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NHTSA Proposes Voluntary National Program for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems

January 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a voluntary national framework for the evaluation and oversight of certain vehicles equipped with automated driving systems. The ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program, known as AV STEP, would establish a voluntary review and reporting framework for participating ADS-equipped vehicles. The program would […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, NHTSA, Regulations

Nine State Insurance Commissioners Call for Abolishment of Federal Insurance Office

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Letter to incoming Trump Administration Department of Government Efficiency say FIO duplicates functions already performed by the states. A coalition of Insurance Commissioners from Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia have issued a joint letter to the newly appointed leaders of the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Government Efficiency, Federal Insurance Office, Insurance Commissioner

Consumer Sentiment Continued to Rise in December

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer sentiment rose for the fifth consecutive month, reaching its highest reading since April 2024. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index continued to increase in December as consumer opinions on current conditions and expectations on the future of the economy improved. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 74.0 in the December 2024 survey, up […]

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

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Florida and Montana

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced in December the addition of two new collision repair locations in Florida and Montana The multiple shop operator acquired South Motors Collision in Miami, Fla. and Big Sky Collision Center in Bozeman, Mont. The pair began operating as Crash Champions effective December 16. “This is another proud step in the ongoing Crash […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Florida, Montana

Colours Acquires Auto Body Specialties

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc. announced the acquisition of Auto Body Specialties (ABS) with locations in Mankato, Minn. and Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, S.D. ABS was founded in 1950 by Harley and Sallie Roddel. With a commitment to providing quality service and products, they continued to expand from the original store to five locations. In 1980, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colours Inc., Minnesota, PBE Distributor, South Dakota

Root Insurance Expands Auto Insurance to Minnesota

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT) announced the availability of Root Insurance in Minnesota. The insurer now serves drivers in 35 states, extending its auto insurance product availability to over 4 million registered drivers in Minnesota and covering more than 77% of the U.S. population. “We’re excited to bring an easy, technology-driven, car insurance option to Minnesota, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Minnesota, Openings, Root Insurance

Auto Care Association January 9 Webinar Examines Incoming Trump Administration Trade and Tariffs

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association will host a webinar January 9 from 1-2 p.m. (EST) addressing trade and tariffs in the upcoming Trump administration. The webinar provide an in-depth analysis of the Trump administration’s approach to reshaping global trade dynamics, including its use of tariffs to address trade imbalances, to protect domestic industries, and to challenge […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Tariffs, Webinars

Ken Worzel Elected Non-Executive Chair of State Farm Board of Directors

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Board of Directors of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has elected Kenneth J. Worzel to serve as Non-Executive Chair of the Board. Worzel will work closely with President and CEO Jon Farney, who runs the business operations of the company and is a member of the Board. “I look forward to continuing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, State Farm

Sentry Completes Acquisition of The General from American Family Insurance

January 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition strengthens Sentry Insurance position in non-standard auto insurance market. Sentry Insurance, one of the nation’s top mutual insurance companies, yesterday announced the completion of its acquisition of The General , a leading provider of non-standard auto (NSA) insurance, from American Family Insurance. The $1.7 billion transaction, first announced in September, represents the largest acquisition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Family, Sentry, Tennessee, The General

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Marks 250th Location Milestone with Maryland Acquisition

January 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Also announces two greenfield locations in Georgia. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center (JHCC) announced the acquisition of its 250th location. The consolidator acquired Cliff’s Hi-Tech Body Shop in Essex, Md, in December. Alongside this landmark acquisition, JHCC is also expanding its footprint with the opening of two new greenfield locations in Georgia. Brant Wilson, CEO of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Maryland, Openings

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