State Farm says it will test expanded use of aftermarket parts in Texas, Oklahoma
— June 17, 2022State Farm has told its direct repair program (DRP) shops in Texas and Oklahoma that it will test the
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GM adjusts dealer requirements for ‘Bump the Competition’ program
— April 8, 2022A PartsTrader email sent out to members on April 4 states General Motors let dealers know last week that
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Connecticut bill limiting insurers’ role in repair decisions clears first hurdle
— March 25, 2022A Connecticut bill that would restrict insurers’ involvement in decisions about collision repair
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BMW South Carolina plant to press exterior body parts, adds 200 jobs
— March 4, 2022BMW announced Thursday it will invest more than $200 million to construct a 219,000-square-foot press
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Lucid Air recall points up effectiveness of OEM-supplier relationship
— February 24, 2022EV startup Lucid Motors has voluntarily recalled 203 of its 2022 Lucid Air sedans, after being notified
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Ill. bill would require OEM specifications to be followed in collision repairs
— February 1, 2022Illinois legislators are considering a bill that would require OEM specifications to be followed in collision
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GM launches online store for mechanical, collision repair parts
— January 26, 2022General Motors is launching a new online parts marketplace, making its catalog of 45,000 mechanical and
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Toyota launches new Auto Insurance product, with OEM parts option as opt-out
— December 13, 2021Toyota’s insurance arm has begun selling Toyota Auto Insurance (TAI) in five states, with promises
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