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Southeast Collision Conference 2025
This year, the Southeast Collision Conference—co-hosted by the Carolinas Collision Associat
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Episode 14: Trade Tensions, Tariffs and Their Toll
With the introduction of new U.S. import tariffs, auto insurers and collision repairers are navigating an uncertain future. In this episode, Ryan and Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, discuss the downstream impact of tariffs on the industry and how some businesses may be preparing for potential disruptions.
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Collision Claims Increased by More Than 30% While Average Severity Plateaued for Battery Electric Vehicles Last Year
Mitchell today announced the latest release of its Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This edition features an overview of the most notable annual trends in battery electric vehicle (BEV), mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) collision claims. Following a second year of record sales for new cars with electrified powertrains, claims frequency for repairable BEVs rose to 2.71% in the U.S. and 3.84% in Canada in 2024, a year-over-year increase of 38% and 34% respectively.
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Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2024 Year in Review
Claims frequency for collision-damaged, repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose to 2.71% in the U.S. and 3.84% in Canada in 2024, a year-over-year increase of 38% and 34% respectively. CNBC reported that BEVs and hybrids represented 20% of all new U.S. vehicle sales in 2024, and Cox Automotive is predicting that number to climb to 25% in 2025 despite U.S. policy changes that could hinder BEV adoption.
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CSN Collision Conference 2025
The 2025 CSN Collision Conference is an engaging and informative gathering for industry professionals.
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NORTHEAST 2025
NORTHEAST is a premier automotive repair event designed with every industry professional in mind. With over 60,000 square feet of floor space and three days of activities, attendees will get the chance to demo a wide variety of products, attend informative seminars, and gather information on the latest procedures and processes.