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Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:19:44 +0000
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Down in First Half of July
Prices remain above July 2024 levels. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis decreased 0.7% from June in the first 15 days of July. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, released Thursday, was 206.9, showing a rise of 2.6% from the full month of July 2024. The seasonal adjustment reduced […]
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Binks Opens New Global Headquarters in Minnesota
Former Carlisle Fluid Technologies completes facility consolidation with 120,000-square-foot Shoreview location. Binks, formerly Carlisle Fluid Technologies, opened its new 120,000-square-foot global headquarters in Shoreview, Minn. on July 15, completing a transformation that included rebranding and consolidating Minnesota operations. The facility serves as the company’s global Controls Center of Excellence, bringing together operations previously located in […]
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New Federal Toolkit Helps Employers Hire Disabled Veterans
Employers seeking to hire disabled veterans can now access a new federal resource that provides strategies for recruiting, accommodating and retaining veteran employees with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday launched the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, which offers employers practical guidance on workplace accommodations and support systems for the more than 5 million American […]
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UK’s VBRA Issues ADAS Repair Guidance for Commercial Vehicles
The Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA), the association for commercial vehicle body builders and heavy vehicle repairers. has released new guidance for commercial vehicle repairers dealing with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, addressing what industry officials say is a gap in technical support for the heavy goods vehicle sector. The guidance document provides repair procedures […]
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PPG Partners with Lucid Motors on Electric Vehicle Paint Technology
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced Thursday it has developed specialized exterior coatings for Lucid Motors’ luxury electric vehicles using the company’s Andaro pigment nanodispersion technology. The collaboration produced unique color effects for Lucid’s Air sedan and Gravity SUV lines, including the brand’s signature Zenith Red finish. The technology increases chroma, or color intensity, and provides […]
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Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Set New Record in June
Auto policies were up over 19% from June 2024. Quarter ending combined ratio down nearly 6 points year-over-year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 25,668,000 in June, an increase of 4,126,400 or 19.2% from 21,541,600 in June 2024. The June total personal auto policies in force […]
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Uber Partners with Lucid and Nuro for 20,000-Vehicle Robotaxi Program
Uber Technologies Inc. announced Thursday a partnership with electric vehicle maker Lucid Group Inc. and autonomous driving company Nuro Inc. to deploy 20,000 or more self-driving vehicles over six years. The robotaxi program will use Lucid Gravity vehicles equipped with Nuro’s Level 4 autonomous driving system, called the Nuro Driver. The first launch is planned […]
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LKQ Partners with Fix Auto UK in Five-Year Supply Agreement
LKQ and Fix Auto UK have signed a five-year partnership that supports long-term success and sustainability for all Fix Auto UK Franchise Partners. Following a successful three-year relationship, the two organizations have entered a new agreement running from September 1 until May 2030, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable growth and excellence. As part of […]
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Report Examines Importance of Proper ADAS Calibration
Ascential Technologies whitepaper emphasizes calibration importance after vehicle repairs. A new study examining the importance of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration methods on the performance of the safety systems. Ascential Technologies released the whitepaper Wednesday titled The importance of ADAS calibration for collision prevention and road safety. The study was co-sponsored by Dealer Tire […]
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U.S. Labor Department Takes Over Perkins Act Career Education Programs Amid Legal Challenge
The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education implemented a workforce development partnership Tuesday that shifts administration of career and technical education programs to the Labor Department, marking what officials call a major step toward reducing federal education bureaucracy. The partnership transfers day-to-day administration of programs funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education […]
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