Overall length of rental (LOR) for collision-related rentals in the first quarter was 17.6 days, a 1.1-day decline from last year. Traditionally, LOR decreases in the first quarter of each year, a trend that continued. LOR has declined from the post-COVID highs, with the first quarter of 2023 at 18.7 days and 18.2 days in […]
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Launches Right to Repair Campaign
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is launching a new right to repair campaign in support of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, which would expand access to vehicle repair and maintenance information safely and securely and enable aftermarket suppliers and independent repairers to provide safe, high-quality vehicle service options to consumers. “Across […]
NHTSA Finalizes Rule Mandating Autonomous Emergency Braking
Starting in 2029, vehicle manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking, which reduces vehicle and pedestrian crashes, standard in cars and light trucks. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will make automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, standard on all passenger […]
Nearly Half of Auto Insurance Customers Currently Shopping for New Policies
J.D. Power finds that consumers are not passive in wake of premium increases by insurance companies. EV owners less satisfied with Auto Insurance Shopping Experience According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study that the dramatic increase in auto insurance premiums, combined with lackluster customer satisfaction scores this year, is putting more insurance […]
ALLDATA Launches Repair Planner for Collision Repair Facilities
ALLDATA has announced the launch of Repair Planner, the newest addition to the company’s integrated collision repair platform. ALLDATA Repair Planner automates the repair planning process and helps shops plan necessary inspections and structural repairs with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) accuracy. It works with the three major estimating systems and integrates seamlessly with ALLDATA […]
ARA, Team PRP and URG Release Standards for Part Preparation and Shipping
The United Recyclers Group (URG), Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), and Team PRP announced the publication of a uniform set of standards guiding part preparation and shipping for the professional automotive recycling industry. The standards are the result of a collaborative effort between the three organizations and will now be collectively promoted throughout industry conferences, training, […]
Brian Martin Named North America Business Development Manager at AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings
AkzoNobel announced that Brian Martin has joined its Automotive & Specialty Coatings division as Business Development Manager for North America. Martin reports directly to Dan Carranza, Sales Director Automotive & Specialty Coatings – USA and Mexico. “AkzoNobel is committed to attracting top talent and we are thrilled to have Brian on board,” says Carranza. “Brian’s […]
New-Vehicle Retail Sales Projected Up Over 2% in April Compared to Last Year
Total vehicle sales, however, will decline slightly on a selling day basis. New vehicle retail sales are projected to increase compared to last year, while overall sales including fleet transactions will be down. Total new-vehicle sales for April 2024, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,304,600 units, a 0.9% decrease from April […]
Crash Champions Acquires 3 Collision Repair Centers in Great Falls, Montana
Crash Champions announced the company has expanded its service to the Great Falls, Montana market, following the successful acquisition of three local repair centers. The announcement comes as Crash Champions completed the combined acquisitions of Mitchells’ Crash Repair, Flawless Auto Body, and 3 Way Auto Body. The three local repair centers transitioned operations to Crash […]
ProColor Collision Expands in California
ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Baldwin Park, located at 14340 Arrow Hwy in Baldwin Park, Calif. to its collision repair network. The facility, formerly known as CCLA Motors Inc. Collision Center, is owned and operated by Ruben Jandres, who has more than ten years of collision industry experience and nearly 20 years […]
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