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Classic Collision Acquires Two Repair Centers in Texas

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced March 21 the acquisitions of Pat Gray Collision Center & Platinum Collision Center in Midland, Texas Pat Gray Collision Center & Platinum Collision Center has served the Midland community for five years. Classic Collision operates operate 318 repair facilities nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Appeals Federal Judge’s Dismissal of Massachusetts Right to Repair Lawsuit

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer association files notice of appeal, sending case to the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. The battle over Massachusetts’ controversial Right to Repair law has entered its next phase as the Alliance for Automotive Innovation has formally appealed the February ruling that dismissed its longstanding legal challenge against the Commonwealth’s revised vehicle data […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Lawsuits, Massachusetts, Right to Repair

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 21.7% in February Compared to 2024

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Premiums written up 17% year-over-year in February. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 24,345,000 in February 2025, an increase of 4,342,000 or 21.7% from 20,003,000 in February 2024. The February total personal auto policies in force set a new record for the company. The growth in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Combined Ratio, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Calgary

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group has acquired ProColor Collision 32 Ave in Calgary, Alberta, Canada marking the group’s fifth location in the Calgary market. The facility has been renamed CSN 32 Ave as part of the transition. The shop was previously owned by Richard Chiddle, who built the business with support from his wife Amber. For 12 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, Canada, Lift Auto Group

SEMA Show Priority Booth Selection Deadline Set for March 28

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive aftermarket companies looking to secure their preferred booth location at the 2025 SEMA Show must submit their signed booth agreement and deposits by Friday, March 28, to be included in the priority booth space selection process. The 2025 SEMA Show will be held November 4-7 in Las Vegas, Nev. continuing its tradition as one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA Show

I-CAR Canada Launches New Collision Repair Training Subscription Program

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada has introduced a new Subscription Program that offers collision repair shops and insurance companies unlimited access to online training for all employees under a single subscription fee. The program aims to make professional development more accessible and budget-friendly for businesses in the collision repair sector. By providing unlimited online training access, the subscription […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, I-CAR Canada, Technical Training

Rhode Island House Bill Proposes Changes to Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation seeks to raise threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and extends definition on documented procedures sources. Rhode Island legislators have introduced a bill that would raise the state’s total loss threshold and clarify insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair procedures. House Bill 6053 (HB 6053), introduced on March 12, proposes significant amendments […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island, Total Loss

AkzoNobel Forms Partnership with Collision Vision Software Platform

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel has announced a new strategic collaboration with Collision Vision, a software platform that helps collision repair shops manage industry compliance requirements. The platform connects collision shops with industry providers and offers a centralized view of OEM training and certification status, tool compliance, and health and safety services. “We are excited to collaborate with AkzoNobel […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Collision Vision

March 25 ASE Webinar to Explore Advancements in Abrasive Technology

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is offering a free webinar on Tuesday, March 25, at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) titled Advancements in Abrasive Technology. The session will explore recent developments in abrasives and their impact on refinishing quality and shop productivity. Luke Riveness, a technical expert in collision repair, will lead the discussion, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Webinars

IIHS Expert Says Reducing Traffic Fatalities by 2030 Requires Speed Cameras, Better Road Design and Stronger Laws

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Beyond vehicle safety testing, IIHS’s “30×30” plan targets immediate solutions through infrastructure changes and combating risky driving behaviors In a recent article, Jessica Cicchino, Senior Vice President of Behavior and Infrastructure Research at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), outlines a comprehensive strategy to reduce traffic fatalities by 30% by 2030. While IIHS is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Traffic Fatalities, traffic safety

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