The Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference & Expo brings together certified Toyota and Lexus facilities with leading collision industry partners.
Mitchell today announced that Progressive Insurance, the nation’s largest commercial vehicle insurer and second largest personal auto insurer, has signed a long-term contract renewal. The renewal provides Progressive with continued access to Mitchell’s comprehensive software solutions used to support collision claims, damage appraisals, total loss valuations, and interactions with repair facility partners.
The 2026 Southeast Collision Conference—co-hosted by Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA)—features valuable learning opportunities, meaningful connections and a forward-looking perspective on the collision repair industry.
The Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference & Expo brings together certified Toyota and Lexus facilities with leading collision industry partners.
In this episode, host Ryan Mandell reviews key collision repair trends from 2025 and shares his outlook for 2026. From parts inflation to tariff impacts and total loss frequency to calibration growth, he explores the forces shaping the industry. The podcast highlights how these factors are influencing severity, repair economics and strategic decision-making for both carriers and repairers—and what to expect in the year ahead.
The HD Repair Forum is the premier annual conference for professionals in the medium- and heavy-duty collision industry, delivering valuable education on the latest safety practices, repair processes and vehicle technology advancements. This year, it is co-located with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and network with executives, peers and business partners from across the commercial vehicle repair sector.