The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Adjuster Licensing Working Group has adopted revisions to its “Independent Adjuster Licensing Guideline” and is seeking public comment. The purpose of the guideline is to govern the qualifications [...]

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) identifies and resolves gaps found in automakers’ service information, tool availability, training, and vehicle security access for repairers, Donny Seyfer, NASTF director, told the California Bureau of Automotive [...]

General Motors has reached a $4.5 billion materials agreement with Procura Auto Parts, reportedly aimed at avoiding supply chain delays or shortages similar to those in the last five years, including the chip shortage that [...]

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) disagrees with a recently updated GM collision position statement that states the automaker strictly prohibits the use of recycled OEM parts, according to a press release.  GM revised its position [...]

The Database Enhancement Gateway’s (DEG) most recent estimate tips explore label replacement labor, welded seams and weld zone repair and refinish, data access fees, masking bumpers with texture or unpainted areas, and bedside shipping braces.  [...]

The Zebra’s 2026 State of Insurance report finds that nearly every transportation cost factor for U.S. consumers has increased, adding up to around 17% of Americans’ annual expenses. “When gas prices, car prices, and car [...]

I-CAR will implement a 5% price increase on select training products and services starting next year, according to an email it sent last week.  “I-CAR has worked to maintain stable pricing while vehicle technology advanced [...]

According to a new report from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), plastics are becoming increasingly essential to make vehicles safer, lighter, and more technologically advanced. And the role of automotive plastics will continue to grow [...]