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Industry Expert Steve Greenfield Shares Insight on EVs, U.S. Tariffs, Repair Implications

1 week ago | autobodynews.com | Stacey Phillips Ronak

During the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) ToolTech conference in April, an automotive industry update was provided by Steve Greenfield, general partner at Automotive Ventures and author of “The Future of Mobility,” “The Future of Automotive Retail” and the weekly “Intel Report.” Greenfield pointed to the current migration toward purchasing larger vehicles, pickup trucks and SUVs. As an example, the top three selling light vehicles in 2024 were the Ford F-Series (765,649), the Chevrolet...
Southeast Collision Conference Brings Industry Together for Learning, Networking

1 week ago | autobodynews.com | Stacey Phillips Ronak

Educational presentations by nationally recognized speakers, a vendor trade show and a dinner awards ceremony were all part of the fourth annual Southeast Collision Conference, held in May. Hosted by the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA), the event took place in Richmond, VA, following the Collision Industry Conference (CIC).
Autopromotec Trade Fair Celebrates Continued Evolution in Bologna, Italy

2 weeks ago | autobodynews.com | Stacey Phillips Ronak

Autopromotec dates back to 1965 when Luigi Degli Esposti, secretary of the Italian Tyre Retreaders Association (AIRP), created the Salone Attrezzature Ricostruczione Pneumatici (SARP), the Tyre Retreading Equipment Exhibition in Rome, Italy. The goal was to showcase the technological advancements in the retreading industry and create a platform to grow the sector.
Positivity Summit Part 2: Global Trends in Collision Repair, Embracing New Tech

3 weeks ago | autobodynews.com | Stacey Phillips Ronak

Earlier this year, Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions, and Ryan Taylor, founder of BodyShop Booster, teamed up to host the sixth annual virtual Positivity Summit. In the second of a four-part series, industry leaders share insight about international trends, building a successful culture and the advantages of adopting new technology.
Hyundai Dominates U.S. News’ 2025 Hybrid and EV Awards - Autobody News

1 month ago | autobodynews.com

Hyundai took home the most category wins of any brand, while Ford, Lucid, Toyota, Lexus, Rivian, Volvo and Mazda each won honors as well.
Quality Collision Group D.R.I.V.E Conference Focuses on OEM Practices, Team-Building

1 month ago | autobodynews.com | Stacey Phillips Ronak

In early April, industry leaders gathered for Quality Collision Group’s (QCG) fourth annual D.R.I.V.E. Leadership Conference in Coronado, CA. D.R.I.V.E. stands for Dedication, Results, Integrity, Vision and Excellence. According to QCG’s CEO Jerod Guerin, these values guide the company’s operations and are used to inspire their teams.
Charging Infrastructure, Income Disparities Influence EV Adoption: Report

1 month ago | autobodynews.com | Stacey Phillips Ronak

There are now more than 5.8 million electric vehicles (EVs) operating in the U.S., according to research conducted by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Dan Bowerson, vice president of Energy & Environment Policy at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said this equates to about 2% of all vehicles on the road. Internal combustion vehicles (ICE) vehicles and hybrids represent the remainder -- just over 97%.
How MSOs Recruit, Train, Develop Managers for Collision Centers, Corporate

1 month ago | autobodynews.com | Paul Hughes

Conventional views ding multi-shop operators (MSOs) for industry changes -- sometimes as these come regardless, or by other routes -- but all shops, including independent owner-operators, can develop people. More MSOs recruit, train and develop managers at the shop level and for regional and corporate roles. Necessity is the mother of invention, and desire drives intent: rolling up body shops requires a consistent, concentrated talent funnel, and groups seeking excellence simply want to.
From EVs to Apprentices, Current Administration to Have Significant Impact on Collision

1 month ago | autobodynews.com | Elizabeth Green

In a recent AirPro Diagnostics TechTalk360 episode, Bob Redding, head lobbyist for the Automotive Service Association, addressed how the current U.S. Congress and presidential administration is affecting the collision repair industry in areas ranging from vehicle safety inspection to apprenticeship programs.
Positivity Summit: Collision Repairers Can Take Immediate Action to Grow Forward

1 month ago | autobodynews.com | Stacey Phillips Ronak

Six years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a member of the Elite Body Shop community spoke out against the negativity plaguing the world and the collision industry. “This fellow reminded us that we have a choice within us to be the light or we can be swallowed into the darkness and negativity out there,” said Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions, a company dedicated to the success of independent collision repairers worldwide.