Mitchell’s Q1 2026 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report reveals a shift in electric vehicle claim trends that it says is introducing new challenges for insurers and repairers, including risk exposure, cycle time, and repair complexity. During [...]

General Motors says new research from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) confirms the automaker is making measurable progress toward the goal of zero crashes, with advanced safety features in its vehicles “delivering [...]

Volvo has released a position statement that requires all windshield replacements to be performed according to Volvo standards, including the use of only Volvo Genuine Windshields and adhesives.  “The Volvo windshield is an integral part [...]

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a final rule to implement the Workforce Pell Grant program created under President Donald Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Beginning on July 1, students can receive Pell [...]

Automotive News has launched a tracker that updates layoffs and bankruptcies in the supply chain, as it reports that 60,000 jobs across North America and Europe were cut in 2025.  It notes that the automotive [...]

Insurance is now a key factor in vehicle purchase decisions for 56% of consumers, reflecting its growing role in the total cost of vehicle ownership, according to the newly published 2026 LexisNexis U.S. Auto Insurance [...]

Ultimately, repairers are responsible for how a vehicle is repaired and calibrated. That was the conclusion made by Opus IVS CEO Brian Herron during an on-stage interview with Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Executive [...]