CARSTAR Canada 2026
CARSTAR Canada is hosting its 2026 annual, three-day 鈥淚mpact鈥 conference in Halifax. At the event, franchise partners and vendors will gather to share knowledge and empower each other.
Episode 19: The Road Ahead for ADAS, EVs and the Automotive Aftermarket
As vehicles become more connected, complex and technology-driven, the automotive industry is adapting to significant change. Host Ryan Mandell is joined by Rick Schwartz, CEO of Schwartz Advisors, for an in-depth discussion on trends in vehicles-in-operation (VIO), EV adoption, ADAS, automobile repair, and supply chain dynamics. Together they examine how these changes could influence the future of auto claims and collision repair.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q1 2026
The U.S. share of repairable collision claims involving battery electric vehicles (BEVs) held steady at 3.33% in Q1 2026, unchanged from Q4 2025. Although sales of new BEVs grew modestly quarter over quarter, they remain 28% lower year over year. Several OEMs have scaled back production following increases in import tariffs and the expiration of federal tax incentives. Despite this near-term slowdown, BEVs are projected to reach approximately 29% of new vehicle sales and just over 10% of vehicles in operation by 2035, driving a steady increase in collision exposure.
Southeast Collision Conference 2026
The 2026 Southeast Collision Conference鈥攃o-hosted by Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA)鈥攆eatures valuable learning opportunities, meaningful connections and a forward-looking perspective on the collision repair industry.
Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference & Expo 2026
The Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference & Expo brings together certified Toyota and Lexus facilities with leading collision industry partners.
Episode 18: Tariffs, Technology and Total Loss: What 2025 Tells Us 厕所强奸 2026
In this episode, host Ryan Mandell reviews key collision repair trends from 2025 and shares his outlook for 2026. From parts inflation to tariff impacts and total loss frequency to calibration growth, he explores the forces shaping the industry. The podcast highlights how these factors are influencing severity, repair economics and strategic decision-making for both carriers and repairers鈥攁nd what to expect in the year ahead.