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Women’s Industry Network to Hold Meet and Greet Ahead of Toronto CCIF

February 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Women’s Industry Network will host a meet and greet for current and prospective members ahead of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum in Toronto on March 11. The event is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Toronto Room at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport and Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, Toronto, Women's Industry Network

REPAIR Act Advances Out of House Subcommittee for Second Consecutive Congress

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The legislation now goes before the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on Feb. 10 approved the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 1566) on a voice vote, advancing the federal automotive right to repair legislation […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Auto Care Association, CAR Coalition, legislation, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

CrashBay Announces Investment, Advisory Partnership with Insurance Executive Alan Demers

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CrashBay said today it has received a strategic investment from Alan Demers, a former Nationwide Insurance claims executive, who will also serve in an advisory role as the company works to expand its insurance carrier partnerships. Demers spent more than 20 years at Nationwide, where he held senior leadership positions in personal, commercial and specialty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CrashBay

Independent Glass Association Opposes California Senate Bill 988

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Association cites concern bill follows NCOIL template backed by Safelite. The Independent Glass Association said it opposes California Senate Bill 988, introduced by Sen. Tim Grayson, saying the measure is a version of a national legislative template developed by the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) and promoted by Safelite AutoGlass and insurance interests. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assignment of Benefits, Auto Glass, California, Independent Glass Association, legislation

Collision Repair Education Foundation Marks 35th anniversary

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is marking its 35th anniversary in 2026, with plans for year-long recognition events and continued fundraising efforts to support collision repair training programs nationwide. “The Foundation is ecstatic to be celebrating our 35th anniversary in 2026!” said CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Since 1991, we’ve been dedicated to supporting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation

Caliber Named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Large Employers List

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Caliber, the parent company of Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, has been named to the Forbes 2026 list of America’s Best Large Employers. The list, compiled in collaboration with Statista, is based on an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. More than 3.5 million […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Awards, Caliber

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Up 2.4% in January

February 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Index at highest level since September 2023 Wholesale used-vehicle prices adjusted for mix, mileage, and seasonality rose 2.4% year over year in January, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbing to 210.5, its highest level since September 2023, Cox Automotive reported. The seasonally adjusted index was also up 2.4% month over month, compared with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cox Automotive, Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Stuart’s Paint & Body Open Fort Worth Greenfield Collision Repair Facility

February 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Quality Collision Group announced today it has opened a new Stuart’s Paint & Body collision repair facility in Fort Worth, Texas, expanding the brand’s footprint in the North Texas market. The greenfield location is the latest addition to QCG’s network of more than 100 collision repair facilities across 13 states. Stuart’s Paint & Body has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Quality Collision Group, Texas

Salvato Auctions to Expand Salvage Vehicle Operations Into Midwest

February 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Salvato Auctions announced it plans to expand its salvage vehicle auction operations into the Midwest in the second quarter of 2026, marking the company’s first growth beyond its initial Texas market. The expansion will bring the company’s services to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin, with additional states possible based on demand, the company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Salvato Auctions

State Farm Joins OpenAI’s Frontier Platform as Launch Partner

February 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

State Farm announced a partnership with OpenAI, joining the artificial intelligence company’s Frontier enterprise platform as a launch partner. Joe Park, executive vice president and chief digital information officer at State Farm, said the insurer intends to use the platform to support its agents and employees. “State Farm is at a pivotal moment in reimagining […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, State Farm

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