Mitchell: 50% estimates have scans; calibration rates rise to 8.51% on newer models
— September 16, 2020Mitchell this week reported internal data showing “nearly 50% of vehicles repaired include a charge
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I-CAR-Ford presentation highlights connection between ADAS, F-150 taillight
— September 16, 2020I-CAR and Ford last month taught repairers about using Ford’s official OEM repair instruction website
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Consultant: Idea of subjectivity in safe and proper repair ‘absolutely nonsense’
— September 11, 2020A automotive claims consultant earlier this summer blasted the suggestion that the definition of a safe
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NABC celebrates behind-the-scenes Recycled Rides help from OEMs
— September 10, 2020Typically, the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides efforts involve collision repairers
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Ford-State Farm, Ford-Metromile, Honda-Verisk among insurer-OEM telematics connections
— September 9, 2020The auto and insurance industries continue to see examples of OEMs opening up connected car data to carriers.
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IRC survey: Telematics prompts driving behavior changes, but not always permanently
— September 9, 2020Research has shown that telematics tracking real-world vehicle activity can turn people into better drivers.
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Gerber Collision parent to resume buying locations, restarts capital spending in own shops
— September 9, 2020Gerber Collision owner Boyd Group Services last month told investors it had re-entered the mergers and
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Drew expert touts alignments, test drives, OEM info in CIC calibration talk
— September 7, 2020Drew Technologies technical systems manager Bob Pattengale this summer promoted adherence to OEM calibration
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Mercedes’ 2021 S-Class NVH, aerodynamic efforts could impact bodywork
— September 7, 2020Mercedes’ efforts to optimize airflow and limit noise, vibration and harshness on the 2021 S-Class
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2021 Mercedes S-Class up to 132 lbs. lighter, more than 50% aluminum
— September 7, 2020Mercedes on Wednesday announced the “bodyshell” of the next-generation 2021 S-Class would
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