Autel U.S. has selected five students to receive its inaugural Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarships, the diagnostic tools manufacturer announced today. The scholarship program awards $5,000 each to students pursuing automotive repair and service careers. The program is part of Autel Cares, the company’s philanthropic initiative launched this summer. “These remarkable students represent the best of […]
AASP/NJ Plans OEM Certification Workshop November 19
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host an OEM Certification Master Class on Wednesday, Nov. 19, featuring Dave Gruskos, president of Reliable Automotive Equipment. The workshop will cover topics including OEM program developments, tooling requirements, certification protocols, costs and the future of manufacturer certification programs. Gruskos has presented at AASP/NJ’s […]
Quality Collision Group Partners with Collision Vision to Manage OEM Certifications
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 […]
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Opens Public Comment on Storage Fee Regulations
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 […]
WIN Opens Nominations for New Shop Floor Award Recognizing Female Technicians
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 […]
Allstate Companies to Lower Louisiana Auto Insurance Rates in December, January
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 […]
I-CAR Australia Renames Steel Welding Course, Plans Aluminum Program
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 […]
Industry Donates Record $726,500 to Collision Repair School Programs
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 […]
Wesco Group Acquires GM Auto Paint
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 […]
Mazda Approves John Bean Tru-Point ADAS Calibration System in the U.S.
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
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