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
Consumer Sentiment Up Slightly in March
North Carolina Body Shop Owner Charged with Insurance Fraud
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Forms CEO Council
New Report Analyzes Impact of Hands-Free Laws on Distracted Driving
ASA Calls on Oklahoma Legislature to Oppose Storage Price Cap Bill
SEMA Calls for Support of REPAIR Act in Wake of GAO Report
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Warns of Impact of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Industry
Australia’s NRMA Insurance Data Shows 34% Spike in Animal Collisions in 2023
CCC Crash Course Report Details Labor Pressure and Vehicle Complexity Impact on Insurance and Collision Repair
Crash Champions Acquires 2nd Collision Repair Center in Idaho
Features
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...]
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...]