July 30, 2025

What the New Japan and EU Trade Agreements Mean for the U.S. Auto Industry 

The Newly Reached Japan Trade Deal Late last week, the Trump administration announced it had reached a new trade agreement with Japan, America’s fifth-largest trading partner. The deal imposes a…
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February 21, 2020

Average Repairable Estimates Impacted By Auto Recycling

What factors influence the volume and selection of collision parts? Based on the average repairable…
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The use of advanced specialty materials in manufacturing auto parts raises concerns that consumers cannot afford the benefits of safer, fuel efficient cars and are deferring purchases.
February 6, 2020

Replacing Chrome With Advanced Specialty Parts – Part 2

Part 2: An interview about the use of advanced specialty materials in the collision repair…
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January 22, 2020

Digital Parts Procurement Helps Improve Bottom Line

The collision repair industry is changing. While technology is increasing the complexity of new vehicles…
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December 3, 2019

Delivering A Better Outcome For A Collision Policyholder

Repair parts make up an estimated 46% of total repair costs. The collision policyholder avoided…
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November 20, 2019

Aluminum Replacement Parts Can Minimize the Impact and Increase...

The collision industry’s increasing use of aluminum replacement parts has been a growing transition for…
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November 13, 2019

Replacing Chrome With Advanced Specialty Materials

Part 1: Technology in Advanced Specialty Materials  Today’s luxury models still shine, but more often…
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