Crash Champions named John Sheehan as Senior Vice President of Operations for the organization’s Central Division. In this position, Mr. Sheehan will lead the company’s 200+ repair centers across the Central U.S. and play a key role in Crash Champions’ ongoing strategic growth strategy. “We’re thrilled to welcome John to the Crash Champions leadership team,” […]
National Safety Council Estimates Over 44,000 Traffic Deaths in 2024
Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows an estimated 44,680 people died in preventable traffic crashes in the United States during 2024. This represents a slight decrease of less than 1% compared to 2023, with only 82 fewer deaths, indicating the crisis on U.S. roadways continues with little improvement. “There is still critical work […]
Consumer Sentiment Dropped in February as Inflation Worries Escalate
Sentiment was down significantly month-over-month and year-over-year. Consumer sentiment slid nearly 10% from January and fell for the second straight month. The decrease was unanimous across groups by age, income and wealth. All five components of the sentiment index deteriorated this month, led by a 19% plunge in buying conditions for durables, due in part […]
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Center to Network in Los Angeles Market
ProColor Collision South Gate is the latest to join ProColor Collision’s family of advanced collision repair facilities in the United States. The new location, located at 5721 Imperial Highway in South Gate, Calif. was purchased in 2024 and is managed by Ben Ramos. “We are committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers,” […]
BASF Coatings and EV-Maker NIO Agree on Automotive Coatings Partnership
BASF Coatings, a leading global supplier of innovative coatings solutions, and NIO, a global smart electric vehicle company, have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) aimed at establishing a strategic partnershipfocusing on automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles. The agreement lays out the framework for ongoing discussions between the two companies, […]
Meyer Distributing Expands Logistics Network with Midland, Texas Crossdock
Meyer Distributing has expanded its logistics network with the addition of a new crossdock in Midland, Texas. The facility will be directly supplied from Meyer’s Arlington, Texas, distribution hub, enhancing service capacity for the region’s automotive, collision, off-road, and RV markets. According to Jeff Braun, CEO of Meyer, the new facility is part of a […]
BMW Approves Car-O-Liner Equipment for Collision Repair
BMW has approved two Car-O-Liner products for service and repair procedures on BMW vehicles worldwide: the CTR9 resistance spot welder and the CDR1 cosmetic dent repair workstation. The CTR9 welder features a transformer gun with a 355° swivel handle and ergonomic grip design. The gun is supported by an adjustable telescopic arm made of extruded […]
Limited Seating Left for Northeast Trade Show Education Program
Attendees urged to register now for the education program for March 14-16 event. Registration is open for the educational sessions at AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST 2025 Automotive Services Show, set for March 14-16 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. With sessions filling quickly, attendees have the opportunity to hear from some of the most respected […]
Arity Data Suggests Daylight Saving Time Change Doesn’t Impact Accident Risk as Much as People Think
Every year, daylight saving time (DST) prompts concerns about drowsy driving and increased accident risks. The common belief is that losing an hour of sleep leaves drivers sluggish, making roads more dangerous. However, driving behavior data from mobility analytics company Arity, founded by Allstate in 2016, suggests the reality may be more nuanced. One of […]
Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2025 World Class Technicians
The Auto Care Association today announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician Award in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. There are nearly one million […]
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