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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in the First Half of January
Prices were up month-over-month and year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis were higher than those of December in the first 15 days of January. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to 205.4, now showing a gain of 0.7% from the full month of January 2024. The seasonal […]
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FTC Announces Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers’ Precise Location and Driving Behavior Data Without Consent
Under proposed order, GM and OnStar will be banned for five years from disclosing geolocation and driver behavior data to consumer reporting agencies. The Federal Trade Commission announced today it is taking action against General Motors (GM) and OnStar over allegations they collected, used, and sold drivers’ precise geolocation data and driving behavior information from […]
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Rivian Finalizes U.S. Department of Energy Loan Agreement to Support Future Georgia Manufacturing Site
Rivian announced it has closed its loan agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) for up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) in financial support for the construction of its next manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs North, near the City of […]
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Ian Pugh Named Managing Director of Newly Formed Advantage Group of Companies in the UK
Fix Auto UK’s Managing Director Ian Pugh has been appointed as Group Managing Director to the newly formed Advantage Group of Companies. The UK-based Group encompasses Fix Auto UK, Advantage Parts Solutions UK, and Fix Auto UK’s division of owned repair facilities. With immediate effect, this appointment marks an evolutionary step in the Group’s journey, […]
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Collision Repair Industry Production Up in November Compared to Previous Year
While production was up year-over-year it was down compared to October. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary November collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was down compared to October but up from November 2023. Production in June […]
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Clearcover Partners with Claim Genius to Launch AI Solutions
Clearcover, announced a partnership with Claim Genius on the use of artificial intelligence-driven damage assessment and claim estimation solutions to improve underwriting processes and prevent fraud. This strategic partnership comes on the heels of Clearcover broadening its appetite and expanding into the non-standard auto market in Texas with plans to launch in more states soon. […]
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New Washington State Insurance Commissioner Discusses Factors Increasing Auto Insurance Premiums, Cost of Repairs
Patty Kuderer was sworn in as Washington State’s ninth insurance commissioner by Washington Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez. Kuderer, a former state Senator from Bellevue, was joined by her son, Michael, and family friend, Stephanie Weil. She is one of only 11 elected insurance commissioners in the country and Washington’s first new commissioner in 24 […]
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IndyCar Driver Romain Grosjean Named a Keynote Speaker for Fix Network 2025 Global Conference
The Fix Network announced that Romain Grosjean, renowned IndyCar racer, former Formula 1 driver, health advocate, and entrepreneur, will headline as one of the keynote speakers at the highly anticipated Fix Network Global Conference, set for April 27 to May 1 in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. A place where inspiration meets action, the conference serves as […]
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Consumer Reports Calls for Next Transportation Secretary to Improve Driving Automation Technology and Autonomous Vehicle Crash Reporting Program
Calls for ADAS and autonomous technology crash report program marked by underreporting to be made stronger, fairer, and more efficient. Consumer Reports (CR) is calling on federal regulators and the incoming administration to keep and improve a vital program that requires auto manufacturers and autonomous vehicle (AV) companies to report serious crashes in vehicles equipped […]
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Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
The Fix Network Canada announce the grand opening of its newest collision repair facility, Fix Auto Countryside Didsbury, located in the heart of Alberta. This new facility is owned and operated by experienced husband-and-wife team, Jason and Jamie Hildebrant, who bring a wealth of industry knowledge and passion to their new venture under the renowned […]
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