Episode 11: Banking on the Automotive Aftermarket
Shop consolidation. Vehicle complexity. Rising repair costs. All these factors can affect investment strategy in the automotive aftermarket. Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital Partners, joins the podcast to highlight the opportunities and challenges impacting both the automotive collision industry and its investors.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q1 2024
4 MIN READ
Spring appears to have sprung in the wholesale market, as average prices jumped another four percent month-over-month in February and have continued to rise significantly in March. Retail used vehicle and CPO sales also showed February increases.
Southeast Collision Conference 2024
The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) have partnered again to host the third annual Southeast Collision
Toyota Certified Collision Center Expo 2024
Toyota’s inaugural Certified Collision Center Expo invites collision industry partners to showcase their products and services. Join dealer principals, general managers, collision center owners, and collision center managers, as well as an estimated 300 Toyota Certified Collision Centers to explore new opportunities.
Plugged-In: EV Collision ºÚÁÏÉçÇø 2023 Year in Review
3 MIN READ
2023 ended with electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency at 1.97% in the United States and 2.86% in Canada. That represents an increase of more than 40% in both regions over the previous year. When compared to 2020, the frequency of claims for repairable EVs has more than tripled.
ADAS Calibration: The New Profit Center
6 MIN READ
While the U.S. has made significant progress in improving motor vehicle safety since the fatality rate hit its peak nearly a hundred years ago, there’s still work to do. Excessive speed continues to be a significant contributing factor in traffic deaths and injuries, along with the rise in distracted driving.