Competing proposals would task CIECA, CIC with resolving inconsistent auto body parts definitions
— August 5, 2020Parts and Materials Committee panelists and other Collision Industry Conference participants divided
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Altair lightweighting award runner-up tech includes ultra-high-strength steel, structural adhesive
— August 4, 2020The runners-up in Altair’s Enlighten Awards Tuesday might have even more relevance to collision
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Altair lightweighting winners include Sienna seat back frame, composite leaf spring, steering knuckle
— August 4, 2020Repairers could be encountering more composite suspension components on future wrecks, based on the winners
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Auto body parts category definitions: APU, Car-Part.com, PartsTrader
— August 4, 2020Parts procurement platform definitions shared at the Collision Industry Conference last month revealed
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Auto body parts category definitions: Audatex, CCC, Mitchell
— August 4, 2020The three estimating systems are close but not entirely in sync on parts category definitions, based
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CIC: Parts term inconsistency could mean supplier’s ‘OEM’ becomes ‘aftermarket’ on sheet
— August 3, 2020A Collision Industry Conference committee last month demonstrated how semantic differences between players
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Swiss Re: Auto insurance premiums could be way off if not adjusted for ADAS
— August 3, 2020Auto insurers who fail to adjust pricing for the impact of advanced driver assistance systems can leave
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Next-gen Mercedes S-Class’ safety features include optional rear seat airbag, hiking up body
— July 30, 2020Calling it a first for the automotive industry, Mercedes recently announced the next-generation S-Class
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Nissan electric CUV Ariya made rigidity a priority, starts at $40K
— July 30, 2020Nissan this month announced it would late next year sell its first electric crossover, the Ariya, starting
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See live demo of SCRS ‘BOT’ auto body estimating tool Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. ET
— July 28, 2020Repairers curious to see the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ new Blueprint Optimization
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