MSO Symposium 2026
Mitchell will join collision repair leaders at the 15th annual MSO Symposium in Las Vegas on November 2, 2026, for a day of executive-level insights, peer discussions and networking.
Simplicity Growth Conference 2026
Mitchell will once again join Simplicity Car Care at its annual Growth Conference in Banff, Canada from October 16-17, 2026.
Episode 20: Making Better Collision Repair Parts Decisions
When it comes to automotive parts, price is only one part of the equation. Host Ryan Mandell and Greg Horn, vice president of sales enablement at PartsTrader, explore how parts pricing, availability and delivery times affect collision repair decisions. They discuss supply chain disruptions, price matching, parts inflation and competitive sourcing, along with how carriers and repairers can balance cost with cycle time, throughput and profitability.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2026
Among repairable claims, the gap in average severity between battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and gasoline-powered automobiles narrowed to a record low, although BEVs remain more costly to repair. In the United States, average severity was $5,684 for BEVs compared to $5,022 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), $5,033 for mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) and $4,955 for vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE). A similar trend emerged in Canada with severity of $6,645 (CAD) for BEVs, $6,227 (CAD) for PHEVs, $6,080 (CAD) for MHEVs and $5,411 (CAD) for ICE automobiles.
Rivian Third-Party Collision and Service Summit 2026
The 2026 Rivian Third-Party Collision and Service Summit will host industry leaders along with the Rivian team and its approved suppliers.
CIECA CONNEX Conference 2026
Participants will gather to hear presentations on the latest technologies and their impact on the collision sector, tour the Toyota Texas manufacturing facility and Experience Center, and take advantage of networking opportunities.
SEMA Show 2026
The 2026 SEMA Show will showcase the newest automotive performance solutions alongside the industry’s leading professionals. Explore emerging vehicle trends and gain essential skills through complimentary educational sessions led by experts.