North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey told collision repairers and others associated with the industry last week that “nobody has a magic bullet” to improve insurance claims handling practices. Causey and North Carolina Department of [...]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Wednesday that it has banned defective Chinese airbag inflators. An NHTSA investigation has concluded that the inflators killed at least 10 people and [...]
The 2027 BMW 7 Series introduces a new individual dual-finish paint concept that requires more than 75 hours in the paint shop, according to a company press release. A matte paint finish in the lower [...]
More than 3 in 10 Americans (30.9%) are trading in a vehicle on which they owe more on their loan than the car is worth, according to a new report from Edmunds. It found that [...]
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has released its proposed requirements for a right to appraisal (RTA) bill passed into legislation last year. SB 458 (98R, 2025) requires property insurance policies in Texas to include [...]
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced results of its 2026 board of directors election, with members re-electing three ...
Volvo has started the production of the EX60, its first vehicle to use megacasting, a recent news release says. The fully electric EX60 is planned for deliveries starting in early summer. Volvo increased production volumes [...]
During National Volunteer Week, a new nonprofit organization, Detroit ToolBank, opened its doors. It aims to provide tools to the community to aid in service projects and workforce training programs. Ford Philanthropy and Carhartt donated [...]
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) has shared details about its new consumer advocacy task force, aimed at ADAS safety education. The idea to form the Consumer Advocacy Task Force is the result of discussions among [...]
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has submitted its Intervenor and Administrative Hearing Bureau Fairness and Accountability rulemaking package to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for final review, which it says marks the most [...]
