Audi’s EV sales soar as OEM prepares to launch new models
— May 10, 2023Audi is reporting a 43% increase in deliveries for its electric vehicle (EV) models and said it plans to launch about 10 new EVs through…
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Study: Most Americans can’t afford unexpected vehicle repair bills
— May 9, 2023Less than half of U.S. adults can afford to pay an unexpected emergency expense, such as a vehicle repair, with the cash they have on…
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Honda seeks to create seats with built-in suspension
— May 9, 2023Honda has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to begin building seats with built-in suspension systems. The OEM in its…
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Report: Labor shortages, inflation are hurting small businesses
— May 8, 2023More than half of small business owners representing numerous industries say the skilled labor shortage is hampering their operations, according to the Small Business and…
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BMW deploys robots to perform paint inspection procedures
— May 8, 2023BMW is using robots to inspect, process and mark painted vehicle surfaces at its Regensburg, Germany plant and says it’s the first automaker in the…
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Apprenticeship program to train aspiring auto techs expands to seventh school
— May 5, 2023The industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) is expanding to a seventh school in an effort to boost the amount of collision technicians available for hire….
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VinFast requires Gold Class shop credentialing for U.S. repair network
— May 5, 2023The first Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer says I-CAR’s Gold Class shop level credentialing will be a requirement for its U.S. repair network. VinFast, which…
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Underwriter offers guidance on repair shop fire coverage
— May 4, 2023A series of recent repair shop fires serve as a reminder of the importance of obtaining comprehensive insurance policies to guard business owners against significant…
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Florida lawmakers reject $2M request to develop EV repair workforce
— May 4, 2023A Florida project that aimed to help those from “underemployed, underserved and underrepresented” communities pursue careers in electric vehicle (EV) repair failed to secure funding…
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Texas hail storm damage prompts reminder for shop emergency preparedness
— May 3, 2023A Texas hail repair shop owner became overwhelmed with customers following a freak hailstorm that damaged hundreds of cars, and now he’s encouraging other shops…
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