The Tesla Cybertruck made its most recent public appearance at the Michigan Formula SAE competition at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI.

The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. rose to 12.2 years this year, increasing by nearly two months over the prior year, according to new research from S&P Global Mobility (formerly the automotive team at IHS Markit).

A car-shopping marketplace Cars.com survey found that despite an almost 35% year-over-year increase in gas prices, 82% of Americans who are planning to travel this Memorial Day will do so by car.

TrueCar, Inc. is awarding Elisabeth Nylander, a Gold Star family member, with a new vehicle through its DrivenToDrive initiative.

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) brought together dozens of automotive industry professionals May 19 at the Holiday Inn in Clark, NJ, for a town hall meeting.

Crash Champions, LLC, announced May 23 it has grown its presence in New Jersey and Pennsylvania through the acquisition of Jost Collision and Garage in New Jersey and Syrena Collision Center in Pennsylvania.

Two New Jersey men have pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for their roles in falsifying vehicle titles as part of a long-running odometer roll-back scheme.

Hyundai Motor Group on May 20 announced it has entered into an agreement with the State of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

GHSA's annual spotlight report, Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2021 Preliminary Data, offers a comprehensive look at state and national trends in pedestrian deaths for 2021.

Three industry legends will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame: Walker Evans, Jack Roush and Robert Eugene "Gene" Winfield.

Tesla's service manuals, which had cost $3,187 a year or $371.88 a month since August 2021, are now free of charge for the entire vehicle lineup. 

Environmentalists and activist groups are setting their sights on Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas.

Kenadie Halling, a high-achieving student in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology collision repair technology program at Chattanooga State Community College, received a “Head of the Class” award from Malco Products, SBC.

More than 50 first responders from fire departments in Womelsdorf, PA, and surrounding areas gathered May 14 for a hands-on demonstration of the latest techniques in emergency vehicle extrication, preparing them to provide the best response for car accident victims, all thanks to the National Auto Body Council^® (NABC) F.R.E.E.™ program, D & R Auto Body, Farmers Insurance and HURST Jaws ofLife.

In this video, Mike Anderson of Collision Advice and Danny Gredinberg of the DEG reevaluate how to differentiate the equipment from the consumable used in the repair process.

In his new unscripted project, the 'Iron Man' star turns sports and muscle cars in his garage into eco-friendly automobiles for the 21st century.

After 36 years of teaching auto body collision technology at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, MN, Tom Brandt is handing over the keys to the college’s auto body shop at the end of the spring semester.

Ford’s introductory all-electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, recently began production, and finished units are filling parking lots near the automaker’s Dearborn, MI, production plant, preparing to make their way to dealerships as demo vehicles.

There are some wild rides, including completely custom builds…

Maaco continued its 50th anniversary celebration by earning top awards and recognition for its strong 2021 performance, brand reinvention and long history of serving drivers in North America.

A U.S. auto safety agency said May 18 it has opened an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle in California the same month that resulted in three deaths and could have been caused by its advanced driver assistance system.

A 2022 Kia EV6 recall includes more than 9,000 SUVs that should be parked on level ground because the vehicles may roll away.

Gas prices reached yet another record high May 19, a day after poor retailer earnings reports sent stocks tumbling to its worst day in more than two years.

Sheila Loftus, an innovator who led collision repair publications and associations, passed away May 11. She was 79.

To recognize the efforts of its production team as it prepares for electric vehicle assembly, Volkswagen Chattanooga announced May 18 that all production and maintenance team members and team leaders will receive a $3,000 bonus.

Lux Collision is pleased to announce the launch of its new San Antonio, TX, auto body shop, off of Loop 410 and Hwy 151 on the west side of the city.

Ford Motor Company is advising customers of certain 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs---built over a four-month period between late 2020 and early 2021---to park their vehicles outside and away from structures while Ford investigates the cause of under hood fires.

CIECA announced May 19 that Tim Ronak, senior services consultant for AkzoNobel, joined CIECA’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately.

Matthew and Marcia Seebachan are a Texas couple who, in the fall of 2017, were awarded $42 million by a jury in a lawsuit against a Dallas-area dealership body shop over auto accident injuries they said were exacerbated by faulty prior collision repairs made to their vehicle.

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is pleased to announce online nominations are now open for its two top industry awards for performance year 2021.

Supply chain issues, production shortages and shrinking dealer inventory have the car rental industry on edge.

Online used-car retailer Carvana Co's license to sell vehicles in Illinois was suspended on May 10 over the mishandling of paperwork related to its vehicle sales, a state official said May 18.

Auto body repair mechanics crashed the Massachusetts State House on May 18, joined by dozens of tow trucks circling the building, horns blaring, to push for a pay hike on what the industry says are the lowest-in-the-nation reimbursement rates.

The 2022 Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Education Conference wrapped up May 4 with a keynote speech by Renee Cacchillo, president and CEO of Safelite.

More than half the midsize SUVs tested earn good ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side-impact evaluation.

Attendees of the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Education Conference, held May 2-4 both in-person in Greenville, SC, and online, learned firsthand about how the imminent wave of electric vehicles will affect the collision repair industry.

Ride-sharing service Uber has launched "Comfort Electric," a new way for users to get around in style and be part of the company’s global commitment to become a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2040.

Ford, General Motors and Stellantis will once again require face masks at facilities in southeast Michigan where COVID-19 cases are on the rise.

The National Auto Body Council^® (NABC) announced it is opening the nominations for its 2022 awards---the NABC Changing and Saving Lives Award and the NABC President’s Award, which formally recognize individuals and companies for their leadership of and commitment to improving the collision repair industry.

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) hosted “Industry Changes, Challenges & Opportunities in a Post-COVID World,” part of its first ever hybrid Educational Conference, held May 2-4 online and in Greenville, SC.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released its early estimate of traffic fatalities for 2021---projecting an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 fatalities in 2020.

Ford has made it clear over the past months that dealers should not overcharge for popular electric vehicles like the F-150 Lightning.

Earnhardt Auto Centers, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul and Arizona Mommies, is holding a baby formula drive to help alleviate the current shortage.

On May 12, 10 deserving Texas veterans and their families were honored at USAA headquarters in San Antonio, TX, and presented with National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides^® vehicles, all donated by USAA and refurbished by Caliber Collision.

On May 13, a deserving Brookhaven, PA, woman experienced a life-changing event---the presentation of a vehicle to provide her independence and the ability to work and take care of her two sons---thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides^® program, along with car donor Hertz and collision repair partner CARSTAR Fred Beans Doylestown.

1Collision announced the addition of All Magic Paint & Body's four locations in Southern California.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has introduced an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4).

Not long ago, it was reported General Motors was benchmarking Tesla's Model S Plaid performance sedan. Now, the automaker is reportedly benchmarking the Tesla Model Y as well.

The Chardon Fire Department responded May 13 to a large fire at Crash Champions Collision Repair in Auburn Township, OH.

Texas has been having intermittent issues with its dated power grid for years, though these past few winters have brought the issue into the eyes of the media.