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How automated workflows are helping automotive businesses reduce manual processes, improve consistency, and get more value from their data. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, businesses are looking for ways to improve efficiency without adding unnecessary complexity to their operations. From collision repair facilities to parts and materials suppliers and automotive technology providers, organizations manage information across multiple systems every day. Collecti

October 1, 2026 | CCi Global Technologies Turning everyday business data into clearer insights, stronger performance, and more informed decisions Every day, collision repair businesses generate valuable information. From repair orders and cycle times to parts, materials, labour, customer satisfaction, and financial performance, businesses have access to more data than ever before. But collecting information is only the first step. The real opportunity comes from understanding

As automotive businesses become more data-driven, understanding who controls that information has never been more important. Data has become one of the most valuable resources in the automotive industry. Every day, automotive organizations generate information through estimating systems, business management platforms, accounting systems, scanning tools, parts and materials programs, customer interactions, and repair operations. That information can provide valuable insight in

Connecting Data, Technology, and The Automotive Collision Industry The automotive industry is becoming increasingly connected. From collision repair and estimating to parts, accounting, reporting, and business management, organizations rely on a growing number of systems and data sources to keep their operations moving. But as technology continues to evolve, one challenge remains: How do you make all that information work together? CCi Global Technologies is helping answer th

The collision repair industry is seeing a notable change in how replacement parts are sourced and used. LKQ Corporation’s North American business returned to positive organic growth during the second quarter of 2026, marking its first growth in nine quarters. The recovery was supported by record alternative parts utilization of more than 40%, along with improving repairable claim volumes. Autobody News While the figures reflect one company’s performance, they also point to br

Technology is becoming essential to collision repair, but recognizing the need for a solution does not always lead to immediate adoption. Many repair facilities understand that modern software, diagnostic equipment, ADAS tools and connected workflows could improve their operations. Yet uncertainty about implementation, integration and return on investment often causes shops to wait. A recent Autobody News article asked three collision repair leaders what prevents shops from m

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Driver-monitoring systems have the potential to reduce preventable collisions by recognizing signs of distraction or fatigue and prompting drivers to return their attention to the road. But even the most sophisticated safety feature can only make a difference when drivers understand it, trust it and keep it activated. Recent research into Subaru’s DriverFocus system offers an encouraging example of what happens when safety technology is designed around real driver behaviour.