Aptiv led the group with a 5% jump while the rest mostly drifted green, except Nvidia which gave back a little after its strong year.
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Hyundai just recalled 400,000 vehicles for a front camera software glitch that activates brakes without warning. Meanwhile, Progressive has dethroned State Farm as America's top auto insurer for the first time since World War II. Both matter to your bottom line.
RECALL
1. Hyundai recalls 400K vehicles for unexpected brake activation
A software issue in the front camera is triggering emergency braking on 400,000+ Hyundai vehicles. This is a safety-critical calibration failure. Expect these cars to land in your bay for camera recalibration or replacement once the recall remedy is issued. Document everything and flag any pre-existing brake complaints in your notes.
Mark says: Start collecting incoming Hyundai recalls now. Flag every estimate for camera-related work and link to the NHTSA bulletin before customer sign-off.
2. Progressive overtakes State Farm as top U.S. auto insurer
For the first time since World War II, Progressive has passed State Farm in annual market share. This shifts negotiating leverage and claim volume flows. Understand which carriers dominate your region's estimate mix now. Your supplement strategy and cycle times may change as these giants compete harder for market position.
Mark says: Pull your last 90 days of claims by insurer. Spot where Progressive volumes are climbing and adjust staffing and scan timing accordingly.
3. California Senate passes glass-shop ADAS notification mandate
California's NCOIL glass act cleared the Senate and will require glass shops to notify vehicle owners about any ADAS recalibration work needed. The bill also prohibits benefit assignment. If you do glass or refer to glass shops, this changes your notice obligations and sublet liability. Know the requirement before it lands in a customer complaint.
Mark says: If you operate or sublet in California, draft a glass-shop ADAS disclosure form now and route it into your estimate workflow before the bill becomes law.
4. Tesla wheel alignment operation removed from Mitchell estimates
Mitchell has updated its Tesla chapters to remove the "Two Wheel Alignment" operation following recent DEG inquiries on Model S, 3, X, Y, and Cyber Truck. This changes how you estimate and charge for suspension work on Tesla vehicles. Your estimators need the update before the next Tesla hits the bay.
Mark says: Log into Mitchell today, pull the latest Tesla chapters, and update every Tesla estimate template in your system.
5. CIECA hosts free ADAS calibration webinar June 18
CIECA is running a free one-hour webinar on ADAS calibration issues and standards on June 18 at 2 p.m. EDT. Topics include challenges and industry standards updates. This is a low-cost way to keep your team aligned on calibration best practices and emerging OEM changes without taking a full day.
Mark says: Block the time for one tech and one estimator. Free training on your most important operational lever is rare.
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Published by Absolute ADAS. Mark Fowler, owner. Mobile ADAS calibration in Western Washington. 50,000+ calibrations on the floor.
👀 Tomorrow: Hyundai's remedy timeline on that 400K brake recall plus how Progressive's market grab is already shifting supplement patterns in high-volume shops.