A Look Back at 2020 Trends in Auto Insurance
By taking a look at last year’s key trends, carriers and collision repairers can successfully navigate an uncertain future and adapt to what will likely be a new post-pandemic normal.
Augmented Reality & Artificial Intelligence in Insurance
From Microsoft’s sophisticated HoloLens to Snap Inc.’s somewhat frivolous Spectacles, smart glasses hit the market in 2013 and have shown that they’re here to stay. Delivering an augmented reality experience that takes computing to the next level, glasses such as the Google Glass Enterprise Edition, shows that this technology has mainstream applications with usefulness that is expanding at a rapid rate.
SEMA Show 2021—Visit the Mitchell Booth
The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. SEMA draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Tips to Better Manage Your Glass Business
On-Demand
Glass has become a core component of proper, safe vehicle repair. According to Mitchell data, the average number of labor hours categorized as "glass" increased by 27% since 2018.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q3 2020
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September 2020 Kontos Kommentary The following commentary is produced monthly by Tom Kontos, Chief Economist, KAR Global. KAR Global is a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions and ancillary remarketing services.1
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q3 2020
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The quarterly LOR summary is produced by Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
EV vs. ICE: The Impact on Collision Repair
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have grown steadily in recent years—from 0.6% of new cars sold in 2015 to 2.5% in 2019. With 100 electrified models expected to hit showrooms by 2022 and a $300 billion OEM commitment to development and infrastructure, EVs are gaining ground on the internal combustion engine (ICE).