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Veterans Leadership Program Wins Inaugural NABC Community Partner Award

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pittsburgh-based nonprofit serves more than 8,000 veterans in Pennsylvania, New York State and Ohio. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania as the first recipient of its Community Partner Award, recognizing charitable organizations that work with NABC programs to serve their communities. The Pittsburgh-based nonprofit serves more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council

ServiceUp Secures $55 Million Series B Funding for Vehicle Repair Platform

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

ServiceUp, a vehicle repair management platform, closed a $55 million Series B funding round led by PeakSpan Capital to expand its fleet and insurance industry services. The round included participation from existing investors Hearst Ventures, Trestle Partners, Capital Midwest Fund and Litquidity Ventures. The funding brings ServiceUp’s total raised to $70 million since its 2021 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, PeakSpan Capital, Private Equity, ServiceUp

PPG Extends Collision Repair Education Foundation Partnership Through 2030

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paint manufacturer renews title sponsorship of annual golf fundraiser, continues scholarship program. PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation have extended their partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation through 2030, renewing title sponsorship of the organization’s annual golf fundraiser for another five years. The Pittsburgh-based paint and coatings company has supported the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, PPG, Scholarships

California Dealers Launch Apprenticeship Program to Address Technician Shortage

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

California’s new car dealers are implementing an apprenticeship program to address what a survey by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) showed was a shortage of 5,000 automotive service technicians. The CNCDA Foundation has partnered with Automotive Apprenticeship Group to offer a two-year program that provides paid on-the-job training with no tuition costs. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, California, California New Car Dealers Association, Workforce Development

Vehicle Right-to-Repair Support Among Consumers Rises in New Poll

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Support for federal legislation climbs to 83% from 75% in 2023 survey. Support for federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation has increased among Americans, with 83% backing the REPAIR Act compared to 75% in a 2023 poll, according to a new survey released by the CAR Coalition. The poll, conducted June 8-10 by The Tarrance Group among […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, Design Patents, legislation, Right to Repair

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in June

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Seasonal adjustment increased index month over month, but unadjusted prices are up over 5% compared to June 2024. Tariff impact on new vehicles influencing used vehicle market. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were higher in June compared to May. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 208.5, […]

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

Fredrik Westin Named CFO at AkzoNobel

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel NV announced it has appointed Fredrik Westin as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026, replacing Maarten de Vries, who will retire after completing his second four-year term. Since May 2020, Westin, 52, served as CFO and executive vice president at Autoliv Inc., the automotive safety systems company He has more than 25 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, People

Ned Gaines Named Nevada Acting Insurance Commissioner

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nevada Division of Insurance has appointed Ned Gaines as acting commissioner, effective July 2, according to an announcement from Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez. Gaines replaces Scott Kipper, who served as commissioner since February 2023. The state will conduct a recruitment process to fill the position permanently. The acting commissioner brings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Nevada, People

Debra Seminario Named SVP of Sales and Commercial Accounts at CrashBay

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CrashBay announced it has hired Debra Seminario as senior vice president of sales and commercial accounts. Seminario brings 25 years of experience in the automotive, insurance and technology sectors, including leadership roles at CCC Intelligent Solutions and Typhon Risk. At CrashBay, she will focus on building strategic partnerships and driving initiatives to enhance claims management […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CrashBay, People

Rhode Island House Bill That Changes Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation Becomes Law

July 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation raises threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and expands definition on documented procedures sources. A Rhode Island House Bill that raises the state’s total loss threshold and clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair procedures became law July 5 without Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s signature. House Bill 6053 (HB 6053), that […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: I-CAR, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island, Total Loss, Unfair Claims Practice

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