Nearly half of the collision repair shops surveyed by CRASH Network in June were fully staffed and weren’t looking to hire. CRASH reports the finding to be the highest percentage since June 2…| Repairer Driven News
Some ADAS warning systems could be worsening driver behavior, according to a new study from the University of Texas at Austin. Ashish Agarwal, associate professor of information, risk and operatio…| Repairer Driven News
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Canada’s Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has found that stronger distracted driving and seatbelt laws, along with w…| Repairer Driven News
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Wednesday that it has issued an exemption for Zoox driverless vehicles under its newly expanded Automated Vehicle Exemption Prog…| Repairer Driven News
Enterprise Mobility reports that the Q2 overall Length of Rental (LOR) was 15.1 days, down less than a day from Q2 2024 and matching the decline seen in Q1 2025. LOR remains elevated compared to pr…| Repairer Driven News
Volkswagen Group has launched its Roadside Events Platform (REP), which aims to assist customers involved in collisions and direct business to certified Audi and VW repair shops. Mark Allen, Audi o…| Repairer Driven News
Allstate’s revenue increased by $16.6 billion and net income by $2.1 billion for the second quarter, according to a news release. “Allstate had strong operating and financial performance in the se…| Repairer Driven News
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a statewide campaign focused on preventing insurance companies from using socioeconomic data to charge residents higher auto insurance rat…| Repairer Driven News
Imagine a run-of-the-mill day. You’re making the usual drive through your neighborhood when tragedy almost strikes — a child rides their bike in front of your SUV. That was the picture painte…| Repairer Driven News
A Florida jury has awarded the estate of a woman killed in an Autopilot-involved crash nearly $243 million, having found Tesla 33% responsible. Tesla was sued by the family of Naibel Benavides Leon…| Repairer Driven News
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $84 million in grants to 50 states and territories to increase the capacity of registered apprenticeship programs; however, America’s “wi…| Repairer Driven News
A federal judge denied a motion on Monday made by LYNX Services asking for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against State Farm and Safelite Group. The motion was filed last…| Repairer Driven News
For existing or aspiring collision repair owners, Focus Advisors explains in a recent article three ways owning real estate can help create and maintain the value of their collision enterprise. Fir…| Repairer Driven News
An AI Advisory Board has been created within the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) to give recommendations that inform the commissioner’s policy development, regulatory ov…| Repairer Driven News
During a congressional hearing on vehicle safety last week, a U.S. representative noted the importance of ADAS features functioning properly throughout the life of a vehicle. “In the past decade o…| Repairer Driven News
A newly released Hyundai position statement “requires” a pre-repair scan and post-repair scan on vehicles equipped with electronic components and systems following a collision. The statement, rele…| Repairer Driven News
A patent infringement suit against General Motors by LKQ and Keystone Automotive Industries moves forward with rulings on patentability, obviousness, and invalidity. LKQ sued GM in November 2021, s…| Repairer Driven News
MOTOR has made updates to vehicle chapters using R1234yf refrigerant, increasing labor time for evacuate and recharge to 1.7 hours from 1.4 hours. MOTOR indicated in a June 10 Database Enhancement …| Repairer Driven News
In recent weeks, California homeowners have filed individual suits against State Farm, USAA, and AAA for alleged widespread fraud, negligence, and bad faith regarding coverages following the Los An…| Repairer Driven News
In 2024, collision severity declined by 2.5% year-over-year (YoY) while property damage severity increased by 2.5%, and bodily injury severity jumped 9.2%, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. L…| Repairer Driven News
Hyundai Mobis has unveiled defensive driving technology that it says can prevent rear-end collisions. Rear-side radars and front cameras with driving control technology detect approaching vehicles …| Repairer Driven News
An Oklahoma bill capping storage fees for total loss vehicles has become law following inaction by Gov. J. Kevin Stitt. Stitt had five days to sign or veto SB641. No action in those five days pass…| Repairer Driven News
Stellantis recently opened Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in New York following a $64 million investment that will streamline parts distribution across the Northeast and strengthen support f…| Repairer Driven News
The Independent Auto Glass Association (IGA) has filed an antitrust complaint against Safelite Group with the Office of Policy and Coordination Bureau of Competition following an announcement that …| Repairer Driven News