An exit door that was ripped off a Boeing airplane in-flight last month makes the case for following OEM repair and inspection procedures as a crucial contributor to safety and proper functionality. On Jan. 5, Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737-9, returned [...]
Procedure pages (P-pages) are constantly changing and it’s important for the collision industry to be up-to-date on the newest versions, Danny Gredinberg, Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) administrator, said during a presentation at a Collision Industry [...]
Continental, Michelin, Nokian Tyres, Goodyear, Pirelli, Bridgestone, and up to 100 unnamed defendants have been accused of violating federal anti-trust law in an alleged price-fixing scheme. California resident Rena Sampayan filed suit, seeking class action [...]
A Pennsylvania company is using simulation technology with plans to change the materials OEMs use to make car parts, according to a JustAuto article. Ansys can use simulations to test materials, such as recycled plastic, [...]
Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would update a nearly 25-year vehicle repair disclosure law to better inform consumers of the difference in safety between OEM and non-OEM crash parts, according to sponsor Sen. [...]
Quality Collision Group CEO and founder Jerod Guerin recently shared in a Forbes commentary article how shops, and businesses in general, can reach a “no compromise” business model, starting with proper repairs. “Our model is [...]
Minnesota is the newest state to offer government rebates for electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid purchases, with Minnesota Commerce Department (MCD) opening applications for the rebates Wednesday. The EV program results from a statute created [...]
Following a two-year examination of State Farm’s claim handling practices by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) the carrier has agreed to pay a $2 million fine over underpaid automobile claims. State Farm [...]
ABI Research has reviewed the current state of autonomous driving technology within the automotive industry in conjunction with artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, mapping, and location intelligence to find that, by 2030, the majority of [...]
Proposed federal legislation aimed at lowering credit card transaction fees could ultimately harm small businesses and lower-income households, according to a recent Forbes Article. The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 would require large financial [...]
