The SEMA Show is the premier destination for manufacturers and buyers looking to discover thousands of the latest innovations in the automotive aftermarket industry. Spanning four days, this trade-only event encourages attendees to experience hands-on workshops and live demonstrations, engage in educational seminars and network with peers in various sectors of the field—from collision repair to vehicle restoration and more.
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Top Collision Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
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Over the last several years, the collision industry has faced unprecedented challenges. Will 2024 produce more of the same?
Combat Rising Medical Costs on First Party Auto Claims
Enlyte’s auto bill review solution reduced the medical bill by an average of 80%— so our customer pays 20 cents for every dollar charged.
Episode 10: Collision Claim Trends and What to Expect in 2024
What keeps carriers and collision repairers up at night? In this episode, Ryan highlights the effect of recent collision claim trends—including rising repair costs, parts supply chain disruptions and advancements in vehicle technology—on the auto insurance ecosystem. He also provides a sneak peek at the four trends to watch for in 2024.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q3 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.86% in the U.S. and 3.14% in Canada in Q3 2023—up a modest 0.37% and 0.50% respectively from Q2. Tesla, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, accounted for over 70% of the EVs repaired in North American collision facilities last quarter.
Mitchell Reports a Lower Total Loss Rate for Electric Vehicles
Mitchell released its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This quarter’s report examines total loss frequency for electric and ICE automobiles. In the U.S. and Canada from Q1 to Q3 2023, the EV total loss rate was 7.25% for models 2020 and newer. Luxury ICE automobiles had a rate of 7.47% versus 8.49% for all ICE vehicles.
Mazda and Mitchell Renew Collision Network Agreement and Introduce Program Enhancements
Mitchell and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that they have signed a contract renewal. Under the terms of the contract, Mitchell will continue to serve as program administrator of the Mazda Collision Network in the United States.