The Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) has decided to focus a time study among its members on shops’ issues with unpaid administrative time. Concerns over administrative time include labor for certain necessary procedures and [...]
... collision repair industry through a relationship with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) secured an additional $179 million ...
While outlining the importance of tailored automotive body products, the World Steel Association says they provide strength, thickness, and corrosion protection “where they are most needed for part function and remove weight that does not [...]
As vehicles evolve, and are likened to smartphones on wheels, advancements in semiconductor chips, in-vehicle connectivity, head-up display side mirrors, and advanced lidar and infrared cameras are growing across the market. Eyeris Technologies, a global [...]
While used car prices remain high, Consumer Reports (CR) advises consumers it’s now more important than ever to thoroughly check out used vehicles before buying, and perhaps collision repairers can be of some assistance in [...]
The Vocational Education Justice Coalition has filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging some students are being denied trade school opportunities. In its 181-page complaint, the coalition alleges that the Massachusetts Department [...]
A recent survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers found most aren’t ready yet to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) citing list price, lack of charging stations, and battery range anxiety as their top concerns. [...]
The nation’s four largest auto insurers cut back on advertising spending last year to help mitigate the rising cost of doing business, according to a newly-released report. The report was released as insurers struggle to [...]
A class action lawsuit filed against Progressive in Massachusetts that alleges undervaluation of total loss vehicles has been partially dismissed by a federal judge. Plaintiff Hayley Martorana alleges in the 2022 suit that Progressive Direct, [...]
The new BMW head-up display (HUD) called BMW Panoramic Vision will go into production in 2025 with the first Neue Klasse models including a sports activity vehicle and 3 Series sedan. Neue Klasse, referring to [...]
