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UAP/NAPA Joins I-CAR Canada Sustaining Partnership Program

May 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

UAP/NAPA has joined I-CAR Canada’s Sustaining Partner Program, allowing collision repair professionals to earn training credits through select NAPA courses. The partnership, announced May 21, enables NAPA customers to receive I-CAR Canada training credits by completing designated courses. “The Sustaining Partner Program was developed to strengthen our industry by delivering relevant education and solutions to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, I-CAR Canada, NAPA

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in First Half of May

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down versus April, the wholesale used vehicle index is up versus May 2024. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis declined from April in the first 15 days of May. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 205.9, showing a rise of 4.4% from the full month of […]

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

Congressional Committee Approves Tax Code Changes Benefiting Auto Repair Facilities

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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