This week's 3-minute, auto industry news report offers clarification on what ultimately determines body shops' "essential services" declaration.

Jaguar Land Rover says it'll close its four UK manufacturing facilities for at least four weeks and that they will not re-open until April 20 at the earliest.

Ford, General Motors and Tesla have been given a green light to produce items needed during the coronavirus outbreak.

Automakers have posted various reactions to the COVID-19 outbreak, most often suspending travel.

A list of terms agreed on by the Society of Automotive Engineers' task force is making the rounds for approval.

U.S. manufacturers, including those in the auto industry, installed fewer robots in 2019 than they did a year prior.

Lawmakers are trying to hammer out legislation to advance self-driving cars. 

Automakers and parts suppliers have shut factories in China following the coronavirus outbreak.

Longtime industry consultant Bill Sefcek breaks down the future of OEM certifications and the value of investing in them for body shop owners.