The 2026 Southeast Collision Conference—co-hosted by Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA)—features valuable learning opportunities, meaningful connections and a forward-looking perspective on the collision repair industry.
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—and what to expect in the year ahead.
The HD Repair Forum is the premier annual conference for professionals in the medium- and heavy-duty collision industry, delivering valuable education on the latest safety practices, repair processes and vehicle technology advancements. This year, it is co-located with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and network with executives, peers and business partners from across the commercial vehicle repair sector.
NORTHEAST is the flagship event of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey. It brings together the collision and mechanical repair industries for live demos, networking and educational sessions focused on the information and technology needed to properly and safely return vehicles—and vehicle owners—to the road.
After several years of steady growth, the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market experienced significant volatility in 2025. Automotive manufacturers scaled back investments—including Ford with its F-150 Lightning end of production announcement—and the U.S. and Canada rescinded tax credits designed to boost consumer demand for BEVs. While brands like GM, Honda and Volkswagen experienced modest BEV sales gains, overall adoption slowed. In the U.S., BEV purchases declined by approximately 2% from 2024 and with more electrified alternatives, Tesla’s market share also dropped to 46.2% from 48.7% in 2024.
²ÞËùÇ¿¼é published its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report today. This issue provides an overview of the most notable 2025 trends in collision claims and repair for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). While sales of new BEVs decreased approximately 2% in the U.S., claims for repairable vehicles kept climbing.