Evolving innovations and policymaking regarding in-vehicle and app-connected data sources were discussed during one of three Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit sessions and focused on how telematics can ultimately [...]
The cost of vehicle maintenance and repairs has increased by 28% over the past three years, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article. “Getting into a fender bender can be a mind bender these [...]
Collision repairers now have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on Lucid Motors repair procedures through a Position Statement Request Form. Matthew Pitta, Lucid body repair technical manager, said Lucid wanted to give [...]
Volkswagen announced Tuesday it raised an investment in Rivian from $5 billion to $5.8 billion, multiple media sites are reporting. The New York Times reports the funding includes a 50 percent stake in the venture. [...]
GM announced a new digital experience that helps customers navigate what they do following a vehicle collision during a Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at SEMA last week. “I [...]
More than 40 members of Congress sent a letter last week to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requesting a one-year delay on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Businesses have until Jan. 1 to file [...]
Collision Industry Conference panelists at a meeting in Las Vegas last week discussed how collision repair shops can get involved in the government process. Panelist Andrew Batenhorst, Pacific B&W Collision Center body shop manager, has [...]
Jill Tuggle, Auto Body Association of Texas executive director, discussed the importance of unity for the collision repair industry during her “Un-divide and Conquer” IDEAS Collide SEMA presentation last week. “When you look back at [...]
AirPro Diagnostics will be conducting a study on diagnostics and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) calibrations, Michael Quinn, AirPro chief global development officer, announced during a Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting Tuesday in Las Vegas. “Recently, [...]
Education, industry, and community were three topics that formed a common connection between what speakers had to say during the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) 2024 IDEAS Collide Showcase held Wednesday at the SEMA [...]
