Repairer Driven News

With the addition of the Tesla Supercharger Network, GM says its customers will have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America. GM plans to grow that number to help accelerate infrastructure development in communities and heavily traveled corridors through its various charging collaborations.

Bosch Mobility debuted new automotive technology in electrification, software, and automation at its Bosch Mobility Experience in Flat Rock, Michigan earlier this month. 

The rise of auto insurance premiums across the nation has sparked commentary in the national campaign agenda addressing a mounting issue for consumers.

Recently released findings from a 2023 survey of vehicle owners by LexisNexis Risk Solutions show that, of respondents who were offered a free connected services trial but didn’t enroll, 76% declined a trial due to a perceived lack of benefit or value.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation recently that blocks Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards to reduce carbon emissions. 

Multiple federal agencies have joined forces to launch a campaign aimed at helping consumers identify and avoid fake and faulty auto parts, including counterfeit air bags, according to a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) press release. 

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has provided details on the third session of its OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit that will be held during SEMA Week in November.

BMW of North America and Redwood Materials have partnered to recycle lithium-ion batteries from all-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and mild hybrid BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad vehicles in the U.S.

The Texas Senate Committee on Transportation held a hearing last week to discuss the revamping of its 2017 law that regulates autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the state.