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Yelp Buys Repair Pal, EV Outlook from AAPEX and More!

Yelp Buys Repair Pal, EV Outlook from AAPEX and More!

Automotive Repair News Today · Braxton Critcher

November 13, 20249m 13s

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In this episode, Braxton Critcher delves into recent developments in the automotive repair industry. Braxton highlights Yelp's acquisition of Repair Pal for $80 million, which aims to expand its services. Lisa Foshee provides an update on the Repair Act, explaining its delay and the efforts needed to reintroduce it in the next congressional session. Additionally, AAA's research shows that automatic emergency braking in new 2024 vehicles successfully avoided 100% of forward collisions at up to 35 miles an hour.

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