Higher deductibles and out-of-pocket repairs are pulling small jobs out of the insurance channel, leaving a costlier, more complex claims mix. Auto claim counts are still falling, but the claims that remain are older, costlier and more technically demanding, according to CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc.’s Crash Course 2026 Mid-Year Update, released Oct. 15. Claim frequency […]
Thatcham Research Finds Tesla’s Mega-Cast Parts Can Cut Repair Costs
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 […]
Latest CCC Crash Course Examines How Economic and Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping Claims and Repair Landscape
Rising tariffs, consumer financial pressure and increasing vehicle complexity are creating cascading effects throughout the claims and collision repair ecosystem. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS), published its third-quarter 2025 Crash Course report documenting how economic uncertainty is driving structural changes across original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, insurers and repair shops. The report draws from 300 […]
U.S. Vehicle Fleet Transformation Impacts Auto Claims and Collision Repair Industries
CCC Crash Course Report examines how the increasing age of vehicles and vehicle complexity are driving higher collision repair costs and total loss trends. CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) today released its latest Crash Course report that highlights changes in the U.S. vehicle landscape and their effects on auto claims and collision repair. The Crash […]