MOTOR has made updates to vehicle chapters using R1234yf refrigerant, increasing labor time for evacuate and recharge to 1.7 hours from 1.4 hours. MOTOR indicated in a June 10 Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) inquiry that, [...]

In recent weeks, California homeowners have filed individual suits against State Farm, USAA, and AAA for alleged widespread fraud, negligence, and bad faith regarding coverages following the Los Angeles County wildfires.  Each of the suits [...]

In 2024, collision severity declined by 2.5% year-over-year (YoY) while property damage severity increased by 2.5%, and bodily injury severity jumped 9.2%, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis also predicts that initial indications are rate [...]

Subaru has approved Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS for its U.S. dealer and collision network, according to a Hunter Engineering press release.  Hunter Engineering worked directly with Subaru of America, Subaru of Japan, and Lyasaka Ltd [...]

A recent Bankrate article written for consumers outlines how insurance companies are increasingly refusing OEM collision repairs.  “Imagine you get into a car accident: You dust yourself off, check the damage, maybe snap a picture [...]

J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Auto Insurance Study shows that 38% of policyholders aren’t satisfied with their insurance companies, making them “exceedingly less likely” to renew their policies and more likely to shop around for a [...]

Hyundai Mobis has unveiled defensive driving technology that it says can prevent rear-end collisions. Rear-side radars and front cameras with driving control technology detect approaching vehicles from behind and predict their movements to move the [...]