Premiums written up 17% year-over-year in March. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 24,917,000 in March 2025, an increase of 4,468,700 or 21.9% from 20,448,000 in March 2024. The March total personal auto policies in force set a new record for the company. The growth in […]
Industry Mourns Passing of Collision Repair Education Pioneer Marcus Essig
The collision repair industry has lost a dedicated educator, volunteer and advocate with the passing of Marcus “Marc” Essig on March 30 at the age of 82. Essig, who was surrounded by his wife Nancy of 53 years, daughter Lisa, son Marc Jr., and four grandchildren at the time of his passing, had been diagnosed […]
Ford Pro Insure Now Available in Pennsylvania and Texas
Ford has expanded its Ford Pro Insure commercial auto insurance coverage to businesses in Pennsylvania and Texas. This offering from Ford subsidiary, The American Road Insurance Company (TARIC), powered by Pie Insurance, provides fleet insurance options for small businesses. “We’re making fleet management easy with Ford Pro Insure traditional and usage-based insurance, along with the […]
Driven Brands Completes Sale of U.S. Car Wash Business
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its U.S. car wash business to Whistle Express Car Wash. The transaction, valued at approximately $385 million, consists of $255 million in cash and a $130 million interest-bearing seller note. The final proceeds may change due to customary post-closing adjustments […]
Consumer Sentiment Down Sharply in Mid-April
Tariffs weigh on consumers’ current and future views on economic conditions. Preliminary results for consumer sentiment were down significantly both month-over-month and year-over-year according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers mid-April report. Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth straight month, plunging 11% from March and over 34% from April 2024. Consumer sentiment is […]
New Hampshire Insurance Department Issues Guidance on Virtual Auto Claims Adjustment
The New Hampshire Insurance Department has released new guidance for insurance companies using virtual methods to assess automobile damage, emphasizing that consumers retain the right to request in-person inspections. The bulletin, issued April 14, addresses the growing trend of insurers using photos and videos submitted by consumers or repair shops instead of conducting physical inspections. […]
BASF Coatings Launches Enhanced Digital Color Solutions for Body Shops
BASF Coatings has expanded its cloud-based Refinity platform with new color identification technology for automotive refinish customers. The platform integrates digital business, training, and color solutions for body shops worldwide. The company has introduced a new spectrophotometer called ScanR, which can take five measurements in 30 seconds. The device includes automatic Vehicle Identification Number and […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser July 22 in Pennsylvania
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that its 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 22, at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. in conjunction with industry meetings being held in Philadelphia that week. CREF invites collision professionals to join in “fore” a […]
Ron Greenman Named Interim President of ATI
The Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has announced the appointment of Ron Greenman as Interim President. Greenman, who joined ATI in 2016 as its first full-time Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2021. During his tenure as COO, he helped scale operations, optimize internal processes, and support the company’s growth. “I’m incredibly […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2025 Executive Committee
Board thanks departing members for their service to nonprofit organization supporting students and collision education system. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has appointed its 2025 Executive Committee, composed of seven industry professionals committed to supporting collision repair education. The new Executive Committee includes Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) as Chair, Stacy Bartnik (Intertek) as Vice-Chair, […]
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