Cox Automotive cut its year-end Manheim index forecast to a 0.2% gain after third-quarter depreciation outpaced seasonal norms.
Plus, Collision Suite Connect launches a CCC ONE integration platform, and NABC Recycled Rides gifts two vehicles.
Most reported incidents this year caused no apparent injuries, and many happened while the robotaxi was stopped.
The agency is using negotiated rulemaking to update FMVSS 108, with comments and committee nominations due Nov. 9.
Tilzer on scaling lessons, customer lifetime value, and why collision shops should look at mechanical and glass.
APCIA white paper finds vehicle damage claim severity rose 42.3% since 2020 as claim frequency rose 1.4%.
New calibration guidance for bumper and glass repairs, plus recalls for suspect subframes and knuckles.
Most claim avoiders' latest skipped claim involved car insurance, and 84% of Gen Z policyholders have passed on one.
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