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.
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Southeast Collision Conference 2024
The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) have partnered a
Toyota Certified Collision Center Expo 2024
Toyota’s inaugural Certified Collision Center Expo invites collision industry partners to showcase their products and services. Join dealer principals, general managers, collision center owners, and collision center managers, as well as an estimated 300 Toyota Certified Collision Centers to explore new opportunities.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2023 Year in Review
2023 ended with electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency at 1.97% in the United States and 2.86% in Canada. That represents an increase of more than 40% in both regions over the previous year. When compared to 2020, the frequency of claims for repairable EVs has more than tripled.
Latest 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Data Shows Continued Increase in Electric Vehicle Collision Claims
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ today announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This issue provides a year-over-year analysis of EV claims volume, which increased in 2023 by more than 40% in the U.S. and Canada.
Classic Collision Licenses 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Cloud Estimating for Use at All Locations
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Classic Collision, LLC, one of the top four largest MSOs in the nation, today announced that they have signed a multi-year agreement. The enterprise licensing agreement gives all current and future Classic Collision locations access to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Cloud Estimating with Integrated Repair Procedures as well as the company’s Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) calculator.
ADAS Calibration: The New Profit Center
While the U.S. has made significant progress in improving motor vehicle safety since the fatality rate hit its peak nearly a hundred years ago, there’s still work to do. Excessive speed continues to be a significant contributing factor in traffic deaths and injuries, along with the rise in distracted driving.