The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is accepting applications through March 6 for collision repair scholarships offering financial support ranging from $500 to $2,500, along with mentorship and tools. The organization partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation to administer the program for U.S. students enrolled in collision repair programs. Four scholarship tiers are available: The […]
AASPMN to Host 24th Annual Fundraising Go-Kart Race
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers Minnesota (AASPMN) will hold its 24th Annual Race for Automotive Education Feb. 23-26 at ProKart Indoor Racing in Burnsville, Minn. the organization announced. The event serves as the association’s primary fundraiser for its Automotive Education Fund, which provides scholarships to automotive students and supports automotive programs in Minnesota. Since […]
AASP/MA Changes Name to Massachusetts Auto Body Association
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP-MA) changed its name to the Massachusetts Auto Body Association, effective Jan. 1. The organization operated under the AASP/MA name for approximately 15 years after the Massachusetts Auto Body Association and other independent collision repair groups joined the national Alliance of Automotive Service Providers. AASP National disbanded […]
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Up in Mid-January
Index was up both month over month and year over year. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 209.2, reflecting a 1.8% increase in wholesale used-vehicle prices adjusted for mix, mileage, and seasonality in the first 15 days of January compared to December, and a 1.7% increase compared to January 2025. Seasonally adjusted […]
Carolinas Collision Association Accepting Applications for $2,000 Student Tool Grants Through February 28
The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) has opened registration for its 2026 Tool Grant Program, which provides $2,000 grants to collision repair students in North and South Carolina. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28, with recipients to be announced April 1. The program awarded eight students $2,000 each in 2025. “The Tool Grant Program reflects […]
Driven Brands Completes Sale of International Car Wash Business
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. announced yesterday it has completed the previously announced sale of IMO, its international car wash business, to Franchise Equity Partners for approximately €411 million ($490.5 million). The company said cash proceeds from the transaction will primarily be used to pay down debt. “The completion of this transaction is a strategic milestone […]
Independent Glass Association Seeks Amendments to Virginia Auto Glass Bill
The Independent Glass Association said Tuesday it is working with Virginia lawmakers to add amendments to House Bill 312 (HB 312) following revisions that removed provisions the group said would have harmed independent auto glass repair businesses. The House Substitute version of HB 312, released Jan. 22, eliminated language that would have prohibited post-loss assignments, […]
ALI Releases 2026 Lifting Points Guide
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) released its 2026 Lifting Points Guide, providing lifting point specifications for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada from 2000 through 2026. The guide is available in print and digital formats. The annual publication, produced by MOTOR Information Systems for ALI, compiles vehicle manufacturer-recommended lifting points for cars, SUVs, […]
LKQ Board Initiates Strategic Review
Considers potential sale of company. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced Jan. 26 that its board of directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including a potential sale of the company. The automotive parts and refinish materials distributor has engaged BofA Securities as its financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & […]
PPG Named Sole Coatings Supplier for Quality Collision Group’s 95+ Locations
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has been named the sole supplier of automotive refinish coatings for Quality Collision Group’s more than 95 collision repair facilities across 13 states. The Pittsburgh-based coatings manufacturer will provide coatings products, digital tools, technical expertise and training to the multi-shop operator under the agreement. “We are pleased to provide all of Quality Collision […]