The BMW Group has begun accelerating its e-mobility efforts and reliance on regional supply chains in line with its “local for local” principle. The OEM said it aims to source components like battery cells close [...]
A European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling issued last week addressed ongoing litigation over “right to repair” between a U.S. automaker and European glass repair entity. The ruling is the result of a lawsuit filed [...]
Mercedes-Benz says it has performed the world’s first public collision between two fully electric vehicles (EVs) to prove its designs keep occupants safe and batteries protected in such scenarios. In a video posted to YouTube, [...]
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has shared details about its OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit (OEM Summit) happening during the upcoming SEMA Show. The OEM Summit, happening Nov. 3 at the Las Vegas [...]
As strikes in the automotive sector against the Detroit 3 continue in the U.S. and a tentative agreement is reached in the healthcare sector, it’s uncertain what lies ahead for union workers in their fight [...]
In their answer to a breach of contract lawsuit filed by AirPro Diagnostics against its subsidiary, Drew Technologies, Opus IVS denies accusations that it violated the terms of an information-sharing agreement between the companies. A counterclaim [...]
Some of the collision repair industry’s most prestigious awards and recognitions will be given during the upcoming Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards event, which is being held at the SEMA Show. This year’s ceremony, with [...]
A Nationwide Insurance memo posted in industry social media groups states that it has updated fees paid to repair facilities participating in the On Your Side Auto Repair Network for both drive-in and total loss [...]
BMW has expanded its structural parts restriction, and will only sell certain aluminum parts to authorized repairers or facilities that have undergone special training and acquired the right tools. The OEM said in a bulletin [...]
CCC Intelligent Solutions has now integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into the functions of CCC ONE for collision repairers to automate initial damage assessments. Essentially, Repair Cost Predictor involves a consumer end-use of the AI in [...]
