CBP's Norfolk seizure of radiators and dehumidifiers points to a growing enforcement effort against auto parts fraud.
Total loss frequency hit a record 23.1% of claims in 2025. The used-vehicle values that factor into those decisions have swung unpredictably through 2026.
Three new Ford recalls span fuel system, airbag, and high-voltage battery components.
The Tech Council highlighted different technologies, but landed on the same unsolved gap.
A look at the estimating, calibration, and paint technology behind a GM-certified independent shop in the Chicago area.
Q2 2026 data also show a rising utility vehicle share, an aging fleet, and steady EV and hybrid owner loyalty.
A hands-off-but-hands-on mentorship approach turned a high school volunteer into a two-time I-CAR Platinum technician, and kept her.
Escalating tariffs threaten to raise steel, aluminum, and parts costs for collision repair shops that source materials from Canada.
Recent legislative activity affecting collision repair shops, from a new appraiser licensing rule in Massachusetts to a federal...
Plus, NABC Recycled Rides delivers two more refurbished vehicles, Hunter Engineering wins a MOTOR Top 20 Award, and SEMA's ADAS Symposium...
New rule sets standards for vehicle inspections, repair estimates, appraisals, and total-loss settlements.
Three new Ford recalls span fuel system, airbag, and high-voltage battery components.
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