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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NORTHEAST 2023
Providing over 40 years of automotive repair education, technology, equipment, and innovation, the NORTHEAST event returns to offer professionals the opportunity to gain industry knowledge and skills by organizing industry trainings, product demos, and an open-floor exhibition to meet hundreds of vendors to view the latest automotive performance products.
Enlyte Sweeps Muse Awards With Four Wins
March 17, 2023
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Enlyte has set a new company standard by winning four Muse Creative Awards for 2023. The announcement marks consecutive years Enlyte has been named a winner of the Muse Creative Award—an international competition for creative professionals “who inspire others to greater heights.”
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q4 2022
February 15, 2023
In Q4 2022, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.1% in the U.S. and 2.26% in Canada. Tesla continues to dominate EV market share in both countries with 76.78% in the US and 70.21% in Canada. The Ford Mustang Mach-E moved up to fourth position in U.S. EV frequency, displacing the Tesla Model X. Q4 2022 also saw the first appearance of the Hummer EV in a U.S. collision repair facility (none reported in Canada thus far) as well as the Ford F-150 Lightning EV in a Canadian repair facility following its Q3 2022 debut in U.S. auto body shops.
Mitchell Publishes Electric Vehicle Collision Insights Report
February 15, 2023
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the Property and Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced the availability of its latest trends publication: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. The new quarterly report provides auto insurance and collision repair executives with up-to-date information on electric vehicle claims and market data.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q4 2022
February 14, 2023
As we have previously observed, historical trending of Length of Rental (LOR) has shown a fourth-quarter increase over the third quarter—usually brought about by winter weather, animal accidents and holiday travel.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q4 2022
February 14, 2023
Average wholesale used vehicle prices in December were down modestly versus November, yielding the seventh monthly decline in a row and another double-digit year-over-year drop. However, the rate of decline tapered greatly in December, and prices rose solidly during the first weeks of January.