Quarterly claims were down for the third quarter in a row compared to the previous year. The latest … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Repair Industry Production Ties Record in February
Production in February was up month-over-month and year-over-year, tied April 2023 record. An … [Read More...]
News
China Motor Insurance Industry Projected to Surpass $158 Billion by 2028
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U.S. Consumers Continue to Switch Auto Insurance at Higher Rates
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Ontario, Canada
Collision Engineering Program Expands to North Carolina
ASE Offers Communications Tool Kit for June Automotive Service Professionals Month
Boyd Group Reports Sales Up 10% in First Quarter Compared to Last Year
CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Quebec
German Court Rules in Favor of Belron Over Access to Data from OBD Port on FCA Vehicles
Features
Rhode Island OEM Parts Bill Passes State Senate
Bill would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Rhode Island Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440), that seeks to amend Section 27-10.2-2 of Chapter 27 of the Rhode Island General Laws dealing with motor vehicle replacement … [Read More...]
Interview: Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & North America Claims Sales at Solera
Brower details how artificial intelligence use in collision repair and claims is evolving along with its growing role supporting sustainability goals. For several years, collision repair facility operators and auto claims staff have been increasing using … [Read More...]
Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair
Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the … [Read More...]
Government Accountability Office Issues Report on Vehicle Information, Technologies and Consumer Choice
Report to Congress examines how changes in vehicle technologies could affect competition and consumer choice in the vehicle repair market. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its Q&A report, Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving … [Read More...]
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...]