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Opus IVS, asTech and BlueDriver MAX Debut New Diagnostic Tools at SEMA Show

November 4, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The combined diagnostics business introduced two collision diagnostic devices, ADAS MAP add-ons and a J2534 scan interface. Opus IVS, asTech and BlueDriver MAX announced Nov. 3 a slate of diagnostic hardware and software for the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including two collision diagnostic devices, additions to the ADAS MAP repair-planning platform and what […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, asTech, Diagnostics, Opus IVS, Repairify, SEMA Show

Partly Launches PartlyRepair AI Agentic Assistant for Collision Repair Facilities at SEMA

November 4, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The tool reviews estimates against OEM procedures, builds parts orders across suppliers and reconciles invoices at job close. Partly, an Austin, Texas-based artificial intelligence company focused on vehicle repair, launched PartlyRepair AI, an agentic AI assistant for collision repair facilities, Nov. 3 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The product is available now to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Estimating Systems, Partly, Parts Procurement

Driven Brands Widens Earnings Restatement to Fixed Assets, Delays Third Quarter Results and Lowers Outlook

November 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Delayed franchise disclosure documents are holding back openings in the segment that includes CARSTAR, Abra and Fix Auto USA. Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN), the parent company of collision repair networks CARSTAR, Abra and Fix Auto USA and paint franchise Maaco, said Nov. 3 that it will restate its financial statements for fiscal 2023 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Driven Brands, Earnings, Securities and Exchange Commission

Crash Champions Opens Ninth Michigan Location in Clarkston

November 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Crash Champions has opened a collision repair facility at 8105 Big Lake Rd. in Clarkston, Michigan, its ninth location in the state. The 28,000-square-foot facility offers collision repair and calibration services. “This is an important step forward in our strategic growth plan, and more importantly, we look forward to growing alongside our local Clarkston neighbors […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Michigan, Openings

Sulkala Family Fund Seeks Industry Sponsors to Send SkillsUSA Collision Students to Nationals

November 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The fund’s $2,500 travel grants honor Chuck Sulkala and his late son, Chad. The Sulkala Family Fund is asking collision repair facilities, insurers, suppliers and individual industry members to sponsor travel grants that send qualified SkillsUSA state winners in collision-related competitions to the national championships. A $2,500 sponsorship covers travel, lodging and contest-related expenses for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chuck Sulkala, Collision Industry Hall of Eagles, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, SkillsUSA

Plasnomic Details Plastic Repair Excellence Center Under Development in Argyle, Texas

November 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The facility will combine technician training, research and live repair work, with a studio to deliver content beyond Texas. Plasnomic said Oct. 27 that development is progressing on its Plastic Repair Excellence Center in Argyle, Texas, which will house specialist repair stations, learning areas, collaboration spaces and a digital content and training development studio. Plasnomic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Plasnomic, Plastic Repair, Texas, Workforce Development

Mitchell Opens AI Photo Estimating to Collision Repairers; Crash Champions Deploys It Network-Wide

November 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The tool, already used by insurers, drafts a preliminary estimate from damage photos for estimators to review and edit. Mitchell has released Mitchell Intelligent Estimating to multiple shop operators and independent collision repair facilities in the U.S. and Canada, extending to repairers an artificial intelligence tool that generates a preliminary estimate from photos of vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Crash Champions, Estimating Systems, Mitchell, Photo Estimating

AirPro + Revv Introduces Four ADAS Workflow Products at SEMA Show

November 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The tools cover calibration identification, tire and alignment jobs, a combined diagnostics view and a windshield-mounted camera calibration device. AirPro + Revv introduced four advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) products at the 2026 SEMA Show, the company’s first public appearance since AirPro Diagnostics and Revv combined. The new tools — Identify, Wheel & Tire, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AirPro Diagnostics, Calibration, Revv, SEMA Show

El Niño Expected to Bring Wetter South and East Coast, Warmer North This Winter

November 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

NOAA also projects drought relief across much of the country, though heavy rain on dry ground raises the risk of flash flooding. El Niño is expected to shape winter weather across most of the U.S., according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook. The outlook for December 2026 through February 2027 favors wetter-than-average conditions from California to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: NOAA, Winter Forecast

ABPA Urges Members to Back Legal and Reform Efforts After Ford Sues Empire Auto Parts

November 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is asking its members to contribute to the association’s legal fund and to the CAR Coalition after Ford Global Technologies sued ABPA member Empire Auto Parts for design patent infringement. In an Oct. 29 column on the ABPA website, Executive Director Edward T. Salamy said the Ford complaint, which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Body Parts Association, Design Patents, Empire Auto Parts, Ford Motor Company, Lawsuits, Non-OEM Parts

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