The Alliance of Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) warns that new and used vehicle sales in California could be suspended if the July 1 effective date for legislation passed in 2024 is not pushed back.  It [...]

A new state-level collision association has launched in Oregon as a way to unite repair professionals across the state.  The Oregon Collision Repair Association (OCRA) plans to provide a stronger voice for the state’s industry [...]

The state license of Los Angeles-based automotive repair dealer, LA Custom Collision, has been suspended following an investigation by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). BAR fond that the business was engaging in fraudulent, predatory, [...]

A California resident has filed a class action lawsuit against Farmers Insurance Co. seeking over $5 million regarding allegations that, even after users elect to reject tracking cookies, multiple third parties track their website browsing [...]

Toyota and Lexus consumers can now file claims data with State Farm through their vehicle, according to a State Farm press release.  The insurance company announced a new collaboration with Toyota affiliate, Connected Analytic Services, [...]

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) July open meeting will include presentations from KPA regulatory director and staff attorney for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI).  The meeting will be held [...]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared effective the registration statement on Form F-4 filed by Akzo Nobel N.V. in connection with the proposed all-share merger of equals between it and Axalta. Axalta [...]

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. has unveiled “Plasma Care UVC,” an in-vehicle sanitization technology that uses a plasma lamp to sanitize the vehicle cabin environment and reduce odors, including while passengers are present, according [...]