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ALLDATA Becomes First Third-Party Provider of Rivian Repair Information

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

ALLDATA announced Feb. 13 that it has signed an agreement with Rivian to deliver the electric vehicle manufacturer’s repair and maintenance data to mechanical and collision repair facilities. According to the company, the agreement makes the Elk Grove, Calif.-based company the first third-party provider to distribute Rivian’s repair information, including repair procedures, diagnostics, maintenance and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alldata, OEM Repair Procedures, Rivian

Thatcham Research Finds Tesla’s Mega-Cast Parts Can Cut Repair Costs

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Two-year study challenges early insurance industry concerns about large aluminum castings as other vehicle manufacturers plan to adopt the technology. Tesla’s large-scale aluminum casting technology can reduce repair costs compared to traditional steel structures when properly designed, according to a two-year study by UK-based Thatcham Research released Thursday. The UK automotive research organization crash-tested Tesla […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, OEM Repair Procedures, Tesla, Thatcham Research, Total Cost of Repair, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Rhode Island House Bill That Changes Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation Becomes Law

July 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation raises threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and expands definition on documented procedures sources. A Rhode Island House Bill that raises the state’s total loss threshold and clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair procedures became law July 5 without Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s signature. House Bill 6053 (HB 6053), that […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: I-CAR, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island, Total Loss, Unfair Claims Practice

Ford Details New Lincoln Aviator Sectioning Procedures in Latest On Target Magazine

April 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Other topics examined include A/C systems, Bronco Raptor front bumper, and windshield replacement guidelines. Ford Motor Company highlighted new sectioning procedures for the 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer in its latest volume of On Target magazine for collision repair professionals. According to Gerry Bonanni, senior damageability engineer for Ford, “We received field service requests […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, OEM Repair Procedures, On Target Magazine

Rhode Island House Bill Proposes Changes to Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation seeks to raise threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and extends definition on documented procedures sources. Rhode Island legislators have introduced a bill that would raise the state’s total loss threshold and clarify insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair procedures. House Bill 6053 (HB 6053), introduced on March 12, proposes significant amendments […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island, Total Loss

Mississippi Bill Requires Payment for Repairs at Prevailing Prices for Proper Repair Following OEM Procedures

January 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senate Bill also prohibits insurance company personnel from soliciting or accepting gratuities for referrals. Legislation introduced Monday, January 20 in the Mississippi Senate seeks to define that insurers are required to pay for proper repairs, including glass installation, as well as prohibit referral fees by insurance company personnel and protect consumer’s ability to choose a […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Anti-Steering, legislation, Mississippi, OEM Repair Procedures

SCRS Announces OEM Summit Session Featuring Rivian at SEMA

August 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it will welcome Rivian Research, Engineering, Service and Collision teams to the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit stage to present on the process an automaker undertakes to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures. OEM Summit Session I: Value of OEM repair information will be the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEM Repair Procedures, Rivian, SEMA Show, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Thatcham Research and Chery Automobile Partner on Insurability in Vehicle Design

April 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK-based Thatcham Research announced a strategic partnership with Chery Automobile Co., Ltd, one of China’s leading vehicle manufacturers on vehicle insurability and repair procedure production. Signed in Wuhu, China, the agreement continues Thatcham’s mission to integrate repairability into early-stage vehicle design. According to the organization, the new partnership represents a pivotal shift towards a more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automobile Design, Chery Automobile, China, Europe, OEM Repair Procedures, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom, Vehicle Insurability

Autel Partners with MOTOR to Bring OEM Repair Information to Ultra Series Diagnostic Tablets

January 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Autel announced that they have partnered with MOTOR Information Systems to provide an improved experience for users and more streamlined access to OEM repair information using MOTOR’s TruSpeed Repair. MOTOR TruSpeed Repair will be available for integration into Autel’s diagnostics software on all North American Ultra series tablets including Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) capable […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Autel, Motor Information Systems, OEM Repair Procedures

Mazda and Mitchell Renew Collision Network Agreement and Introduce Enhancements

November 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New features include improved promotional opportunities, estimating system updates and increased access to repair procedures for certified collision repair facilities. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that they have signed a contract renewal for Mitchell to continue to serve as program administrator of the Mazda Collision Network in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mazda, Mitchell International, OEM Certification, OEM Repair Procedures

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