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Crash Champions Launches Third Annual Breast Cancer Research Fundraising Campaign

October 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced today it will partner with Susan G. Komen for its third consecutive October fundraising campaign supporting breast cancer research and treatment. Throughout October Crash Champions team members at the company’s 650-plus repair collision repair centers are raising funds for Komen through the sale of special-edition polos and t-shirts. The company is also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Fundraiser

IBIS Announces 2026 Conference Calendar and Theme

October 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS Worldwide has released its 2026 international conference schedule and unveiled Connecting Change Makers as its global theme for the year. The automotive collision repair industry networking platform will host conferences across multiple regions throughout 2026. The events are designed to bring together industry decision-makers and innovators. “Connecting Change Makers reflects the very essence of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: International Bodyshop Industry Symposium

Thatcham Research Finds Tesla’s Mega-Cast Parts Can Cut Repair Costs

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Two-year study challenges early insurance industry concerns about large aluminum castings as other vehicle manufacturers plan to adopt the technology. Tesla’s large-scale aluminum casting technology can reduce repair costs compared to traditional steel structures when properly designed, according to a two-year study by UK-based Thatcham Research released Thursday. The UK automotive research organization crash-tested Tesla […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, OEM Repair Procedures, Tesla, Thatcham Research, Total Cost of Repair, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Labor Department Awards $25M to Alabama, Colorado for Apprenticeship Programs

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that Alabama and Colorado will each receive $12.5 million to develop resources and expand access to Registered Apprenticeship opportunities. The funding supports implementation of executive orders aimed at expanding the apprenticeship program, including “Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future” and “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, Apprentice Program, Colorado, U.S. DOL

California Delays Zero-Emission Truck Mandate, Scales Back Fleet Requirements

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments September 25 to its Advanced Clean Fleet regulation, delaying zero-emission vehicle purchase requirements for public fleets by three years and repealing portions that applied to federal and private operators. The changes extend the 50% zero-emission vehicle purchase requirement by three years and push the 100% purchase mandate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Air Resources Board, Emissions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Regulations

ISB Global Services, CARFAX Canada Expand VIN Fraud Detection Service to Insurers

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

ISB Global Services and CARFAX Canada announced they are expanding their VIN Scan partnership to major Canadian auto insurers. The service provides insurers with vehicle history flags, fraud detection and valuation data. ISB Global Services already offers CARFAX Canada vehicle history and lien reports to customers nationwide. The expanded partnership integrates CARFAX Canada’s VIN Scan […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, CARFAX Canada, ISB Global Services

Consumer Sentiment Declined in September on Inflation and Unemployment Concerns

September 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan sentiment index was down both month over month and year over year. Consumer sentiment fell about 5% from last month but remains above the low readings seen in April and May of this year, confirming its mid-month reading, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell […]

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

AASP/NJ Event Offered Financial Tactics for Business Owners

September 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) welcomed Rachel James of Torque Financial Group to lead a comprehensive discussion geared toward business owners and their principal team members at INDASA USA Training Academy (Fairfield, NJ) last week that left them with a deeper understanding of how to maximize their company finances. James […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey

NACAT Rebrands Annual Conference as Automotive Educator Conference

September 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) will rename its annual conference The Automotive Educator Conference, hosted by NACAT, the organization announced Monday. The rebranded event will take place June 15-18, 2026, at American River College in Sacramento, Calif. The conference will be held in the college’s new automotive facility and organized in partnership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, North American Council of Automotive Teachers

SEMA Calls on EPA to Rescind Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

September 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind its 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding, arguing the policy enabled federal and state regulators to impose electric vehicle mandates inconsistent with market conditions. SEMA submitted comments on the EPA’s proposed rule for Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0194 Reconsideration of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association, U.S. EPA

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