Industry News

Keeping a close eye on industry standards and safety regulations, CmySkills couldn’t miss the news about The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalizing a rule requiring automatic emergency braking (AEB) to be standard equipment on all new cars and light trucks by September 2029. This builds on a 2016 voluntary agreement between automakers and…

The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) announced that nine companies have agreed to follow the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) for their ADAS calibration equipment. This means that if used correctly, these tools will calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The AGSC hopes that all ADAS calibration…

State Farm is piloting the Mitchell estimating platform for a select group of their Select Service collision repair centers in Ohio. This test aims to improve customer experience by exploring new ways to write estimates and source parts. The program will leverage Mitchell’s existing integration with PartsTrader, so the current parts sourcing requirement remains unchanged.…

Porsche Engineering has developed an AI-based software called PERL (Porsche Engineering Reinforcement Learning) to streamline the calibration process for modern vehicles. PERL reduces the need for bench tests and test drives, which are time-consuming and expensive. PERL uses deep reinforcement learning to analyze data and suggest optimal calibration settings for various vehicle functions. This allows…

At CmySkills community, we promote safety for drivers and technicians. We were pleased to find out that, according to data from Allstate and partner Arity, customers who use the DriveWise safe driving program drive significantly safer than those who don’t. Drivewise users are 25% less likely to have a severe collision. They also handle phones…

At CmySkills, we are always up to date on the latest trends and news in the automotive industry. The recent Collision Weekly report shows that used car prices continued to decline in April 2024. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped 13.7% year-over-year in the first half of April. This is the first time the…

As we navigate through the job market, guidance for the youth is more crucial than ever. We recently asked our 400,000 members CmySkills Instagram community: Would you recommend a career in Automotive Repair to a young person entering the job market? An emphatic 80% said yes, signaling confidence in the field. Affirmation for Automotive Careers…

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) represent a leap forward in vehicle safety and performance. At CmySkills, we’re aware of these challenges and their impact on the automotive repair industry. We surveyed our 400,000 Instagram followers, focusing on the prevalence of subletting ADAS services. Subletting: A Common Response to Specialized Demands The survey revealed that 80%…

In the ever-evolving automotive industry, nurturing new talent cannot be overstated. CmySkills, a community invested in support of auto service professionals, surveyed its 400k+ followers on Instagram to gauge the prevalence of apprentice programs in their workshops.  A Resounding Endorsement for Apprenticeships An overwhelming 84% of respondents confirmed the presence of a technician apprentice program…

An Instagram survey conducted by CmySkills among their 400k followers, who are automotive enthusiasts, revealed interesting preferences regarding their future careers in the automotive industry.  Collision repair (49%) was the most preferred sector, followed by general repair and maintenance (30%) and dealership service (21%). This indicates a desire for careers that are not just jobs…