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El Niño Expected to Bring Wetter South and East Coast, Warmer North This Winter
NOAA also projects drought relief across much of the country, though heavy rain on dry ground raises the risk of flash flooding. El Niño is expected to shape winter weather across most of the U.S., according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook. The outlook for December 2026 through…
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ABPA Urges Members to Back Legal and Reform Efforts After Ford Sues Empire Auto Parts
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is asking its members to contribute to the association’s legal fund and to the CAR Coalition after Ford Global Technologies sued ABPA member Empire Auto Parts for design patent infringement. In an Oct. 29 column on the ABPA website,…
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Father, Son Charged in Pennsylvania Chop Shop Title-Washing Scheme
Allentown men allegedly sold stolen vehicles worth nearly $500,000 with counterfeit paperwork. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Oct. 26 that his office’s Insurance Fraud Section has charged a father and son with running a Lehigh County-based chop shop that…
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Collision Industry Foundation Elects Two New Trustees
Matthew Boyd of Axalta and Jimmy Donahue of PPX Reps join the board after the foundation’s annual meeting in January. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has elected two new members to its Board of Trustees, the organization announced Nov. 2. The incoming trustees are…
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Autel Links MaxiSYS Diagnostics to ALLDATA OEM Repair Information
Technicians can open OEM test procedures for a fault code without leaving the scan tool. Autel U.S. has connected its MaxiSYS diagnostic software to ALLDATA Repair, letting technicians on Autel’s Ultra series tablets move from a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) straight to the…
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General Motors to Pay $220 Million to Settle Multistate Driving Data Case
Coalition of 36 attorneys general requires GM to get drivers’ affirmative consent before collecting or sharing driving data. General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations by a coalition of 36 attorneys general that it illegally sold drivers’ behavior and location…
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WIN to Open Nominations for 2027 Most Influential Women Awards Nov. 2
Nominations close Jan. 5, and the 2027 class will be honored at the WIN Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) will begin accepting nominations for its 2027 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards Nov. 2, the organization announced Oct. 29.…
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Intrepid Direct Insurance and Kinetic Tie Repairer Insurance Discounts to ADAS Practices
Kinetic network shops can earn coverage discounts for lower-risk ADAS work, and Intrepid Direct customers get a free Kinetic ID Premium trial. Commercial insurer Intrepid Direct Insurance and ADAS calibration provider Kinetic announced Oct. 28 a program under which collision…
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House of Kolor Closes 70th Anniversary Year with Eight New Colors
Custom painters and builders named four of the limited-edition colors through a social media campaign. House of Kolor, the custom automotive paint brand owned by Sherwin-Williams, has released eight limited-edition colors to close out its yearlong 70th anniversary celebration,…
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Ford Sues Empire Auto Parts for Design Patent Infringement on F-150 and Bronco Sport Parts
Complaint filed in Dallas federal court also lists 160 Empire catalog items Ford ties to its design patents. Ford Global Technologies LLC, the Ford Motor Co. subsidiary that holds the automaker’s intellectual property, sued Empire Auto Parts LLC for design patent infringement…
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LKQ Suspends Strategic Review, Posts Q3 Loss as Europe Struggles
North America alternative parts utilization reached a record of nearly 41% as the segment widened its margin despite fewer repairable claims. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) has suspended its board’s review of strategic alternatives, including the process to sell its Specialty…
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Zurich U.S. Adds CrashBay Direct Repair Program for Commercial Fleet Customers
The program, live since June, routes collision claims from Zurich’s commercial auto and auto dealership policyholders to CrashBay’s repair network. CrashBay said today it is providing a direct repair program to Zurich U.S. commercial auto and auto dealership customers with…
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Florida Approves Average 7% Auto Rate Decrease for USAA Affecting More Than 498,000 Policies
The approval comes as Florida’s five largest auto insurance groups indicate an average 12.6% rate decrease for 2026. Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has approved auto rate decreases for several USAA Group programs that average 7% and affect more than 498,000…
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Total-Loss Satisfaction Falls for Third Straight Year in J.D. Power Claims Study
Satisfaction with repairable claims rises as cycle times shorten, and Amica ranks highest. Auto insurance customers whose vehicles were repaired reported higher satisfaction with their claims this year, while those whose vehicles were declared total losses reported lower…
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Driving Force Collision Network Enters Connecticut with Acquisition
Driving Force Collision Network has acquired Brothers Auto Body in Cromwell, Connecticut, adding its ninth location and its first in the state. The transaction closed Oct. 2 and was announced Oct. 28. The deal carries Driving Force, an MSO built around luxury and electric…