U.S. Driving Continues Upward Trend in May New
Total miles driven rises only slightly, 21 states report driving declines.

State Farm to Introduce New Performance Rating System for Select Service Repairers New
Insurer rolling out credit score-like system that reflects a shop's key performance measurements.

Ford Brings Engineering Test Results to Aftermarket Structural Parts Debate New
Carmaker presents test results at CIC Chicago that raise red flags about aftermarket structural parts and occupant safety.

Body Repair Prices, Auto Insurance and Inflation New
Government data shows strong rise in body repair prices over past three months.

Earl Schieb Closes its Doors
After nearly 75 years of painting cars, the famous chain calls it quits.

Insurers, Repairers Suggest Conflicting Amendments to NCOIL Steering Bill
Industry groups all submit ideas for a new anti-steering model to be considered at national meeting this week in Boston.

Auto Body Employment Report: Decline Continues
April preliminary data shows further declines in total repair industry production.

Insurers, Repairers Wage Public Battle Over Independent Appraisal Law
The gloves came off in Rhode Island in a media fight to sway consumer opinion.

Boyd Group to Acquire True2Form for $18 Million
Interview with True2Form president Rex Dunn and Gerber president and COO Tim O'Day.

Consumer Issues Discussed at NY Association Meeting
Nearly 100 attendees met to review Insurance Dept report on steering, legislation and assignment of proceeds.

RI Supreme Court Overturns Labor Rate Survey Decision
Court rules that a labor rate survey should not be the only determinant in calculating prevailing labor rates for auto body.

Industry Attendance Plans for NACE and SEMA
Survey response shows that NACE (ASRW) move away from Industry Week and SEMA has forced many industry members to make a choice on which show to attend.

Collision Repair Facility Business Conditions: Q1 2010
Record improvement in the first quarter indicates continued recovery, but the industry is still shrinking.

Dan Stander, ASA Collision Division Director
Stander, a third-generation repairer, recently took the helm of the Automotive Service Association's Collision Division Operations Committee. He talks about key issues facing ASA's Collision membership and priorities of the Committee.

Delaware Publishes Proposed Low-VOC Paint Regulations
Delaware may become the first state on the East Coast to begin the transition to waterborne.