SOPs provide a smarter way to operate your business, reducing mistakes and eliminating the need for constant oversight.

PPG says automotive refinishing declined in Q4 and full-year 2025 while OEM coatings posted above-industry growth.

Cox Automotive and J.D. Power both project slower start to 2026; EV share collapses while hybrids and ICE vehicles gain ...

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The shift to subscription-based driver assistance marks a change in how ADAS features are sold — and potentially how they're ...

John Melendez explains how specialization, certifications, and in-house services reshaped JDM Collision’s profitability.

Engine failures in these vehicles can occur without warning. Prior NHTSA investigation documents noted owners reported "no detectability prior to the engine failure." Sudden loss of propulsion ...

Six new governors join the board: Aaron Charbonneau of General Motors, Chris Charton of Toyota, Brent Franks of North Texas ...

President reverses course on Feb. 1 duties after NATO talks, though semiconductor tariffs remain and trade deal approval ...

As advanced vehicle technologies continue to reshape repair procedures and liability considerations, a new certification ...

Shops say the tools are useful starting points, but gaps, conflicts, and delayed updates make OEM verification non-negotiable ...