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Congressional Committee Approves Tax Code Changes Benefiting Auto Repair Facilities

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The House Ways and Means Committee has passed legislation that would rewrite the federal tax code that the Automotive Service Association (ASA) says includes several provisions aimed at strengthening small businesses, including independent auto repair shops. ASA has urged, along with coalition partners, members of Congress to support many of the provisions that were included […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Tax, U.S. House of Representatives

US Auto Insurance Shopping Remains Strong in First Quarter, New Policy Growth Up

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

U.S. auto insurance shopping grew 16% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, while new policy growth reached 8.4%, according to data released Monday by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The figures represent a slight decline from the previous quarter but remain at elevated levels, with nearly half of all policies in force, at 46%, having been […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Policies in Force

NHTSA Submits New Fuel Economy Interpretive Rule to Rollback EV Mandate

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently submitted the interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE),” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review. According to the Secretary, this is a key step towards reversing the prior administration’s illegal interpretation of CAFE […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations

TechForce and National Technical Honor Society Partner to Support Students

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The TechForce Foundation and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) announced May 20 a partnership to provide resources and scholarship support for technical education students. The nonprofits marked the collaboration with two $2,500 scholarships funded by NTHS and administered by TechForce. The partnership aims to connect students with educational resources and career opportunities through TechForce’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, National Technical Honor Society, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Tariffs Loom Over Rising Battery Electric Vehicle Claims

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Mitchell quarterly update on EV repair trends show growing repairable claims, declining severity. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, has released its Q1 2025 edition of the Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report, spotlighting new challenges and trends as the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accelerates across North America. The quarterly update reveals a continued rise in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Severity, Claims Frequency, Electric Vehicles, Mitchell

Axalta Scientist Lei Qiao Named One of 100 Leading Women in North American Auto Industry

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Dr. Lei Qiao, Vice President of Technology, Mobility, has been named as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. The award recognizes exceptional female leaders in the automotive field who make major decisions with significant impact at their companies. Dr. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems

Sylvain Séguin to Depart Fix Network at End of May

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Fix Network today confirmed the departure of Sylvain Séguin, who has served as President of Canada since 2022. Sylvain will remain with the company until the end of the month to ensure a smooth transition. Since joining Fix Network in 2018 as Vice President of Operations, Sylvain has played a significant role in overseeing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network Canada, People

Aric Haarala and Joshua Levine Join Auto Glass Safety Council Board

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) announced Aric Haarala of Omega EDI and Joshua Levine of Arrow Auto Glass are its two newest board members. Haarala is the vice president of Utah-based Omega EDI and vice president of sales and business development for Glass Mechanix Solutions. Levine is the co-owner in charge of operations, information […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Safety Council, Board of Directors, People

Consumer Sentiment Down Slightly in Mid-May

May 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Drop in sentiment slows following four months of sharp declines. Consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in mid-May according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers, inching down just 1.4 index points following four consecutive months of steep declines. Sentiment is now down almost 30% since January and is near the low in June 2022 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, University of Michgan

Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Centers in Alabama

May 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced May 16 the acquisitions of Cockrell’s Body Shop in Bay Minette and Robertsdale, Ala. For 83 years, Cockrell’s Body Shop has served the Gulf Coast and Classic Collision is honored to carry forward Cockrell’s legacy and commitment to excellence for years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Classic Collision

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