Access Success: Auto coalition signs ‘landmark’ agreement on right to repair in US

Access Success: Auto coalition signs ‘landmark’ agreement on right to repair in US

Washington, D.C — A coalition of auto repair advocacy groups has reached what they are calling a “landmark” agreement for North America’s right-to-repair movement on Tuesday, following the affirmation of a 2014 memorandum of understanding. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), and Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) restated to…

Converting Surplus Le Mans D-Types Into the Iconic XKSS

Converting Surplus Le Mans D-Types Into the Iconic XKSS

Expanding upon its remarkable selection for Monterey 2023, RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to unveil another addition: the 1957 Jaguar XKSS. This racing thoroughbred, originally designed for Le Mans and other world-class racing events, then later converted for street use, stands as one of the most notable Jaguar models accessible to the public. The ensuing boom…

Rapid Growth of Global Automotive Collision Repair Market

Rapid Growth of Global Automotive Collision Repair Market

Dublin, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Automotive Collision Repair Global Market Report 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers. According to the report, the global automotive collision repair market grew from $196.41 billion in 2022 to $206.35 billion in 2023, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The market is…

Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 Electrifies Flywheel as Course Car – Autos Community

Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 Electrifies Flywheel as Course Car – Autos Community

Swedish electric performance brand Polestar provided the course car for Bicester Heritage’s tenth-anniversary event, Flywheel, on the 17th and 18th of June, 2023. The EV brand opened its UK head office at Bicester Heritage in December 2022, joining the established location and 50 specialist businesses celebrating motion on the former RAF Bomber Base. The Polestar…

Massive fire destroys popular auto repair shop in Meaford

Massive fire destroys popular auto repair shop in Meaford

Article content A large fire destroyed a decades-old family-run auto repair shop and disrupted the flow of water in Meaford Thursday night. Article content Black smoke from the blaze at Johnny B’s Automotive and Car Care was seen as far away as Owen Sound and The Blue Mountains as neighbors reported hearing explosions and being…

Biden Administration Tells Car Companies to Ignore Right to Repair Law People Overwhelmingly Voted For

Biden Administration Tells Car Companies to Ignore Right to Repair Law People Overwhelmingly Voted For

State of Repair is Motherboard’s exploration of DIY culture, device repair, ownership, and the forces fighting to lock down access to the things you own. The Biden administration has warned car manufacturers that they should not comply with a Massachusetts law that makes it easier for consumers and independent auto shops to repair cars, citing…

How robust aftermarket employment is

How robust aftermarket employment is

Image credit: Depositphotos. com Employment counts from across the automotive industry are on an upward trend. And the automotive aftermarket leads the way. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released first quarter employment change data. In March 2023, automotive parts and accessories stores led the industry with an 8.9 per cent increase compared to March 2022. In automotive…