Charged for Success: Understanding EV Trends and Their Impact
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 85 percent in 2021 while sales of light-duty vehicles increased by just 3 percent over the same period. As more consumers embrace EVs and more automakers promise an all-electric line-up, insurers and repairers must prepare for dramatic changes to the way they manage collision claims.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2022
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U.S. Length of Rental—Q1 2022 The first quarter of 2022 saw average Length of Rental (LOR) for collision replacement-related rentals increase 4.9 days when compared to 2021. This nearly five-day increase continues the trend of unprecedented industry increases, including an almost four (3.9) day increase in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Unlocking Value Across Market Segments Using a Holistic View
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It is this collaboration, between clinical, networks and technology, that is so valuable to what we do across the entire claim’s continuum.
HD Repair Forum
The HD Repair Forum is dedicated to serving those involved in the collision repair work of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles.
Trends in Paintless Dent Repair
New vehicle technology and construction are transforming the repair industry. They are also introducing challenges to those tasked with properly and safely returning collision-damaged vehicles to the road. For example, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)—now standard on the latest automobiles—have made diagnostic scanning and calibration a necessary step in the repair process.
NORTHEAST 2022
Northeast 2022 is an event tailored to fit the needs of today’s professionals representing all walks of the automotive repair industry
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: 2021 Year-End
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2021 Year-End Kontos Kommentary The following commentary is produced by Tom Kontos, Chief Economist, KAR Global. KAR Global is a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions and ancillary remarketing services.1