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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Primary Point of Impact Contributing to Differences in Claims Severity for Battery Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ today announced the release of its Q3 2024 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This issue provides an overview of the point-of-impact and severity differences between repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and automobiles with an internal combustion engine (ICE).
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q3 2024
In Q3 2024, claims frequency for repairable collision-damaged battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose to 3.01% in the U.S. and 3.97% in Canada, an increase of 47% and 26% respectively year over year (YOY). While BEV sales have slowed, they still represent 8% of new vehicle sales in the U.S. (up 11.3% YOY) and 9.49% in Canada (up 18.47% YOY).
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Protech Join Forces to Streamline Calibration Detection
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Protech Automotive Solutions, the largest national provider of ADAS diagnostic scanning and calibration services, today announced that they have signed an agreement to integrate Protech’s ADAS ID3 solution with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Diagnostics as a Service (DaaS) platform and Predictive ADAS functionality.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Technology to Power New Virtual Estimating Service from Collective
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ today announced that its software solutions are powering a new virtual estimating service from Collective Sourcing, LLC. Created for U.S. auto insurers, the service is designed to reduce claims processing time by combining 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s damage appraisal technology with auto technical specialists at Collective.