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 [...]
A proposed final rule from the Texas Department of Insurance for a right to appraisal (RTA) bill passed last year would give insurance companies control over the umpire process, ultimately stripping the bill of proponents’ [...]
Less than two months after GM released an updated ADAS position statement, the company has revised it to add language emphasizing the technology as a safety feature that must be restored to pre-loss condition. A [...]
Speaking to Australian and New Zealand media, Drive reports that Euro NCAP technical director Richard Schram said some car brands are willing to accept a sub-five-star safety score. “I can’t speak about the Australian market [...]
AkzoNobel, Axalta, and BASF have provided updates to their refinish technical pages. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) shared the updates at its April open board meeting. Each company’s update is linked here, including [...]
AAA’s latest study shows extreme temperatures reduce efficiency, range, and increase operating costs for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. Researchers tested six vehicles at cold, moderate, and hot temperatures to examine how electrified powertrains perform under non-ideal conditions. AAA says the information [...]
