Trump Administration to Roll Back Obama-Era CAFE Standards
On Aug. 2, the Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced a joint proposal to update the national automobile fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas standards.
CAFE Workshop Addresses Effects of Vehicle Mass and Size on Safety
Discussion of reduced vehicle mass and its impact on vehicle safety and fuel consumption dominated conversation during the Feb. 25 symposium sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During the day-long event, engineers and automobile manufacturers shared results of studies and crash test reports designed to analyze the implications of reduced vehicle mass.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of July 24.
How Would You Like Your Eggs?
Just like a server at a cafe asks, “How would you like me to prepare your eggs?” insurers often place repairers in the position of asking their customers, “How would you like your vehicle repaired?”
Vehicle Structures: A Mixed Bag
By now, we all should know that vehicles today are made from an amalgam of different materials that require identification and research.
Biden Administration Releases 2023 Budget Proposal
Included in the budget are important projects for independent vehicle repair shops related to vehicle safety, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle deployment and emissions reductions.
Kaeser Expands U.S. Headquarters
Kaeser Compressors, Inc., announced it broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot facility expansion on Nov. 23, 2020.
AASP/MA Golf Outing Earns Strong Industry Support
The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the association, which works to protect consumers and the collision repair industry in Massachusetts.
CARSTAR Maryville Provides Food for Healthcare Workers
On Wednesday, May 9, CARSTAR Maryville of Maryville, Ill., provided food for all 500 staff at Anderson Hospital while also supporting local restaurant businesses.
SEM Products Releases Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material
SEM Products has released its new Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material, a two-component epoxy designed for cosmetic repairs on SMC, fiberglass, Metton and other rigid plastics.
