The I-CAR 2025 Leading Forward National Conference concluded Saturday after bringing together over 400 automotive and collision repair industry professionals in Houston. The three-day event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Houston featured keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and the announcement of significant industry milestones. During the conference, I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne announced […]
NABR Launches Updated BillableGenie with Expanded Estimate Data Access for Collision Repair
National AutoBody Research (NABR) has released a new version of BillableGenie, its online system designed to provide collision repairers with expanded access to estimate data, information that has historically been more readily available to insurance companies. “For years, perhaps decades, insurance providers have had an absolute competitive advantage over body shops for access to collision […]
Allstate’s Ginger Purgatorio Elected Chair of IIHS Board of Directors
Ginger Purgatorio, executive vice president and general manager at Allstate, has been elected chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Board of Directors for 2025. Purgatorio takes over from Bill Westrate, chair and chief executive officer of American Family Insurance. “I’m honored to chair the IIHS Board and collaborate on the industry’s shared mission […]
Deadline to Apply for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence May 2
Outstanding U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers can apply for a total of $1.5 million in cash prizes starting today. Since 2017, more than $9 million has been awarded to 158 skilled trades teachers and their programs. The deadline to apply for the 2025 prize is Friday, May 2. Teachers can apply online. This […]
2025 Most Influential Women Award Recipients Announced
The Women’s Industry Network annually honors women who have enhanced the collision repair industry. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the recipients of its 2025 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards, honoring women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry. The announcement came in support of 2025’s International Women’s Day that is celebrated March […]
Trump Administration 25% Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexico Go into Effect Today
Also announced doubling of tariffs on imports from China to 20%. The Trump Administration announced yesterday it is implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) today to combat the threat to U.S. national security, including public health, posed by unchecked drug trafficking. The new tariffs include: 25% tariff […]
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Florida Panhandle
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Affordable Body Shop in Panama City, Fla. Affordable Body Shop has been the top choice in the Florida Panhandle for years, providing repairs, guiding customers through every step, and ensuring exceptional satisfaction. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, operates 316 collision repair facilities nationwide.
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in California
Guadalupe Lara and Marco Fernandez have transitioned their Modesto body shop, formerly known as Luxury Collision Center to the ProColor Collision brand. ProColor Collision Modesto, located at 1216 6th Street will continue the growth plan for their family-owned auto shop business, which has served the greater Modesto area for four years. “As we looked at […]
Nexterra Partners with CSN Collision to Extend Choice Repair Network Referral Program
Nexterra Solutions, LLC announced today the alignment of its auto physical damage service divisions. With the Nexterra Solutions umbrella launch, the firm now provides a highly scalable, diverse and customizable suite of claims and auto repair management solutions. These services are provided to insurers, automotive dealerships, fleet operators, rideshare companies, OEMs, and MSO companies through […]
State Farm Reports Improved 2024 Financial Results Amid Continued Underwriting Losses
Auto insurance business sees significant improvement as underwriting losses narrow compared to 2023. State Farm reported net income of $5.3 billion in 2024, a sharp turnaround from the $6.3 billion net loss in 2023. Despite continued underwriting losses in its auto and homeowners insurance businesses, the property and casualty (P-C) group of companies benefited from […]
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