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EV Prices Could Soon Compete With Gasoline Vehicles
Technology & Market Trends Explored By FenderBender Staff Reporters Electric Vehicle prices have been trending down recently, all signs indicating that EV prices could soon compete with gasoline vehicles. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page...
Exploring an Expansion
Business & Growth Explored Article by Todd Kortemeier Are you exploring an expansion, here's what you need to consider if you're picturing a business expansion in your future. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant articles....
Which Electric Cars Charge The Fastest?
Vehicle Technology & Motoring Explored Article by MOTORING STAFF Once concerns around range anxiety have been addressed by manufacturers, which electric cars charge the fastest is the next hurdle for consumers. Visit CRA’s blog page for more...
Mitchell Partners With Rivian
Technology & Repair Techniques Explored By FenderBender Staff Reporters Mitchell partners with Rivian through the signing of a data licensing agreement with the EV manufacturer to provide information on the manufacturer's vehicles to insurers and...
When The Customer Comes First The Customer Stays
Customer Services & Business Success Explored Sponsored by Scott Bridges from ProColor Collision When the customer comes first, the customer stays. Client experience is more paramount than ever to your company’s bottom line. Scott Bridges of ProColor...
Is Your Car Insurance Comprehensive Enough?
Short-term Insurance Explored Sponsored by OUTsurance Is your car insurance comprehensive enough as you want to hit the road with peace of mind? Visit CRA’s blog page for more relevant articles. If you could only choose one car insurance package...
New Porsche 718 Spyder RS Breaks Cover
New Motoring Explored By Thomas Falkiner The new Porsche 718 Spyder RS breaks cover and is heading to South Africa. Visit CRA’s blog page for more relevant articles. Porsche on Wednesday unveiled its new 718 Spyder RS. A wind in your hair, bugs...
Recession-Proofing Your Shop
Entrepreneurship & Business Explored By Kacey Frederick It has becoming more and more pertinent to focus on recession-proofing your shop. We share industry insight on how to protect your business. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more...
Adapting to ADAS
Repair Techniques & Technology Explored By Kacey Frederick Nobody likes to change, and adapting to ADAS is important because it is the new norm for all vehicles. It's time for technicians to be prepared for the coming transition. Visit CRA’s...
Family Style Mentorship
Entrepreneurship & Mentoring Explored By Todd Kortemeier We look at what two shop owners learned growing up in the industry and how they pay it forward through family style mentorship. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant...
Recent Articles
EV Prices Could Soon Compete With Gasoline Vehicles
Technology & Market Trends Explored By FenderBender Staff Reporters Electric Vehicle prices have been trending down recently, all signs indicating that EV prices could soon compete with gasoline vehicles. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page...
Exploring an Expansion
Business & Growth Explored Article by Todd Kortemeier Are you exploring an expansion, here's what you need to consider if you're picturing a business expansion in your future. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant articles....
Mitchell Partners With Rivian
Technology & Repair Techniques Explored By FenderBender Staff Reporters Mitchell partners with Rivian through the signing of a data licensing agreement with the EV manufacturer to provide information on the manufacturer's vehicles to insurers and...