EV STANDS FOR EDUCATION IS VALUABLE
Addressing the facts of EV adoption Column by STEFANO LIESSI Many variables factor into the fruition of the mass EV assumption of the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). World factors include bureaucratic political agendas, infrastructure, raw material acquisition, verified testing, and range anxiety. Other alternatives are being researched, such as hydrogen and advanced ICE applications, maybe […]
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE
Comparing EVs and traditional vehicles for future repair Column by JOHN MARLOWE Once again, it seems that the more things change, the more they remain the same. What really changes when we repair a collision damaged EV or Hybrid instead of a traditionally powered vehicle? Sure, there’s a few extra steps in ensuring the vehicle […]
WHO’S GOING WHERE, AND WHEN?
OEMs struggle to meet customer expectations and legal demands Column by ANDREW MARSH The automotive industry is in an almighty mess, even though millions of people around the globe are working very hard to fix the many issues. Let’s look a little deeper into the product development chaos, and the effect on the collision […]
DO THE HOKEY POKEY
All of this narrows down to one question: are you in, or are you out? have you taken steps to adapt your facility, your operations, work culture, et cetera, to the year 2023? Plan your future and turn it all around By ALLISON ROGERS Collision Repair magazine recently launched our own EV Repair Tour, with […]
THUMBS UP
Evaluating the new normal Column by JAY PERRY A new era is upon us, and it is not the time to panic. It will be two to three decades before we start to see the fuller effects of what the pandemic has done to society. Right now, we are seeing the first glimpses of how […]
EMBRACING AN OPEN DIALOGUE
Transparent communication is key to moving the industry forward By DARRYL SIMMONS It truly baffles me why our industry hesitates to foster open dialogue between insurers and repairers, particularly when it comes to agreeing upon safe and effective repair practices, as outlined by OEM and I-CAR standards. This hesitance risks unnecessary confrontation and discord. Why […]
