General Motors has been granted a patent for a see-through A-pillar, a design the automaker said could eliminate blind spots and improve safety for both pedestrians and vehicle occupants. In its patent application, GM points [...]
The Illinois Department of Insurance has directed auto insurers to disclose detailed information about the profits they made during 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The request, issued Wednesday, follows a letter sent by [...]
The recent discovery of a reconditioned wheel on a Tesla that came into a collision repair shop in California serves as a reminder to repairers, and perhaps new information entirely for vehicle owners, that most [...]
LKQ Corporation said it has agreed to sell PGW Auto Glass, a distributor of aftermarket glass to the North American automotive sector, to private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP). LKQ had bought PGW in [...]
Quarterly losses from hail damage have increased by as much as 24.5% in some states, as extreme weather disruptions continue to increase, CCC Intelligent Solutions reports in its 2022 Crash Course study of trends affecting [...]
An article recently posted on the homepage of Toyota’s Parts and Services website advocates for following OEM repair procedures and takes a stance against insurance companies recommending alternative parts. Written to collision repair shops, it [...]
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists is looking for volunteers to fill out a survey that focuses on finding solutions to issues facing the ...
Though the insurance industry has been quick to adopt digital claims processes, including photo estimates, customer dissatisfaction with the technology remains a significant concern, industry representatives who took part in a Reuters Events webinar agreed [...]
A recent State Farm report states catalytic converter thefts claims have increased 1,171% nationwide in a two-year period, according to News Channel 21 in Oregon, which ranks sixth in the nation for the highest number [...]
If you’re a collision repair professional who has a point of view about issues affecting the industry, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) would like to hear from you. SCRS is looking for feedback [...]
