Alpha Smash Repair Outlines What Perth Drivers Should Know – openPR.com
Local smash repair specialist explains repairer rights, paperwork, and insurance requirements drivers often overlook before starting collision ...
Bloomberg finds 21 milion vehicles recalled because of backup cameras
A Bloomberg analysis has found that 21 million vehicles have been recalled for faulty backup cameras since 2018. A 2014 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) final rule mandated the safety system technology in all [...]
Southern California heat wave reminder of state’s heat illness prevention regulation
As Southern California grapples with a severe heat wave, collision repairers should keep in mind a fairly new Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board regulation on heat illness prevention. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts [...]
German institute’s X-ray system sees inside batteries during thermal runaway
A high-speed X-ray system developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics Ernst-Mach-Institut (EMI) has shown researchers what happens inside a vehicle battery cell when it fails, according to an institute press release. “Until now, [...]
Trump announces 50% tariff on Canada for automotive parts, cars, trucks and steel
President Donald Trump announced Monday he would increase tariffs on Canada for cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel to 50%. Trump said in a Truth Social post that the 50% tariff would start Jan. 1. [...]
Amid fire, storms in Nevada and Midwest CIF reminds industry it’s available to help
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is reminding the industry how it can help collision industry professionals amid ongoing and recent natural disasters in Nevada and the Midwest. Individuals and business owners can apply for assistance [...]
CCC on reported talks of selling company
Private equity firms and Copart are reportedly interested in buying CCC Intelligent Solutions, according to Seeking Alpha, Bloomberg News, and Reuters. When Repairer Driven News asked CCC to confirm whether Copart has expressed interest in [...]
AASP/NJ to Host Free Webinar on TPMS and Alignment Profitability – BodyShop Business
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has partnered with Savi, a student loan navigation platform, to give members a benefit designed ...
GM issues a part ordering restriction on front frame rail for BEVs
General Motors has placed a part ordering restriction on a front frame rail section for the repair of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The ordering restriction started Aug. 5, according to a document uploaded on OEM1Stop [...]
Surventis, NST sign formal agreement to develop automated painting applications
Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, and NST have signed a strategic cooperation agreement that the companies say supports the development of automated painting applications in the automotive refinish industry. The agreement formalizes a collaboration already established [...]