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Charged for Success: Understanding EV Trends and Their Impact

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Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 85 percent in 2021 while sales of light-duty vehicles increased by just 3 percent over the same period. As more consumers embrace EVs and more automakers promise an all-electric line-up, insurers and repairers must prepare for dramatic changes to the way they manage collision claims.

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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2022

10 MIN READ

The first quarter of 2022 saw average Length of Rental (LOR) for collision replacement-related rentals increase 4.9 days when compared to 2021. This nearly five-day increase continues the trend of unprecedented industry increases, including an almost four (3.9) day increase in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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Episode 7: Painting a New Picture: Automotive Coatings and Their Impact on Repair

Think that paint color doesn’t affect a vehicle’s performance and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Think again! Jeff Wildman, manager of OEM and industry relations at BASF, joins host Ryan Mandell to discuss the latest trends in automotive coatings, how they impact collision repair and why OEM procedures are critical—especially when it comes to paint.

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HD Repair Forum

The HD Repair Forum is dedicated to serving those involved in the collision repair work of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles.

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Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show

The collision repair associations of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa have combined to host this year’s first-ever Midwest C

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NORTHEAST 2022

Northeast 2022 is an event tailored to fit the needs of today’s professionals representing all walks of the automotive repair industry

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Episode 6: New Opportunities in the Automotive Aftermarket

Joe Sparacino, managing director of automotive aftermarket investment banking at Stifel, shares his perspective on the industry. From mergers and supply chain disruptions to the introduction of new markets focused on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Joe and Ryan uncover the trends that have investment bankers and key stakeholders taking notice.