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.
Month-over-month changes remained minor for a second straight month, while year-over-year growth climbed to its highest levels of 2026 across all four categories NABR tracks.
Zack Newman says keeping customers copied on every insurer email is one way to push disputes toward resolution.
New rule sets standards for vehicle inspections, repair estimates, appraisals, and total-loss settlements.
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