The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. Additionally, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more. Mitchell will once again be attending SEMA as an exhibitor with an interactive exhibit booth, which can be found in the North Hall, #10771. Those visiting Mitchell’s booth will have the opportunity to be one of the first to demo the brand new Mitchell Estimating Cloud – the industry’s first estimating solution to operate fully in the cloud. Additionally, Mitchell Diagnostics, the first comprehensive diagnostic system designed specifically for collision repair will be available for full demonstrations. Also be on the lookout for Mitchell Diagnostics in the New Products Showcase! We look forward to seeing you on the show floor! Need to schedule a meeting with a sales representative? Contact us today.
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Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2025 Year in Review
After several years of steady growth, the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market experienced significant volatility in 2025. Automotive manufacturers scaled back investments—including Ford with its F-150 Lightning end of production announcement—and the U.S. and Canada rescinded tax credits designed to boost consumer demand for BEVs. While brands like GM, Honda and Volkswagen experienced modest BEV sales gains, overall adoption slowed. In the U.S., BEV purchases declined by approximately 2% from 2024 and with more electrified alternatives, Tesla’s market share also dropped to 46.2% from 48.7% in 2024.
Electric Vehicle Collision Claims Rise 14% in the U.S. and 24% in Canada Even as Sales of New Models Slow
Mitchell published its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report today. This issue provides an overview of the most notable 2025 trends in collision claims and repair for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). While sales of new BEVs decreased approximately 2% in the U.S., claims for repairable vehicles kept climbing.
Enlyte to Acquire PartsTrader, Complementing Mitchell's Auto Physical Damage Technology Solutions
Enlyte, a leader in technology, networks and services for the property and casualty industry, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire PartsTrader, the industry's leading parts procurement marketplace. The acquisition represents a strategic investment that brings together two complementary businesses within the Auto Physical Damage ecosystem.
Electric Vehicle Collision Claims Rebound as Expiring U.S. Government Tax Incentives Drive Record Sales
Mitchell today announced the availability of its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. The Q3 2025 edition highlights a dramatic reversal in U.S. collision claims frequency for repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which dropped for the first time in Q2 before rebounding last quarter to an all-time high of 3.21% just as expiring government tax incentives prompted record-breaking sales. BEV claims also jumped to 4.91% in Canada, a year-over-year increase of 24%.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q3 2025
Claims frequency for repairable, collision-damaged battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose to 3.21% in the U.S.—an all-time high and increase of 4.2% year over year. Predictably, new BEV purchases surged, jumping 36% compared to Q3 2024 as many American consumers capitalized on the $7,500 tax credit that expired on September 30. Several large automakers including GM, Ford, Kia and Hyundai reported record-breaking BEV sales in Q3 with Hyundai posting a 153% annual increase in September BEV purchases.
Mitchell Expands Canadian Alternate Parts Network with the Addition of New Suppliers
Mitchell today announced the expansion of its Canadian parts network. Through the company’s Integrated Parts platform, automotive insurers and collision repairers using Mitchell Cloud Estimating in Canada can instantly access up-to-date information on vehicle parts availability, pricing and delivery from top suppliers Carcone’s Auto Recycling, JS Truckmart, Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., Millers Auto Recycling, Pièces d’autos Fernand Bégin, Pro Auto Recyclers and Standard Auto Wreckers.