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Crash Champions Collision Repair Team has significantly contributed to the future of the automotive repair industry. The company has donated $200,000 to the Collision Engineering Program (CEP), a two-year associate degree program that aims to address the ongoing shortage of skilled technicians. CEP combines classroom instruction with hands-on apprenticeships at collision repair facilities, providing students…

New light-vehicle sales in November 2024 hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.5 million units, the highest since May 2021, and exceeded expectations. Sales volume for the month reached 1.36 million units, a 10.1% increase year-over-year, with retail sales contributing 1.19 million units. While an extra selling weekend in November 2024 explains part…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a promising decline in traffic fatalities during the first half of 2024, with an estimated 18,720 people dying in motor vehicle crashes — a 3.2% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. The fatality rate dropped to 1.17 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, and most…

At the 2024 IDEAS Collide Showcase, Jill Tuggle, Executive Director of the AUTO BODY ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS, stressed the need for unity in the collision repair industry during her talk, “Un-divide and Conquer.” She traced the industry’s divisions back to the rise of Direct Repair Programs (DRPs) in the 1980s and the fear of collusion…

REPAIRIFY, INC. has announced a new integration between its ADAS-focused platform, adasThink – Driven by Repairify, and CCC ONE, the repair management software from CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. This partnership aims to improve collision repair shops’ precision and efficiency by providing seamless access to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) insights. The integration allows users of…

GM has introduced a new digital tool called GM Collision Assistance to support drivers after a car accident. This tool alleviates stress and confusion by guiding users through the post-collision process. It provides information on certified repair shops, helps document the incident, and offers a downloadable report for insurance purposes. By streamlining the process and…

Collision claims have steadily decreased for the past five quarters compared to the previous year. This downward trend is evident in both quarterly and annual figures. Factors contributing to this decline include a potential decrease in accidents, increased awareness of safety measures, and possibly a shift in consumer behavior due to economic factors. The decrease…

The cost of vehicle maintenance and repairs has significantly increased over the past three years, primarily due to inflation and the growing complexity of modern vehicles. Cars equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) require recalibration of sensors after even minor accidents, significantly driving up repair costs. This trend is expected to continue as more…

The collision repair industry experienced a slight decline in production in September 2024 compared to the previous month, marking the fourth consecutive month of decrease. However, production remained higher than the same period in 2023. This decline is attributed to a reduction in both hours worked and the number of production and non-supervisory employees. Despite…

The Collision Industry’s Red Carpet Awards Night, held during the SEMA SHOW 2024, honored outstanding achievements across multiple categories, celebrating individual excellence, company innovation, and lifelong contributions. The awards spanned accolades for business executives, community service, educational contributions, technical skills, and industry leadership. Recognizing individuals and organizations that elevate industry standards, these awards spotlighted those…