Insights
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q1 2026
4 MIN READ
The U.S. share of repairable collision claims involving battery electric vehicles (BEVs) held steady at 3.33% in Q1 2026, unchanged from Q4 2025. Although sales of new BEVs grew modestly quarter over quarter, they remain 28% lower year over year. Several OEMs have scaled back production following increases in import tariffs and the expiration of federal tax incentives. Despite this near-term slowdown, BEVs are projected to reach approximately 29% of new vehicle sales and just over 10% of vehicles in operation by 2035, driving a steady increase in collision exposure.
Southeast Collision Conference 2026
The 2026 Southeast Collision Conference—co-hosted by Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA)—features valuable learning opportunities, meaningful connections and a forward-looking perspective on the collision repair industry.
Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference & Expo 2026
The Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference & Expo brings together certified Toyota and Lexus facilities with leading collision industry partners.
Episode 18: Tariffs, Technology and Total Loss: What 2025 Tells Us About 2026
In this episode, host Ryan Mandell reviews key collision repair trends from 2025 and shares his outlook for 2026. From parts inflation to tariff impacts and total loss frequency to calibration growth, he explores the forces shaping the industry. The podcast highlights how these factors are influencing severity, repair economics and strategic decision-making for both carriers and repairers—and what to expect in the year ahead.
HD Repair Forum 2026
The HD Repair Forum is the premier annual conference for professionals in the medium- and heavy-duty collision industry, delivering valuable education on the latest safety practices, repair processes and vehicle technology advancements. This year, it is co-located with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and network with executives, peers and business partners from across the commercial vehicle repair sector.
NORTHEAST 2026
NORTHEAST is the flagship event of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey. It brings together the collision and mechanical repair industries for live demos, networking and educational sessions focused on the information and technology needed to properly and safely return vehicles—and vehicle owners—to the road.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2025 Year in Review
3 MIN READ
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.