Since November 1st 2008, here’s the general auto damage severity trending chart by type of loss. The overall trending seems to be heading downward

Data source:  © 2009, AutoClaims Direct, DirectLink

Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski (D)  has requested the Oregon Speaker of the House to introduce H.B. 2186.

This bill’s goal is to “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” allegedly. Click here for Bill’s link.

Copart, one of the largest auto salvage companies in the United States just opened it’s 4th facility in Alabama. Click here for the story.

Yesterday, a press release indicated that Nationwide Insurance joined with the Quality Parts Coalition to speak out against a car manufacturer monopoly on replacement collision parts. Click here for the whole story.