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
WIN Announces Record 30 Students Receive Scholarship Program Awards
Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Center in Virginia
LKQ Releases Global Sustainability Report
Small Businesses Challenge DOL Overtime Rule in New Lawsuit
Repairify Donates $180,000 of Diagnostic Tools to Collin College
Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Start of Summer Travel Season
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Maryland
PPG Marks Progress On 2030 Sustainability Targets
New Hunter University Offers Online and In-Person Training
Maaco in Longwood, Florida Under New Ownership
Features
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of LKQ in Design Patent Case Against GM
In a precedential decision, the full court overturned a common test for determining obviousness of a design patent. Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in favor of an appeal by LKQ Corporation in a case over a design … [Read More...]
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...]