Collision Repair OEM News

Stay updated on news from the major automotive manufacturers (OEMs), including policies, programs, and innovations affecting collision repair standards and practices.

Ford-SK On Joint Venture Secures Record $9.63B EV Battery Loan

The loan will go toward construction of three massive battery manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee.

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Honda, Nissan Discuss Potential Merger Amid EV Push

The Japanese automakers are considering uniting resources to tackle the rapidly evolving EV sector.

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Mitsubishi Celebrates 5 Years in Tennessee with Major Milestones

Mitsubishi Motors North America moved from California to Tennessee in 2019.

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Tim Kuniskis Returns as Ram CEO Amid Sales Slump

Kuniskis retired in May but is stepping back into leadership as the company grapples with a drop in Ram pickup sales.

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Toyota Invests $922M in Kentucky Plant for Advanced Paint Facility

The 1 million-square-foot facility will reduce environmental impacts while enhancing vehicle quality with new paint technology.

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Automaker Details Repair Procedure Development, Says It Will Audit Certified Shops

It took Rivian three years to write its collision repair frame rail sectioning procedures, and it will ensure they are followed.

John Yoswick

GM Shifts Focus to Autonomous Tech for Personal Cars

A GM spokesperson said the company sees greater business potential in personal vehicle autonomy than in building a robotaxi network.

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Lucid Begins Production on New Gravity SUV

The new SUV is the second model Lucid has brought to production, joining the Air sedan.

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As Fisker Bankruptcy Drives Up Repair Costs, Owners Spark Parts Revolution

The EV maker’s demise left drivers and repair shops scrambling for parts, but owners are forming a network to fill the gap.

Ben Shimkus

Explosion at GM's EV Plant Raises Safety Concerns

The explosion, caused by a cylinder, did not result in a fire, but adds to a growing list of emergencies that have prompted calls for an enhanced safety plan at the plant.

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