NORTHEAST 2022
Northeast 2022 is an event tailored to fit the needs of today’s professionals representing all walks of the automotive repair industry
Episode 6: New Opportunities in the Automotive Aftermarket
March 1, 2022
Joe Sparacino, managing director of automotive aftermarket investment banking at Stifel, shares his perspective on the industry. From mergers and supply chain disruptions to the introduction of new markets focused on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Joe and Ryan uncover the trends that have investment bankers and key stakeholders taking notice.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: 2021 Year-End
February 4, 2022
3 MIN READAverage wholesale prices softened modestly through year-end after reaching new highs in early November. Nevertheless, prices remained dramatically higher than year-ago and pre-pandemic levels, as demand continues to outstrip supply. Retail used vehicle sales and CPO sales also softened at year-end, but were solid on a full-year basis and may have been stronger if used vehicle supply was more plentiful.
Episode 5: Evolution and Growth in the Collision Industry
November 1, 2021
Ryan and Ben Clymer, Jr.—CEO of the five-location MSO, Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop—discuss today’s challenges with the efficient delivery of proper, safe repair, including the ongoing impact of supply chain disruptions. They also uncover new growth opportunities and even potential roadblocks for the collision industry.
2021 mPower Virtual Conference
On-Demand
2 MIN READThe Mitchell | Genex | Coventry team looks forward to connecting with you at the 2021 mPower Conference, taking place virtually October 12–14, 2021.
Long-Lasting Pandemic Trends That Might Surprise You
September 9, 2021
5 MIN READIt is no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed much about the way we live and do business.
Episode 4: What Vehicle Lightweighting Means for Collision Repair
July 21, 2021
Ryan and Edwin Pope, principal analyst at IHS Markit, discuss the growing use of lightweight materials in new automobile design and construction. While these alternatives are helping to improve safety, boost fuel economy and reduce costs, they are also creating new challenges affecting insurance claims and the delivery of proper and safe repair.