EPA final PV29 rule slated for this summer – Repairer Driven News
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA) have asked the agency to reconsider the ...
GM, Pilot to build coast-to-coast EV charging network
General Motors has announced the launch of a project that will add 2,000 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stalls across the U.S., intending to accelerate the adoption of EVs and enable long-distance electric travel. GM is [...]
Service King to merge with Crash Champions in August
Service King will merge with Crash Champions, according to a Crash Champions internal memo circulating on social media. Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert wrote in the memo addressing employees that the deal is [...]
What you can do to boost technician recruitment & retention
What does it take to recruit and retain automotive technicians including those specialized in collision repair? Industry experts told Repairer Driven News pay and benefits packages that are competitive with other industries, a positive team [...]
EPA final PV29 rule slated for this summer
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to finalize its revised risk determination on the chemical C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) sometime this summer, which if it moves forward as proposed, would take a “whole chemical [...]
Bosch responds to demand for chips with $3B investment
Bosch has announced that it will invest more than $3 billion in its semiconductor business between now and 2026, adding new chip production capacity as well as centers for research and testing. Stefan Hartung, Bosch’s [...]
American Family to use Tractable AI in claims settlement process
American Family Insurance will use Tractable’s photo-based artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its claims settlement process, Tractable has announced. American Family will be applying Tractable’s AI Subro solution to its current inbound subrogation operations, [...]
192 organizations oppose Congress’ proposed tax hike on small businesses
Nearly 200 organizations have voiced their opposition to raising taxes on Main Street and small businesses in a letter to U.S. Congress. The Associated Press reports that “under the latest proposal, people earning more than [...]
State Farm must answer racial discrimination suit, federal judge rules
A federal judge has rejected State Farm’s attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging that the carrier “systematically discriminates” against Black agents. Seven current and former agents claim that State Farm’s “uniform set of [...]
BMW begins offering vehicle features by subscription in some markets
BMW is making some vehicle features available through paid subscriptions, giving customers the option of adding such creature comforts as heated seats, or advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features like High Beam Assistant, at any time. [...]