CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly in December Preliminary Results

December 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

University of Michigan reports sentiment increased 2.3 index points from November in early December, though index remains 28% below year-ago levels. Consumer sentiment rose modestly in early December, climbing 2.3 index points from November, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index reached 53.3 in early December, up 4.5% from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, University of Michigan

New Vehicle Sales Down 5.5% in November as Pull-Ahead Buying Effects Continue

December 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Second consecutive month of year-over-year decline follows surge in early 2025 buying ahead of tax credit expiration and tariff-related price increases. New light-vehicle sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 15.6 million units in November 2025, marking a 5.5% decline from the same month last year, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

State Insurance Regulators Oppose Federal AI Moratorium, Cite Risk to Claims Operations

December 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

State insurance regulators have urged Congress to reject proposals for a federal moratorium on artificial intelligence regulation, warning that overly broad definitions could disrupt routine insurance operations including claims processing and underwriting. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) sent a letter yesterday to Senate and House leadership opposing any federal moratorium on state legislative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, legislation, National Association of Insurance Commissioners

North Carolina Man Sentenced for Selling Dangerous Counterfeit Car Airbags

December 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced Wednesday, that on September 30, a federal judge sentenced a Raleigh, N.C. man to one year and a day for importing and selling thousands of counterfeit car airbags into the Raleigh area over the past two years. The defendant, Mateen Mohammad Alinaghian, 31, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags, Lawsuits, North Carolina, U.S. DOJ

PPG to Offer Digital Color-Matching Software for Commercial Vehicle Coatings

December 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) announced today that it will make its VisualizID software available for Delfleet Evolution commercial vehicle coatings in the United States and Canada. The software allows users to view, compare and select color variants digitally, eliminating the need for physical color tools in commercial vehicle repair facilities. “Adding PPG VisualizID software […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Color Matching, Commercial Refinish, PPG

Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards

December 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Administration says proposal will improve the affordability of new, safer vehicles. The Trump Administration on Wednesday unveiled a proposed rule to reset federal fuel economy standards, setting fleet-wide targets at 34.5 miles per gallon by model year 2031 and eliminating a credit trading system the administration says created an electric vehicle mandate. The proposed rule […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations

LKQ Exploring Sale of Specialty Segment

December 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today announced that it has commenced a process to explore the potential sale of its Specialty segment. “Our Specialty segment is a leading distributor of automotive, RV and marine parts and accessories in North America. It is a strong business supported by an exceptional team. To unlock its full potential, we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation

Driven Brands Collision Group Reaches $6 Million Milestone in Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising

December 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Driven Brands Collision Group announced it has raised more than $6 million for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy. The company’s collision repair brands — Abra, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA — have collected the funds over more than 25 years through car washes, golf tournaments, car shows, barbecues, charity walks, garage sales and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

National Gasoline Average Dips Below $3 a Gallon for First Time in 4 Years

December 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The national average price for regular gasoline dropped below $3 a gallon this week for the first time in four years, according to AAA. The average price stood at $2.99 as of Wednesday, down from $3.03 a week ago. The last time the national average reached $3 or below was May 2021. Lower crude oil […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gasoline Prices

WIN Scholarship Fundraiser Generates $6,500 for Collision Repair Students

December 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Record 40 students received awards through partnership with Collision Repair Education Foundation. The Women’s Industry Network raised more than $6,500 through its annual scholarship walk and an extended team competition fundraiser, the organization announced today. The fundraising effort combined WIN’s traditional scholarship walk, held at the organization’s annual conference in May, with an extended program […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 1138
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Classic Collision Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Diagnostics Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly in December Preliminary Results December 5, 2025
  • New Vehicle Sales Down 5.5% in November as Pull-Ahead Buying Effects Continue December 5, 2025
  • State Insurance Regulators Oppose Federal AI Moratorium, Cite Risk to Claims Operations December 5, 2025
  • North Carolina Man Sentenced for Selling Dangerous Counterfeit Car Airbags December 5, 2025
  • PPG to Offer Digital Color-Matching Software for Commercial Vehicle Coatings December 5, 2025
  • Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards December 4, 2025
  • LKQ Exploring Sale of Specialty Segment December 4, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in