New agreement reduces planned tariff increases while securing Japanese investment and expanded export opportunities. The Trump administration announced a comprehensive trade agreement with Japan on July 23, establishing a 15% baseline tariff rate on Japanese imports and securing what officials describe as the largest foreign investment commitment in U.S. history. The deal directly impacts the […]
Illinois Instructor Recognized by ASE Education Foundation
Ken Kunz, an automotive instructor at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, received the 2025 ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year Award at the ASE Instructor Training Conference this week. Kunz developed Waubonsee’s Automotive Technology Program over his 30-year career at the college. The program has produced more than a dozen graduates who […]
Honda Launches Insurance Business
Licensed insurance agency will provide coverage options for autos, motorcycles, homes and other coverage across the U.S. American Honda Motor Co. launched Honda Insurance Solutions, a licensed insurance agency offering coverage for auto, motorcycle, home and other products to Honda and Acura customers. The vehicle manufacturer announced the initiative Thursday, marking its entry into the […]
I-CAR Launches National Apprenticeship Program to Address Collision Repair Technician Shortage
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of its national Registered Apprenticeship Program for the collision repair industry, marking the organization’s latest effort to address widespread technician shortages. The two-year structured training program combines paid on-the-job learning with technical instruction and leads to a nationally recognized credential from the U.S. […]
ComputerLogic Launches Smart Calculation Automated Paint and Material Invoicing
ComputerLogic Inc. released an updated version of its PMCLogic software that automates paint and material invoicing for collision repair shops. The Macon, Ga. based software company’s new Smart Calculation program aims to reduce administrative work and improve billing accuracy for body shops in the U.S. and Canada. The upgrade allows shops to automatically generate invoices […]
Safety Groups Award $120,000 to Four States for Impaired Driving Prevention
Four states will receive $120,000 in combined funding to combat drunk and drug-impaired driving through programs announced by three highway safety organizations. The Governors Highway Safety Association, Responsibility.org and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving selected the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Wyoming for grants targeting detection and prevention of impaired driving. The […]
Consumer Sentiment Up Slightly in Mid-July
Preliminary results show improvement over June but index remains below year ago levels. The Index of Consumer Sentiment was up just over one index point from June according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The preliminary July result of 61.8 was up 1.1 points, or 1.8%, from 60.7 in June. The preliminary July […]
CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Riverside, California
CSN Collision announced the addition of CSN Riverside Auto Repair, founded in 2024 by automotive enthusiasts Brian Perez and Michael Vu, as the newest collision repair center to join the network. The facility served the California communities of Riverside and Montclair. Perez and Vu launched the business with a clear mission: to combine the knowledge […]
General Motors Insurance Available in Three New States
General Motors Insurance announced it has expanded to three new states including Arkansas, Colorado and Louisiana. The expansion brings the total number of states where its auto insurance is available to 17. General Motors Insurance is currently available in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, […]
PPG Links Estimating and Paint Management Software for Commercial Repair Shops
PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) announced it has integrated its AdjustRite estimating platform with the PaintManager XI color management software to reduce duplicatative data entry for commercial vehicle repair shops to improve efficienty. The integration allows repair facilities to automatically transfer estimate data from AdjustRite into PaintManager XI, eliminating duplicate data entry when tracking paint […]
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