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Boyd-Group-Q3-2024-results

Boyd Group's Q3 Revenue Rises Amid Decline in Claims Volume

The Boyd Group reported a 3.5% year-over-year decline in repairable claims in Q3, compared to 12.
Autobody News Staff
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Strikes Still Threatening to Rattle Collision Repair Parts Supply Chain

Average parts delivery days are continuing to decline, but strikes in both the U.S. and Germany could reverse that trend.
Abby Andrews
October-2024-car-sales

Automakers Report Big Gains in Year-Over-Year Sales in October

Hyundai and Kia both recorded their best October sales in company history.
Autobody News Staff
2024-Insurer-Report-Card

Insurer Report Card Survey Open So Shops Can Grade Carriers on Claims Practices

The annual Insurer Report Card asks collision repairers to grade each company based on how well their claims practices help ensure quality repairs and customer service.
Autobody News Staff
Q3-2024-length-of-rental

Average Length of Collision-Related Rental Declines 1.2 Days Year-Over-Year in Q3

Most traditional patterns of length of rental have returned to those last seen in 2021, albeit with overall results higher.
Autobody News Staff
new-vehicle-inventory

New-Vehicle Inventory Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Disruptions

Most dealerships report 37% of their showroom inventory consists of 2025 vehicles, and automakers are increasing incentives to push older models off the lot.
Autobody News Staff
GM-Q3-earnings-results

GM Profits Soar Amid UAW Pay Hikes, Despite China Decline

GM CEO Mary Barra attributed the company's Q3 earnings results to "above-average pricing, well-managed inventories and below-average incentives.
Autobody News Staff
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Hurricane Helene Floods 138,000 Vehicles Across 6 States

Scammers often clean and relocate flooded cars, selling them to unsuspecting buyers far from the areas impacted by the storm.
Autobody News Staff
Hurricane-Milton-damages

Hurricane Milton Causes $36B in Insured Losses, Outpacing Helene

As of Oct. 15, more than 152,180 property insurance claims had been filed, including more than 21,100 auto claims.
Autobody News Staff
rental-car-customer-satisfaction

Study Finds Trust Key to Rental Car Loyalty

Issues such as difficulty operating in-car features are negatively affecting overall experiences for rental car customers.
Autobody News Staff

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