Automotive Aftermarket Industry Outperforms Expectations in 2022
The automotive aftermarket grew 9.7% in 2022, outperforming expectations (previously forecast at 8.5%).
Continued Industry Emphasis: OEM Certifications
As we know, the collision repair industry is ever changing. In the beginning, customers had two options for repair: having the vehicle repaired at their car’s dealership or independent body shops. If the customer opted to take their vehicle to the dealership, they would often find more expensive bodywork, but if they chose to take
Romans Group Releases White Paper on Collision Industry
The Romans Group’s annual research covers the collision industry’s recovery years of 2021 and 2022 and the MSO market.
SCRS Welcomes Industry to Open Board Meeting
The meeting, which will be held on Jan. 18 from 2-5 p.m. in Palm Springs, Calif., will update repairers on the state of the collision industry.
CCC Industry Analyst Susanna Gotsch to Retire
CCC Intelligent Solutions has announced that Susanna Gotsch, senior director of industry analytics, will retire at the end of the year after 30 years with the company.
Preparing the Collision Industry for Electric Vehicles
Today’s electric vehicle/hybrid revolution combined with the lightning-speed proliferation of ADAS features has made training essential.
AASP/NJ’s Automotive Industry Survey Reveals ‘New Normal’
The annual survey set out to give repairers the opportunity to share their views on challenges related to the labor rate, technician shortage, photo estimating, insurance steering, ADAS calibrations and more.
The Evolution of Women in the Collision Industry
Unlike 20 years ago, women today are valued and very well-respected in the collision industry.
Collision Industry Icon Jeff Silver Passes Away
Jeff Silver, who many in the collision repair world knew as a longtime icon in the industry, passed away on Sept. 23, 2022 at the age of 80.
HD Repair Forum Conference to Tackle Industry’s Challenges
The Fall HD Repair Forum will take place Sept. 26-27 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
