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Auto Physical Damage Podcast

Episode 11: Banking on the Automotive Aftermarket

April 29, 2024

Shop consolidation. Vehicle complexity. Rising repair costs. All these factors can affect investment strategy in the automotive aftermarket. Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital Partners, joins the podcast to highlight the opportunities and challenges impacting both the automotive collision industry and its investors.
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Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2023

August 10, 2023
3 MIN READ

Electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.49% in the US and 2.64% in Canada in Q2 2023, which is an increase of 0.36% and 0.23% respectively over Q1. Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, saw its U.S. market share of repairable vehicles fall to 74.57% of all EVs repaired.
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CIECA Connex Conference

CIECA Connex 2023 is an engaging, two-day conference on the theme "Connected Car | Connected Industry". Participants will hear about the impact of new and emerging technologies—including ADAS and autonomous features—on the collision industry and its delivery of proper, safe vehicle repairs.
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Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q2 2023

July 18, 2023
4 MIN READ

Average wholesale used vehicle prices softened from their April peaks in May and into June. Retail used vehicle sales and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continue to be well below pre-pandemic levels.
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Auto Glass Week 2023

Located at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Auto Glass Week showcases the latest advancements and innovations in the OE and aftermarket auto glass repair, replacement and calibration industry.
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Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q1 2023

May 16, 2023
3 MIN READ

In Q1 2023, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.13% in the US and 2.41% in Canada, up a modest 0.03% and 0.15% respectively. While Tesla remains the dominant player, the company’s U.S. market share of repairable vehicles fell in Q1 2023 to 75.8% of all EVs repaired, down from 76.78% in Q4 2022. The Ford Mustang Mach-E continued to capture additional repairable market share as it maintained fourth position in U.S. EV frequency. The Cadillac LYRIQ and Rivian R1S sport utility vehicles entered U.S. collision repair facilities for the first time in Q1 2023.
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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2023

May 15, 2023
10 MIN READ

Length of Rental (LOR) in Q1 2023 was 18.7 days, an increase of one-half day from Q1 2022.
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Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference

Located in Kansas City, the Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference assembles the five active Midwest state associations to deliver an exclusive trade show for business owners, managers and staff.