LexisNexis Risk Solutions says its Insurance Demand Meter found a “sizzling” Q1 2024 for new insurance policy purchases, showing consumers aren’t resigned to higher rates. U.S. consumer auto insurance shopping activity registered as “hot” on [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the remedy Tesla used to fix concerns with its “Autopilot” or “Autosteer” that resulted in more than 2 million vehicles being recalled late [...]
TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA announced a collaboration to share resources for a unified goal of preparing the next generation of technicians, a news release says. This includes technicians in the skilled aviation, automotive, collision repair, [...]
Pressure sensors — what are they, where are they, and why are they one-time-use parts? In a recent “Airing of Grieveances” episode from Nylund’s Collision Center, owner Rob Grieve shared that pressure sensors could mean [...]
Successfully attracting and retaining technicians during the ongoing shortage centers on proactive plans to promote your shop, build a pipeline of students, and competitive pay, according to advice shared at the 2024 Southeast Collision Conference. [...]
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lawsuit alleging Country Mutual Insurance Co. is in breach of contract by holding a $3.5 billion surplus. Country Mutual petitioned the high court after receiving conflicting opinions [...]
Ford Motor Co. is cutting orders from battery supplies as the company is seeing losses up to $100,000 per electric vehicle (EV), sources have told Bloomberg. “The move is part of a retrenchment of Ford’s [...]
A milder winter and used car prices returning to a more normal level negatively impacted Boyd Group Services Inc.’s bottom line during the first quarter, according to financial data released by the company. While the [...]
State and federal agencies have joined forces to educate California residents on free tools that can be used to check the recall status of their vehicles, including vehicles that may be equipped with Takata air [...]
Fifteen Southern California residents were recently charged after an investigation found they allegedly bought the personal information of people involved in motor vehicle collisions and created fraudulent insurance claims, illegally collecting more than $350,000. An [...]
