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Auto parts tariff: Automaker, aftermarket trade groups ask government for more time to reroute supply chains

1 day ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

Six trade groups representing automakers and the aftermarket have written to the Departments of the Treasury and Commerce asking that regulations to implement President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported automotive parts allow them more time to reroute supply chains. A 25% tariff on assembled vehicles imported into the U.S. went into effect on April 3, and a 25% tariff on some parts is set to begin May 3. “As you know, existing automotive supply chains are global and complex.
Lemonade reports breach of 190,000 driver’s license numbers

2 days ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

Insurtech Lemonade has reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the cause of a breach of 190,000 driver’s license numbers has been resolved. An April 4 report to the SEC states that Lemonade concluded a technical issue in its car insurance quote flow was to blame for data exposure when received by an application programming interface call to a third-party data provider.
Progressive profit up 10% in Q1 and combined ratio remained well below 100%

2 days ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

Progressive’s Q1 profit increased by 10% over Q1 2024, reaching nearly $2.6 billion in net income and a 43-cent increase per share, as of March 31. Specific to auto insurance, revenue from direct personal lines was up by 25%, or nearly $14.8 million, compared to almost $11.9 million brought in during Q1 2024. Progressive’s combined ratio was 86%, down 0.1% from a year ago. When the combined ratio is below 100%, that shows more revenue was made from premiums than spent on paying claims.
Missouri $1.2 million lawsuit accusing State Farm of steering set for trial

3 days ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

A $1.2 million punitive damages lawsuit filed against State Farm by a former Missouri collision repair business owner is set to go to trial in December. The Collision Company first filed suit in 2020, accusing the carrier of aggressively steering business away and causing a 40% loss in business from State Farm customers who decided not to proceed with repairs after speaking to their insurer.
Inflation playing role in paint and material costs, up by average 7.4% during Q1

4 days ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

So far this year, collision repair customers have seen weighted average paint and material (P&M) costs increase by an average of 7.4%, according to company announcements from the five major refinish brands. Paint material increase announcements tracked since Q1 2020 have resulted in an additional average cumulative increase of 59.6%. During a July 2022 Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting, a committee report indicated that material costs had risen 43.9% from 2017-2022.
Mitchell: Expect tariffs to disrupt supply chains, increase repair costs beginning this summer

4 days ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

« Back « PREV Article | NEXT Article » Mitchell: Expect tariffs to disrupt supply chains, increase repair costs beginning this summer By on Business Practices | Collision Repair New tariffs on assembled vehicles and some automotive parts are expected to disrupt supply chains and increase repair costs. However, Mitchell International says the impact likely won’t hit until mid- to late summer.
Hyundai Mobis develops built-in EV fire extinguishing system, Nissan expands AV collision avoidance focus

1 week ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

Hyundai Mobis develops built-in EV fire extinguishing system, Nissan expands AV collision avoidance focus By on Market Trends | Technology Hyundai Mobis, the OEM’s global auto parts vendor, has developed a fire extinguishing technology to prevent thermal runaway in electric vehicles.
Luminar forms new automotive council aimed at enhancing vehicle safety

1 week ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

Global automotive technology company, Luminar, has formed a new team of executive advisors tasked with enhancing vehicle safety and informing the company’s growth strategy.
A bill capping storage fees passes Oklahoma House committee

1 week ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Teresa Moss

An Oklahoma House Committee approved a bill Tuesday that will cap storage fees and restrict administrative charges for total loss vehicles. The bill, SB641, passed the Senate last month with a 32-8 vote after the original bill was gutted and amended on the House floor to include the storage language. Oklahoma Sen. Lonnie Paxton (R-23), an Oklahoma Farm Bureau insurance agent, introduced the bill Feb. 3.
Five bills introduced in Maine to repeal automotive ‘right to repair’ Data Law

1 week ago | repairerdrivennews.com | Lurah Lowery

“Right to repair” debate has returned to the Maine legislature with a new package of bills aimed at repealing the new Data Law passed by referendum in 2023. More than 84% of voters approved the referendum that began as a petition circulated by the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Coalition. It requires OEMs to standardize onboard diagnostics and provide remote access to those systems. Under the new law, effective Jan.