A new Plastic Repair Alliance Council has been formed by Plasnomic, bringing together executives and technical specialists from major collision repair companies. The council includes representatives from 3M, ARA, AkzoNobel, Boyd Group, Caliber Collision, Mirka, PPG, Polyvance, SEM, and other organizations. “This marks a significant milestone for the global collision repair industry and a proud […]
US New Light Vehicle Sales Rate Topped 17 Million Units for Second Consecutive Month in April
NADA says consumers bought vehicles in advance of tariffs taking effect. U.S. new light-vehicle sales in April 2025 topped a 17-million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for the second straight month as consumers pulled forward purchases to beat tariffs. According to the National Association of Automobile Dealers (NADA) April 2025’s SAAR of 17.3 million units […]
Iowa Governor Signs Auto Glass Legislation
Bill restricts assignment of benefits, requires ADAS consumer disclosures Iowa Senate File 573 (SF 573), a comprehensive bill that establishes new requirements for motor vehicle glass repair shops and insurance companies was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on May 6. The new law creates chapter 321B in the Iowa Code, establishing several important […]
PPG Launches New Clearcoats for Collision Repair Markets
PPG has introduced new clearcoat products for the U.S. collision repair industry, targeting both value-focused and premium segments. The company announced two new products on May 7, including: PPG Super Value SC300 Series clearcoats, designed as a fast-drying, cost-effective solution PPG DELTRON NXT DC7020 Premium Glamour Speed Clearcoat, which features a five-minute bake time for […]
Military Members to Receive Vehicle Repair Assistance Through asTech and Puget Collision Partnership
asTech and Puget Collision have launched a program offering financial assistance to military members for vehicle repairs during Military Appreciation Month this May. Active military members, veterans, and their spouses can receive $200 gift cards toward vehicle maintenance and repair costs at participating Puget Collision repair shops. The program, part of asTech’s DrivenToServe community impact […]
Presenters Announced for September 23-25 CIECA CONNEX Conference
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its 16th annual conference, CONNEX 2025, at the Hilton Nashville Green Hills in Nashville, Tenn. from September 23-25. The conference theme is “Insights to Innovation: The Future of Collision Industry Technology” and will be emceed by Bill Garoutte. The conference will feature presentations from collision industry […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in April
Prices were up both month-over-month and year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were much higher in April compared to March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 208.2, an increase of 4.9% from a year ago and also higher than March levels by 2.7%. This is the […]
Axalta Coating Systems Increases Support of Penn College
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) has expanded its support of Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa. by committing to an annual $15,000 donation of paint and related supplies for the next five years. This represents an increase from the $7,500 that Axalta has provided annually since 2019 to support the college’s collision repair and […]
CCC Joins AI Governance Alliance to Advance Responsible AI Across the Property-Casualty Insurance Industry
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) announced today that it has joined the AI Governance Alliance (AIGA), a global multi-stakeholder initiative led by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The AIGA brings together more than 600 members from 500 organizations — uniting leaders from industry, academia, government and civil society to promote the responsible development and […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Holds Spring Impact Performance Conference in San Diego
RDA hosted its Spring Member Impact Performance Conference from April 22–24 at the Wyndham Bayside in San Diego, Calif. The event brought together RDA members, manufacturer partners, and guests under the theme “Setting the Stage for New Revenue Streams.” Executive Director Ben Jacobson welcomed attendees to the conference, which featured discussions on opportunities with both […]
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