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AASP/NJ to Launch 2026 Education Series With Estimating Workshop

February 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Two-part program will begin Feb. 25 with second part taking place at Northeast Trade Show in March. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will open its 2026 educational programming with a two-part estimating workshop focused on final bill review processes and profitability metrics. “The Final Review Advantage,” scheduled to begin Feb. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, estimating, Northeast Trade Show

Autel Donates 100 Diagnostic Tablets to High School Automotive Programs

February 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Autel U.S. is donating 100 of its TS900 diagnostic and service tablet kits, valued at $100,000, to ASE Education Foundation-accredited high school automotive programs across the country. The donation is the first project under Autel Inspires, a component of the company’s Autel Cares philanthropic program that launched in June 2025. The initiative is focused on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Autel, Donations

Genuine Parts Company to Split Into Separate Automotive, Industrial Public Companies

February 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), announced Feb. 17 that it plans to separate into two independent publicly traded companies — one for its automotive parts business and one for its industrial parts business — in a transaction targeted for the first quarter of 2027. The company, that operates the NAPA auto parts brand and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Genuine Parts Company

Solera Names Omar Nabil to Lead Canadian Insurance Sales

February 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings has appointed Omar Nabil as vice president of sales and country leader for Canada insurance as the company expands its presence in the Canadian claims market. Nabil will oversee growth efforts and partnerships across the Canadian insurance sector, according to the company. Solera said it is investing in a larger Canadian-based organization focused […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, Solera

Collision Coverage Claims Were Down Over 10% in Third Quarter of 2025 Compared to the Previous Year

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down, the rate of decline was lower than both the first and second quarter. Quarterly collision claim counts have been down versus the previous year for ten consecutive quarters. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that the year-over-year rate of decline in quarterly collision […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Claims, Earned Car Years, Losses

ALLDATA Becomes First Third-Party Provider of Rivian Repair Information

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

ALLDATA announced Feb. 13 that it has signed an agreement with Rivian to deliver the electric vehicle manufacturer’s repair and maintenance data to mechanical and collision repair facilities. According to the company, the agreement makes the Elk Grove, Calif.-based company the first third-party provider to distribute Rivian’s repair information, including repair procedures, diagnostics, maintenance and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alldata, OEM Repair Procedures, Rivian

EPA Eliminates Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Vehicles, Rescinds Obama-Era Endangerment Finding

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 12 finalized a rule eliminating all federal greenhouse gas emission standards for motor vehicles and engines covering model years 2012 through 2027 and beyond, in what the agency called the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the action alongside President Trump at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Regulations, U.S. EPA

Collision Industry Foundation Names 2026 Board of Trustees, Officers

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF ) has named its 2026 Board of Trustees and elected officers, the nonprofit announced Feb. 13. Paul Hill of I-CAR will serve as president. Cindy Reeves of Enterprise Mobility was elected vice president, Don Smith of Elitek/LKQ will serve as treasurer and Kurt Lammon of Polyvance as secretary. Casey Steffen […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Industry Foundation, Elitek Vehicle Services, Enterprise Mobility, I-CAR, Norton Abrasives, People

National Average Gas Price Rises to $2.94 Ahead of Holiday Weekend

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to $2.94 Feb. 12, up from $2.89 a week ago, according to AAA. Current prices remain below year-ago levels, when the national average was $3.15. Gasoline demand increased last week from 8.15 million barrels per day to 8.30 million, according to the Energy Information […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gasoline Prices

FCA Issues ‘Do Not Drive’ Warning for 225,000 Vehicles With Unrepaired Takata Air Bags

February 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

NHTSA urges public to use recall website to determine if a vehicle still needs a replacement airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that FCA US has issued a “do not drive” warning for all remaining Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with open Takata air bag recalls, affecting approximately 225,000 U.S. vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Airbag, NHTSA, Recalls, Takata

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