Every year, daylight saving time (DST) prompts concerns about drowsy driving and increased accident risks. The common belief is that losing an hour of sleep leaves drivers sluggish, making roads more dangerous. However, driving behavior data from mobility analytics company Arity, founded by Allstate in 2016, suggests the reality may be more nuanced. One of […]
Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2025 World Class Technicians
The Auto Care Association today announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician Award in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. There are nearly one million […]
SkillsUSA Membership Sets New All-time High
SkillsUSA, the workforce development organization for students, has surpassed last year’s record membership setting a new all-time high of career and technical education student and teacher members in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. As of March 1, the organization topped 438,000 members, which is 25,000 more than the prior year. The membership […]
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Teams with BBVA to Accelerate Net Zero Strategies for Sustainable Repair Network Partners in Spain
AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes has signed a collaboration agreement with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) to provide Sustainable Repair Network partners with customized financial products to help accelerate their transition towards more sustainable body shop operations. AkzoNobel’s certified Sustainable Repair Network partners in Spain will benefit from BBVA’s tailored approach to investments in sustainable technologies with […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decreased in February
Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were lower in February compared to January. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) decreased to 204.1, which reflects a 0.1% increase from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index drove the monthly move for the index, as non-seasonally adjusted values rose […]
Trump Administration Adjusts Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Shield Auto Industry and Consumers that Would See Higher Auto Insurance Premiums
On March 6, President Donald Trump announced significant adjustments to tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico earlier this week. These modifications aim to protect the American automotive industry while maintaining pressure on both countries regarding border security concerns. The revised tariff framework now includes: 25% tariffs on goods that fail to satisfy U.S.-Mexico-Canada […]
IBIS Middle East 2025 Draws Nearly 200 Attendees
IBIS Middle East 2025 has been hailed as a major success, with nearly 200 industry professionals gathering for a welcome networking dinner and a full day of thought leadership discussions on February 18-19 at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference centered on IBIS Worldwide’s 2025 theme, Shaping […]
Federal Agency Says Congress Can’t Overturn California Vehicle Emissions Rules Through Review
The Automotive Service Association reported that the Government Accountability Office (GAO), independent federal agency that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services to the U.S. Congress, released a report revealing its opinion that Congress does not have the authority under the Congressional Review Act to overturn California’s more stringent automotive emissions regulations. In December, when Joe […]
February U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Up 2.1% Year Over Year
Retail sales were over 1 million vehicles last month. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report, February new light-vehicle sales in February 2025 reached a seasonal adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.0 million units, an increase of 2.1% compared to February 2024. According to Wards Intelligence, retail sales were estimated to […]
State Farm’s Kinsey, PEMCO’s Lee to Share Leadership of 2025 HLDI Board
Jeff Kinsey, assistant vice president and actuary at State Farm Insurance Companies, has been re-elected chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI_ Board of Directors. Kinsey will remain at the helm until July, when Dawn Lee, chief product and underwriting officer at PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company, will become chair for the rest of 2025. […]
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