Our Most Important INSIGHT of the Year
Every year Caliber Insights looks ahead into the immediate future, near future and projected future to see how current trends are evolving and what new trends may be emerging, helping the collision repair, auto glass, and automotive insurance industries adapt to the ever-changing automotive industry.
Key takeaways for 2026 include:
- How ADAS is changing not only private vehicle collision repair, but also automotive glass insurance and comprehensive Fleet vehicle service
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) is leveraging more than just legislation to drive ADAS adoption.
- Public awareness and governmental support for skilled trade apprenticeships.
- And much, much more!
Recent Caliber Insights Articles & Videos
Number of Calibrations per RO to Increase, Potentially with MY2027
Combining factors, including legislation and endorsements from key safety ratings, are converging to a common goal: improved ADAS performance. Manufacturers may need to increase the number of cameras and sensors on their vehicles, as well as integrate new technologies such as LiDAR and AI. Caliber analyzes how and when these changes might impact the collision repair industry.
Caliber Technician Apprentice Program Economic Impact Study
As part of its partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission, Caliber underwent an in-depth analysis by workforce data and intelligence industry-leader Lightcast to determine the value TAP brings to the individuals, the economy, and businesses in the state of Texas.
Economic Impact of Collision Repair Apprenticeships
Caliber Insights analyzes how apprenticeships in the skilled trades, such as collision repair, improve economic outlooks for the individual, while reducing reliance on social support programs
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