In a recent Autobody News column, Collision Advice President Mike Anderson shared a startling example of what can go wrong when safety inspections aren’t conducted on air bags post-collision. The example comes from a conversation [...]
I-CAR’s latest curriculum, I-CAR Academy, which replaces its Professional Development Program Education Edition (PDPEE), is a vast improvement for schools, according to a Texas instructor. Raven Hartkopf, Collin College collision technology professor, said the school’s [...]
Tire Rack, an online tire seller, recently tested nine tires on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance to find which worked best for driver needs. “Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been a rising force in the [...]
According to J.D. Power’s most recent U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), there are, on average, 195 problems per 100 (PP100) 2024 model year vehicles within franchise dealership repair visits, and even more issues with premium [...]
The 2024 Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Scholarship Fundraiser Walk and Donations programs raised $9,670 in additional money to support a record 30 student scholarships. WIN scholarships are presented annually to deserving post-secondary collision repair technology [...]
Rivian and Volkswagen Group are working together to create a software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform for future electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured by both companies. According to a recent news release, Volkswagen invested an initial $1 billion [...]
The four-day workweek has received a multitude of attention from politicians, unions, media, and the repair industry in the past year. In March, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that reduces the hours employees are [...]
Certified Collision Group has hired longtime industry veteran Liz Stein as its North American strategic initiatives vice president. Stein took on the new role July 1. Her former role was in market adoption for advanced [...]
Honda’s 2024 ESG Data Book outlines the company’s plans for recycling of automobile parts, such as batteries, bumpers and floor carpet mats, at the end of the vehicle’s life. “Honda is committed to shifting to [...]
Repairer Driven Education (RDE) sessions led by national experts from the 2023 SEMA Show are now available to watch digitally. The seven recordings dive into timely industry topics and can be purchased with a $199 [...]
