Autobody Future Outlook - Autobody News

Read predictions and analyses on the future outlook of the collision industry, focusing on technological advancements, market shifts, and regulatory changes.

Telematics Data Reshaping Road Safety Research, Shop Impact

Adjustments in policy and infrastructure influenced by driver behavior telematic data could influence the frequency and nature of collision repairs.

Autobody News Staff

Dip in Used-Vehicle Values Could Impact Repairable Claims

Cox Automotive's Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index showed the steepest mid-July slide in wholesale prices in five years.

Autobody News Staff

EV Sales Surge Expected Before $7,500 Tax Credit Ends

After the federal tax credit ends Sept. 30, analysts are projecting that EV registrations could drop 27%.

Autobody News Staff

ETI Renews Efforts to Expand Membership, Targeting Collision Repair Industry

The Equipment and Tool Institute wants to reestablish the once engaged collision repair group within the organization.

Stacey Phillips Ronak

MIT AVT Consortium Urges Shift to Data-Driven Vehicle Safety

The AVT Consortium is a global research partnership gathering data to understand how drivers interact with vehicle technology.

Autobody News Staff

Goldman Sachs: Auto Insurance Costs Could Fall 50% as AVs Rise

Analysts from Goldman Sachs estimate auto insurance insurance costs could fall by more than half by 2040, but still expect modest real growth in premiums over the next 10 to 15 years.

Autobody News Staff

Varying U.S. Car Parc Factors Impacting Auto Claim, Collision Repair Trends

Vehicle age, consumer trends and tariffs are all playing a role in industry changes, according to experts with CCC.

Elizabeth Green

Industry Expert Steve Greenfield Shares Insight on EVs, U.S. Tariffs, Repair Implications

Steve Greenfield covered a wide range of topics for an automotive industry update during the ETI ToolTech conference.

Stacey Phillips Ronak

Tariffs’ Effects on Collision Repair, Insurance ‘Very Volatile, Very Important’

Ryan Mandell of Mitchell explained tariffs could affect prices for new and used cars and parts, as well as repair costs and total losses.

Elizabeth Green

How AI is Shaping Sustainable Practices, Profits in Collision Repair

AI can speed up and optimize estimating, repair planning and scheduling, improving customer experience and increasing revenue for shops, while reducing carbon emissions.

Abby Andrews