President Donald Trump announced Monday he would increase tariffs on Canada for cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel to 50%. Trump said in a Truth Social post that the 50% tariff would start Jan. 1. [...]
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is reminding the industry how it can help collision industry professionals amid ongoing and recent natural disasters in Nevada and the Midwest. Individuals and business owners can apply for assistance [...]
Private equity firms and Copart are reportedly interested in buying CCC Intelligent Solutions, according to Seeking Alpha, Bloomberg News, and Reuters. When Repairer Driven News asked CCC to confirm whether Copart has expressed interest in [...]
General Motors has placed a part ordering restriction on a front frame rail section for the repair of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The ordering restriction started Aug. 5, according to a document uploaded on OEM1Stop [...]
Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, and NST have signed a strategic cooperation agreement that the companies say supports the development of automated painting applications in the automotive refinish industry. The agreement formalizes a collaboration already established [...]
Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired Revv with plans to merge it with its portfolio company, AirPro Diagnostics, to provide an end-to-end ADAS platform that builds on both companies’ strengths. The nine-figure acquisition will bring repair [...]
A bulletin from the New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) reminds personal lines automobile insurers of their obligations under RSA 417-A:5 when terminating a policy after nonpayment of renewal premiums. “New Hampshire law provides important protections [...]
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)’s second modified regulatory proposal on storage fees charged by automotive repair dealers is again open for public comment. The passage of AB1263 in 2024 gave BAR authority to address [...]
Focus Advisors reports that M&A trends have shifted to fewer acquisitions with more buyers, while “appetite didn’t go away.” In its 2025 Year in Review, Focus Advisors’ David Roberts predicted more acquisitions by consolidators, private [...]
The Washington insurance commissioner has overhauled minimum standards for insurance company claims handling by adopting a new rule. The changes, effective Oct. 18, are extensive and include tightening timelines, along with estimating and short-payment disclosures. [...]
