision repair, insurance, collision management, vendor relations and shop training to the member network platform that serves independent collision repair operators across the U.S. and Canada. “Throughout […]
Urgent ‘Do Not Drive’ Recalls Spike 65% Since Summer 2024
CARFAX reports vehicle manufacturers are increasingly warning owners not to drive vehicles due to safety defects. The number of critical “Do Not Drive” recalls has jumped more than 65% since the summer of 2024, to 725,000, according to a report by CARFAX. Vehicle manufacturers working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issue “Do […]
Crash Champions Opens Eighth New Mexico Location
New facility is second location to open this year in Albuquerque. Crash Champions announced today it opened its eighth New Mexico facility, a newly outfitted 22,000 square foot shop in North Albuquerque. The new facility at 1624 Alameda Blvd. NW, marks the opening of Crash Champions’ second Albuquerque location this year. In January, the company […]
Nationwide Membership Program Launches to Help Drivers Pay Collision Deductibles
A new membership program launched yesterday promises to pay drivers’ collision deductibles up to $2,000 while helping them reduce insurance premiums. Deductify charges members $10.99 for $1,000 in deductible coverage to $19.99 per month for $2,000 of coverage for collision deductibles when accidents occur. The company says members can lower their annual insurance premiums by […]
Women in Auto Care to Present Awards at AAPEX Breakfast Event
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, will hold its annual breakfast and debut an awards ceremony Nov. 5 during AAPEX in Las Vegas, Nev. The breakfast and awards ceremony will run from 7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Venetian Expo. Tickets cost $60 per person. VIP tables are available by […]
Consumer Sentiment Declines on Growing Inflation Worries
Consumer sentiment was down nearly 6% in August versus July, declining for the first time in four months. Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-month reading, moving down about 6% from July, and over 14% from August 2024 according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers report released August 29. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to […]
Jason Trewin Named CEO of I-CAR Australia
I-CAR Australia appointed Jason Trewin as chief executive officer, promoting him from his previous role as chief operating officer. Trewin has worked at I-CAR Australia for several years, where he has been involved in the organization’s growth and industry partnerships. The company provides training for collision repair standards. The board of directors approved the appointment […]
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