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Collision Industry Mourns Passing of Industry Leader Doug Webb

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The collision repair industry has lost one of its most dedicated champions with the passing of Doug Webb on Saturday, September 20. Webb died peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a seven-week battle following complications from a medical procedure. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife Bonnie, son John […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR Education Foundation, National Auto Body Council, Obituary, People

New California Online Advertising Requirements for Licensed Auto Repair Facilities Take Effect October 1

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will enforce new online advertising requirements for all automotive repair dealers beginning October 1 following the adoption of regulations initially developed for mobile automotive repair and referral services. All online advertisements must display three specific elements: Business name as registered with BAR Automotive repair dealer registration number Phone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Licensing, Regulations

ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Partner to Support Certified Automotive Professionals

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation announced Tuesday a partnership to provide financial assistance to ASE-certified professionals and their families during emergencies. The collaboration, called “Support Beyond Certification,” will coordinate outreach to ASE’s certified professionals about AACF’s emergency financial assistance programs for automotive aftermarket workers facing illness, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, Certification

Latest CCC Crash Course Examines How Economic and Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping Claims and Repair Landscape

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rising tariffs, consumer financial pressure and increasing vehicle complexity are creating cascading effects throughout the claims and collision repair ecosystem. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS), published its third-quarter 2025 Crash Course report documenting how economic uncertainty is driving structural changes across original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, insurers and repair shops. The report draws from 300 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Crash Course, Labor Rates, Tariffs, Total Cost of Repair, Total Loss

Toyota, Lexus Approve Hunter’s ADAS Alignment and Calibration System

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota Motor Corp. and Lexus have approved Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in their North American dealer and collision repair networks, the company announced Sept. 19. The approvals bring Hunter’s total original equipment manufacturer endorsements to seven. Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru previously approved the system. Hunter said it […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Approvals, Calibration, Hunter Engineering, Lexus, Toyota

UVeye Launches AI Inspection Technology for Commercial Truck, Bus Fleets

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

UVeye announced it is expanding its automated inspection systems to commercial fleets, including Class 6-8 trucks and buses in the United States and United Kingdom. The company’s drive-through inspection systems use artificial intelligence to scan vehicles and identify mechanical issues, tire problems and exterior damage. The technology has previously been used by automotive dealerships, original […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, UVeye

University of the Aftermarket Foundation Awards Over $700,000 in Student Scholarships

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation distributed 368 scholarships worth more than $700,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Recipients are enrolled in two-year colleges, four-year universities or accredited automotive vocational programs. Most students are training to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair technicians, while others pursue degrees in engineering, business, supply chain and information technology. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

U.S. Commercial Auto Insurance Segment Reported Underwriting Losses of $4.9 Billion Last Year

September 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commercial auto has generated underwriting losses for 14 straight years. The U.S. commercial auto insurance line continues to burden the overall property and casualty (P/C) industry, accounting for more than $10 billion in net underwriting losses over the past two years, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Market Segment Report, Stuck in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Commercial Auto Insurance, Earnings

Classic Collision Acquires 8 Location MSO

September 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, announced Friday the acquisition of eight Advanced Collision Inc. locations in Tennessee and Georgia. For 25 years, Advanced Collision has been a trusted, locally owned leader in collision repair, proudly serving drivers across Georgia and Tennessee.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Georgia, Tennessee

CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Ontario, Canada

September 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision announced the addition of a new 25,000-square-foot collision repair facility in Scarborough, Ont., Canada to its network. The facility, CSN MJ, is located on Eglinton Avenue East and was founded by a husband-and-wife team. The owners began planning the location in 2024. “Our mission is simple: respond, reassure, and renew,” said Jerry Yahya, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision, Network Affiliations, Ontario

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