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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

Ontario Investing CA$3 Million to Train Automotive Workers with AIA Canada

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Ontario, Canada government is investing up to CA$3 million ($2.09 million) through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to train workers in the automative trades. The investment in the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) will support better jobs and bigger paychecks in the automotive trades sector across the province while defending […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Ontario, Workforce Development

Boyd Group Reports Sales Up 4.2% in 2024

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Addition of new locations lifts revenue as same store sales declined year-over-year. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced sales increased by 4.2% to $3.1 billion in 2024 from $2.9 billion in 2023. The result included incremental sales from new locations of $187.2 million, partially offset by same-store sales declines of 1.8%. Fiscal 2024 recognized […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings

Mercedes-Benz Integrates AI and Humanoid Robots into Vehicle Manufacturing

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an effort to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its automotive production processes, Mercedes-Benz is transforming its production network with the integration of artificial intelligence and humanoid robots at its Digital Factory Campus in Berlin-Marienfelde, Germany. The company has introduced Apollo, described as one of the world’s most advanced commercial humanoid robots, into its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Germany, Mercedes-Benz, Robotics

Quality Collision Group Acquires First Repair Center in Kansas

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) expands its footprint by acquiring Eveland Bros. Collision, located in Johnson County, Kansas. This marks QCG’s entry into Kansas, its 12th state. Eveland Bros. Collision was founded in 1978 by brothers Mark and Bill Eveland and has served the greater Kansas City metro area ever since. The single-location shop is in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Kansas, Quality Collision Group

Franchisee Opens Third ProColor Collision Repair Center in California

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Franchisee Qazi Asad and his leadership team have opened their third ProColor Collision repair facility, expanding their service coverage in Bakersfield, Calif. The new Bakersfield Central location follows the team’s recent openings of ProColor Collision Lynwood and ProColor Collision Bakersfield Southwest within the past four months. Located at 98 Oak Street with easy access from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

Tesla Collision Center Targeted in Las Vegas Arson Attack

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 18, a Tesla collision repair and sales center in Las Vegas was involved in what authorities are calling a “targeted attack,” highlighting potential security concerns for facilities that repair Tesla vehicles. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to multiple 911 calls at approximately 2:45 a.m. reporting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ireland, Nevada, Terrorism, Tesla

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