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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Top Collision Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
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Over the last several years, the collision industry has faced unprecedented challenges. Will 2024 produce more of the same?
Episode 10: Collision Claim Trends and What to Expect in 2024
What keeps carriers and collision repairers up at night? In this episode, Ryan highlights the effect of recent collision claim trends—including rising repair costs, parts supply chain disruptions and advancements in vehicle technology—on the auto insurance ecosystem. He also provides a sneak peek at the four trends to watch for in 2024.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q3 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.86% in the U.S. and 3.14% in Canada in Q3 2023—up a modest 0.37% and 0.50% respectively from Q2. Tesla, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, accounted for over 70% of the EVs repaired in North American collision facilities last quarter.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Reports a Lower Total Loss Rate for Electric Vehicles
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ released its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This quarter’s report examines total loss frequency for electric and ICE automobiles. In the U.S. and Canada from Q1 to Q3 2023, the EV total loss rate was 7.25% for models 2020 and newer. Luxury ICE automobiles had a rate of 7.47% versus 8.49% for all ICE vehicles.
Mazda and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Renew Collision Network Agreement and Introduce Program Enhancements
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that they have signed a contract renewal. Under the terms of the contract, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ will continue to serve as program administrator of the Mazda Collision Network in the United States.