Production in December was up month-over-month, but down versus December 2022. An analysis of the … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Claims and Losses in Third Quarter Down Compared to 2022
Quarterly claims were down for the second quarter in a row. The latest available Fast Track … [Read More...]
News
Kinderhook Invests in Kaizen Collision
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and Auto Care Association Applaud DOJ-FTC Joint Comment on Expanding Consumer Access to Vehicle Operational, Diagnostic and Telematics Data
Tasco Auto Color Named 2023 PPG Platinum Distributor of The Year
Gil West Appointed CEO at Hertz
CARSTAR Car Crafters of Georgia Helps Train State’s High School Collision Repair SkillsUSA Gold Medal Winner
AASP/NJ NORTHEAST Trade Show Opens Today
Jon Farney Named to Succeed Michael Tipsord as CEO at State Farm
Nissan and Honda Start Feasibility Study of Strategic Partnership on Vehicle Electrification and Intelligent Mobility to Reduce Accidents
AAA Survey Says Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists as Industry Faces an Uncertain Future
Tractable Alleges CCC Violates Antitrust Laws in Court Filing
Features
U.S. Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Support Renewing and Expanding Copyright Exemptions for Automotive Right to Repair
Joint comment to U.S. Copyright Office supports renewal of existing exemptions and expanding exemption to include access to operational data needed to repair motor vehicles including telematics. The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Federal Trade … [Read More...]
Interview: Ryan Mandell, Mitchell
Mandell details Mitchell’s 2023 electric vehicle claims analysis. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This issue provides a year-over-year analysis of electric vehicle … [Read More...]
Interview Jason Moseley, IBIS CEO
Moseley discusses what’s on the agenda at the March IBIS USA event and the theme for the 2024 series of events globally. The annual International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) USA event will be held March 19-21 in Anaheim, California. The official theme … [Read More...]
Idaho Aftermarket Parts Bill Scheduled for Hearing Today
Legislation is opposed by Automotive Body Parts Association. Legislation that would amend Idaho regulations governing consumer disclosure of the use of aftermarket crash parts is set for a hearing at 1:30 p.m. (MST) before the Idaho Senate Commerce & … [Read More...]
Interview: Caliber’s David Dart on the MSO’s Technician Apprenticeship Program
Caliber’s Chief People Officer discusses the collision repair firm’s apprenticeship program, and how it benefits the company and its teammates. As collision repair facility operators continue to face historic shortages of technicians, the industry is … [Read More...]