Over the past 10 years, the number of collision repair facilities has been growing, reversing the … [Read More...]
Research
Dealership Body Shop Sales Above Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023
While dealership body shop sales increased, the percentage of dealers operating collision repair … [Read More...]
News
IIHS Calls for Crash Avoidance Features on Light Vans
Car ADAS Solutions Adds Locations in California and Michigan
May 30 CIECA Webinar Examines Generative AI Fundamentals
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
AASP-MN 29th Annual Golf Outing June 11
Solera Files Confidential Draft Registration Statement for Proposed IPO
Lawson Products Acquires S&S Automotive
Driven Brands Reports Revenue of $572 Million in First Quarter
Fix Network World Apprenticeship Program Approved by Washington State
SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Features
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...]
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...]