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Quality Collision Group Partners with Collision Vision to Manage OEM Certifications

November 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Quality Collision Group has partnered with Collision Vision LLC to manage OEM certifications, tools and equipment across its collision repair network. The multi-shop operator will use Collision Vision’s platform to centralize certification processing, training and compliance activities. QCG will also use the platform for mergers and acquisitions due diligence and asset management. QCG operates more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Collision Vision, OEM Certification, Quality Collision Group

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Opens Public Comment on Storage Fee Regulations

November 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Industry has raised concerns about how the BAR will calculate rates and if regulation would limit rates repairers can charge. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has opened a public comment period on proposed regulations that would require collision repairers to report their passenger vehicle storage rates annually and charge fees comparable to others […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, California Autobody Association, Regulations, Storage

WIN Opens Nominations for New Shop Floor Award Recognizing Female Technicians

November 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Women’s Industry Network has opened nominations for a new annual award recognizing women actively working in collision repair shops, with a focus on technicians still performing hands-on refinishing and painting work. The Founding Mothers Award, named after WIN’s six original founders from 2005, accepts nominations through Jan. 19, 2026. The recipient will be announced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Founding Mothers Award, Women's Industry Network

Allstate Companies to Lower Louisiana Auto Insurance Rates in December, January

November 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Two Allstate insurance companies will decrease personal auto insurance rates in Louisiana following approvals from the state insurance department. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple approved a 7.6% rate decrease for Allstate North American Insurance Company affecting 10,746 personal auto policyholders statewide. The change takes effect Jan. 8, 2026. Temple also approved a 15% decrease for Encompass […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Insurance Commissioner, Louisiana, Premiums

I-CAR Australia Renames Steel Welding Course, Plans Aluminum Program

November 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

I-CAR Australia announced today it will rename its welding fundamentals course and launch an aluminum welding program in 2026. The organization’s Introduction to Welding Basics course will become Introduction to Modern Steel Welding Techniques in the new year. The course teaches technicians to set welding machines and apply welds on modern steels. I-CAR Australia launched […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum, Australia, I-CAR Australia, Welding

Industry Donates Record $726,500 to Collision Repair School Programs

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Collision Repair Education Foundation Annual Benchmark Awards benefit over 100 schools this year. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) distributed $726,500 to 104 collision repair schools through its 2025 Benchmark Awards program, marking the highest annual funding total since the program launched in 2009. The awards, funded by nearly two dozen industry partners, will serve […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants

Wesco Group Acquires GM Auto Paint

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Wesco Group LLC announced it acquired GM Auto Paint, a regional distributor founded and led by Gilberto Mata Figueroa with 10 locations across California and Las Vegas. GM Auto Paint, founded and led by Gilberto Mata Figueroa, distributes automotive refinish coatings in western markets. Wesco Group, based in Lynnwood, Wash., distributes automotive refinish and industrial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Nevada, PBE Distributor, Wesco Group

Mazda Approves John Bean Tru-Point ADAS Calibration System in the U.S.

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

November 20, 2025: 9:30PM EST – Update: The marketing firm for Snap-On has asked to retract this article based upon the press release supplied to CollisionWeek. Updated information will be published when made available by the company. We apologize for any confusion. – CollisionWeek

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Approvals, Calibration, John Bean, Mazda, Snap-On

New I-CAR Course Wins SEMA Media Choice Award

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

I-CAR’s Mixed Attachment Methods course received a SEMA 2025 Media Choice Award. SEMA’s media recognition program involves editors from consumer, enthusiast and trade publications reviewing the show’s New Products Showcase to identify innovations for their audiences. The course provides in-shop, hands-on training in multiple vehicle manufacturer-referenced joining techniques, including rivet bonding, MAG welding, MIG brazing, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, I-CAR, Technical Training

Ford and SkillsUSA Partner on Workforce Programs in Seven States

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Ford Philanthropy will expand advanced manufacturing and automotive training programs with SkillsUSA in Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and New York State, the organizations announced Nov. 12. The partnership targets schools within a 15-mile radius of Ford plants and includes three components: program development for high school and postsecondary students, a transportation grant to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford, SkillsUSA, Workforce Development

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