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Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q4 2022
In Q4 2022, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.1% in the U.S. and 2.26% in Canada. Tesla continues to dominate EV market share in both countries with 76.78% in the US and 70.21% in Canada. The Ford Mustang Mach-E moved up to fourth position in U.S. EV frequency, displacing the Tesla Model X. Q4 2022 also saw the first appearance of the Hummer EV in a U.S. collision repair facility (none reported in Canada thus far) as well as the Ford F-150 Lightning EV in a Canadian repair facility following its Q3 2022 debut in U.S. auto body shops.
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Mitchell Publishes Electric Vehicle Collision Insights Report
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Mitchell, an ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ company and leading technology and information provider for the Property and Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced the availability of its latest trends publication: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. The new quarterly report provides auto insurance and collision repair executives with up-to-date information on electric vehicle claims and market data.
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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q4 2022
As we have previously observed, historical trending of Length of Rental (LOR) has shown a fourth-quarter increase over the third quarter—usually brought about by winter weather, animal accidents and holiday travel.
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Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q4 2022
Average wholesale used vehicle prices in December were down modestly versus November, yielding the seventh monthly decline in a row and another double-digit year-over-year drop. However, the rate of decline tapered greatly in December, and prices rose solidly during the first weeks of January.
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The Future of Paintless Dent Repair
Learn how this eco-friendly repair method is gaining support, underscoring the need for technology, training and professional standards.
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Mobile Tech Expo 2023
Mobile Tech Expo is January 26-28, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The event invites both professional and novices in the detailing and PDR industry to experience world-class seminars from industry leaders, demonstrations, competitions, expo deals from top industry companies, and networking opportunities.