Production was down in December both month over month and year over year. An analysis of the latest … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Coverage Claims Were Down Over 10% in Third Quarter of 2025 Compared to the Previous Year
While down, the rate of decline was lower than both the first and second quarter. Quarterly … [Read More...]
Features
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation Into Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Targeted by GM Lawsuit
Federal trade agency names 20 respondents in design patent probe. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to institute an investigation into aftermarket vehicle parts that General Motors says infringe its design patents, the agency announced March … [Read More...]
South Dakota House Committee to Hear Bill Setting 75% Total Loss Threshold
Insurance trade group opposes measure that passed Senate 27-6 The South Dakota House Transportation Committee is scheduled to hear Senate Bill 227 on today, a measure that would prohibit insurers from declaring a vehicle a total loss unless repair costs reach … [Read More...]
Washington State Senate Passes Insurance Fraud Bill with Collision Repair, Appraisal Provisions
Legislation would expand the definition of insurance fraud and extend statute of limitations to 10 years. The Washington State Senate passed legislation Feb. 17 that would upgrade insurance fraud to a class B felony, expand the definition of the crime to … [Read More...]
REPAIR Act Advances Out of House Subcommittee for Second Consecutive Congress
The legislation now goes before the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on Feb. 10 approved the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry … [Read More...]
GM Sues Multiple Aftermarket Parts Manufacturers, Distributors and Estimating Software Providers for Design Patent Infringement
Four federal lawsuits target parts manufacturers, parts distributors and collision estimating software providers in latest attempt at OEM design patent enforcement. General Motors LLC and GM Global Technology Operations LLC filed four patent infringement … [Read More...]