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Stellantis Born as PSA and FCA Shareholders Vote to Approve Merger
It's official, or at least, almost official.
Average Price for a New Vehicle in the U.S. Hits Record High
The average price for a new vehicle in the U.S. has now surpassed $38,000, both J.D. Power and LMC Automotive report.
COVID Stimulus Relief Package Ignores the Need for a Long-Term Solution for Small Businesses
As the owner of two Des Moines, IA, metro-area auto body shops, I can tell you that Congress’ small-business relief package is like reattaching a car bumper with duct tape. It’s a short-term fix that ignores the need for a long-term solution.
New Year, New Claims: Preparing for Surge in COVID-19 Liability Litigation
Courts are awash in coverage litigation concerning whether first-party property policies afford coverage for business interruption claims arising out of the pandemic.
‘Who Pays for What’ Survey: About 2 in 5 Shops Itemizing Diagnostic Time Separately from Scanning
More than a third of shops (39%) itemize on invoices the diagnostic labor time they spend researching diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) apart from the charge for the vehicle scan itself, according to just-released results from a “Who Pays for What?” survey.
Safelite to Close Business Unit
Safelite Autoglass notifyied employees and key customers Jan. 4 it intends to end its wholesale operation, Service Auto Glass, this week.
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Used-Car Sales Likely Down for 2020, but Close Year on High Note
Used-vehicle sales for 2020 were expected to finish 6% softer than the final 2019 tally, but it appears the year at least closed on a positive note for pre-owned.
GM Pays $121M Over Ignition Switches, Power Steering, Airbags
General Motors has agreed to settle class action claims for economic losses suffered by owners and lessees of vehicles that were recalled in 2014 for problems related to the ignition switches, power steering, key rotations and side airbag wiring.
Best Used Cars for 2021 Show Value Retention, High NHTSA Rating
Search engine iSeeCars.com says that buyers have much to consider when buying a used car, such as reliability, safety and value retention.
I-CAR Presents Annual Awards for Contributions to the Collision Repair Industry
I-CAR announced the recipients of its annual Jeff Silver and Russ Verona I-CAR Awards, recognizing one individual and one collision repair shop for advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry.