State mandates, federal proposals, and ongoing legal battles are reshaping how collision repair shops access vehicle data, diagnostics, and repair procedures.

WrenchWay and ASE report rising frustration over pay, career paths and workplace support, with many technicians saying the industry is not improving.

Proposed legislation would establish licensing requirements, insurer rules, and consumer disclosures tied to advanced driver assistance system recalibration.

AI demand for memory chips is pushing up prices and stretching lead times on the ADAS modules and sensors collision shops replace most.

Industry leaders say shops chasing scale without tightening scheduling, workflow mapping, and disciplined tech rollout risk ...

Korean brands and Toyota post gains while Ford stumbles, and EV sales continue steep decline five months after federal tax ...

Panelists cite technician vision, training gaps, limited auditing and shop conditions as factors contributing to poor weld ...

Collin College’s Raven Luna now represents collision repair educators on I-CAR’s Member Council, helping connect classroom ...

A software defect disabling trailer brakes and lights on some of America's most popular trucks raises crash risk.

AI success in collision repair isn't about choosing the most advanced technology — it's about choosing the right technology for your specific problem.

billion auto underwriting gain signals stabilization in the insurance cycle, even as frequency declines and rate increases fully earn through.

Industry leaders say closing the gender gap could help address technician shortages, expand the talent pool, and strengthen innovation.