The IBIS Global Summit 2026 will take place June 16-18 at the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere in Vienna, Austria, with early bird registration now available at a discounted rate for a limited time. The annual summit is the flagship event for IBIS Worldwide, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, which has hosted global collision repair industry […]
National Average Gas Price Jumps Nearly 27 Cents to $3.25
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline surged nearly 27 cents in a single week to $3.25, driven by rising crude oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East, AAA reported March 5. The spike — the largest weekly increase since March 2022 during the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict — […]
ASE Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Busch Memorial Scholarships
The ASE Education Foundation is accepting applications for the Michael Busch Memorial Scholarships, with two awards to be presented to collision repair students for the 2026–27 academic year. The deadline to apply is March 31. The scholarships are among the industry’s efforts to support students entering the collision repair workforce, which continues to face a […]
WIN Announces Full Program for May 4-6 Annual Conference in Tucson
Dare Rosberry to deliver keynote on Six Disciplines of Uncommon Performance. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has confirmed the keynote speaker and complete breakout session lineup for its 2026 Annual Conference, set for May 4-6 at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The organization also extended its early-bird registration […]
STVT Arlington Campus to Launch Automotive Service Technician Program
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s Arlington, Texas, campus will begin enrolling students in a new Automotive Service Technician program on March 16, the school’s parent company Ancora Education announced. The program adds to the skilled trades offerings at the STVT campus and arrives amid continued demand for trained automotive service workers. “The addition of the […]
House Small Business Committee Hearing Highlights CTE, Apprenticeship Gaps
The U.S. House Committee on Small Business held a hearing March 3 to examine the role of Career and Technical Education and apprenticeship programs in addressing workforce shortages affecting small businesses, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported. The hearing, titled “Career and Technical Education: Developing the Future of Main Street Success,” featured testimony from education […]
OpenRoad Insurance Expands Classic Car Coverage to 35 States
OpenRoad Insurance said March 3 that its classic and collector car insurance product is now available in 35 states as the specialty insurer continues to expand its reach in the growing collector vehicle market. “Expanding to 35 states brings us closer to our ultimate goal of providing every collector car enthusiast in the country with […]
GEICO Reports $45.2 Billion Premiums Written in 2025
Private passenger auto claims frequencies for property damage and collision coverage declined while severity increased. Berkshire Hathaway reported its full year 2025 earnings on Saturday, February 28, providing details on its GEICO subsidiary—the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting earnings totaled $6.824 billion in 2025, down $989 million, or 12.7%, […]
Safety-Kleen Pays $175,000 Penalty To Settle EPA Hazardous Waste Violations at New Jersey Facility
Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over multiple hazardous waste violations at its facility in Linden, N.J., the agency announced March 2. The settlement requires Safety-Kleen to pay a $175,000 penalty and documents the company’s return to compliance with hazardous waste laws at the site. EPA found several […]
IBIS USA 2026 Releases Conference Agenda Ahead of March 23-25 Event in Phoenix
IBIS Worldwide has published the agenda for its IBIS USA 2026 conference, scheduled for March 23-25 at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale in Phoenix, Arizona. The event is part of the organization’s global Connecting Changemakers conference series, which brings together senior collision repair industry executives to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the sector. IBIS USA is […]