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Record Memorial Day travel could mean more distracted driving
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (503+ words) AAA projects a record number of travelers over Memorial Day weekend, with 45 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles from home." This includes 39. 1 million people traveling by car and 3. 66 million expected to fly." Those opting to drive are slightly more than…...
CIC committee discusses proper filler use in today's collision repairs
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1391+ words) The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Repair Process and Procedures Committee most recently covered body filler "abuses" in the shop, and correct repair procedures using filler, including new processes on the market. Kye Yeung, co-chair of the committee, briefly covered innovations in…...
Plasnomic finishes first phase of bumper repair benchmarking
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (377+ words) Plasnomic announced this week that it has completed the first stage of a polypropylene bumper repair benchmarking initiative." It adds this marks a "major step" toward the development of industry best practices for repairing damaged polypropylene bumper covers." "We are…...
Stellantis and JLR sign MOU for product development in the U. S.
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (203+ words) Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that media outlets report could allow JLR to sidestep import tariffs." A press release states that the MOU aims to explore opportunities to collaborate on product development…...
Mitchell: Shift in EV claim trends introducing new challenges for insurers, repairers | Repairer Driven News
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (411+ words) Mitchell's Q1 2026 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights'report reveals a shift in electric vehicle claim trends that it says is introducing new challenges for insurers and repairers, including risk exposure, cycle time, and repair complexity. During the quarter, the share of repairable collision…...
U. S. House files five-year Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (230+ words) A U. S. bipartisan five-year Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill has been filed in the House." "The bill also makes smart and targeted reforms to our surface transportation programs, focuses on strengthening our core infrastructure system, drives innovation, bolsters safety, ensures states have…...
Delaware bill would make it illegal to own tools used to steal cars unless for "reasonable purpose" | Repairer Driven News
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (611+ words) A Delaware bill would make it illegal to possess "vehicle security circumvention devices" or any device designed or used to intercept key fob signals, unless the user has a lawful and reasonable purpose for such a device. The bill would…...
GM attributes significant reduction in crashes, injuries to advanced in-vehicle safety features
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (482+ words) General Motors says new research from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) confirms the automaker is making measurable progress toward the goal of zero crashes, with advanced safety features in its vehicles "delivering statistically significant reductions in crashes…...
Volvo releases windshield position statement
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (342+ words) Volvo has released a position statement that requires all windshield replacements to be performed according to Volvo standards, including the use of only Volvo Genuine Windshields and adhesives." "The Volvo windshield is an integral part of our vehicles," Volvo says…...
Euro NCAP reportedly says some automakers not seeking five-star safety rating
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (267+ words) Speaking to Australian and New Zealand media, Drive reports that Euro NCAP technical director Richard Schram said some car brands are willing to accept a sub-five-star safety score. The article notes that while Australia does not field the Dacia brand,…...