Collision Repair OEM News

Stay updated on news from the major automotive manufacturers (OEMs), including policies, programs, and innovations affecting collision repair standards and practices.

Hyundai Donates $90K to Coastal Georgia Nonprofits

The donations, made through Hyundai Hope, benefit Ducks Unlimited, Make-A-Wish Georgia and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire.

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Honda Cuts EV Investment by 30%, Shifts Focus to Hybrids

Honda said despite the shift in strategy, it still aims for all of its global new-vehicle sales to come from battery-electric of hydrogen fuel-cell models by 2040.

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Honda U.S. Plants Earn 2024 ENERGY STAR for Energy Efficiency

Honda's Marysville and East Liberty Auto Plants in Ohio both earned the distinction for the 19th consecutive year.

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Nissan to Cut 20,000 Jobs Globally After $4.5B Loss

Nissan also announced it will close seven manufacturing plants to better align production with demand.

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Mitsubishi to Launch EV Based on Next-Gen Nissan LEAF

The new battery electric vehicle will be available in summer 2026, part of Mitsubishi's strategy to introduce a new or significantly revised vehicle each year from 2026 through 2030.

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Subaru Touts Collision Avoidance Technologies in New Electric SUV

In a recent survey, U.S. respondents predicted ADAS systems like Subaru's EyeSight will become more important for EV buyers.

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Ford Invests $500M in Kentucky Plant for New 2025 Expedition Production

An April 30 launch event brought together Ford CEO Jim Farley, Kentucky state and city leaders, and hundreds of plant workers to celebrate the rollout of the redesigned SUV.

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Toyota May Shift RAV4 Production to U.S.

A plan to end Toyota RAV4 production in Kentucky and move it entirely to Canada and Japan is now under review.

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Stellantis Opens Northeast Mopar Parts Distribution Center with Robotic System

The 534,000-square-foot facility employs 100 people and uses the AutoStore system, which includes 40 robotic units operating on a grid system, to enhance speed and accuracy.

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Former Tesla Exec JP Clausen Exits GM After One Year

JP Clausen had taken over as GM's manufacturing chief in April 2024 after the retirement of Gerald Johnson, but said in a social media post he is leaving.

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