Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has opened a branch in Springdale, Ark., adding to the company’s network of more than 170 locations dedicated to automotive refinishing products. The facility will serve collision repair shops and automotive refinishers in northwest Arkansas’ growing market. “With this Springdale location, we’ll be able to best support our existing customers who are […]
CCC Expands Opus IVS Integration to Deliver ADAS Insights to Collision Repair Facilities
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:CCCS) announced an expanded integration with Opus IVS, bringing Opus IVS’ enhanced ADAS Map solution to the CCC ONE platform. This collaboration provides collision repairers with the ability to access advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) guidelines from Opus IVS and then add them to the estimate, helping enhance workflow efficiency, reduce […]
WIN Opens Nominations for 2026 Most Influential Women Awards
The Women’s Industry Network announced it is accepting nominations for its Most Influential Women awards through January 5. The awards recognize women working in collision repair across the United States and Canada. Recipients will be honored at the annual WIN Conference scheduled for May 4-6, at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa […]
NABC Relaunches Recycled Rides for Schools Collision Repair Program
The National Auto Body Council is relaunching its Recycled Rides for Schools program after retooling the initiative to address changes in schools during the school shutdowns due to the pandemic, changing repair standards and insurance requirements. The program, which provides technical students with hands-on collision repair experience while refurbishing donated vehicles for families in need, […]
Boyd Group Acquires Joe Hudson’s for $1.3 Billion, Launches U.S. IPO
Collision repair consolidator adds 258 locations, announces NYSE listing to fund expansion. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced October 29 it has agreed to acquire Joe Hudson’s Collision Center for $1.3 billion while simultaneously launching a $780 million initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, marking the company’s entry into U.S. public […]
Stellantis Announces Partnership to Deploy 5,000 Robotaxis Globally
Partners include NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn. Initial operations planned for the U.S. Stellantis announced yesterday a partnership with NVIDIA, Uber Technologies Inc. and Foxconn to develop and deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles for robotaxi services, with production targeted to begin in 2028. Uber plans to deploy 5,000 Stellantis autonomous vehicles in select cities worldwide, with […]
Axalta Reports Record Profitability Despite Revenue Decline in Third Quarter
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) reported net sales of $1.3 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, down 2% year-over-year, as the company achieved record adjusted earnings despite persistent headwinds in its automotive refinish business. The company posted adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $294 million, a quarterly record, with […]
Kinetic Launches AI Imaging System for Collision Repair Facilities
Kinetic announced the launch of an AI-powered imaging system designed to speed up the collision repair estimating process. The system, called Kinetic Vision, uses computer vision to scan damaged vehicles and create 3D digital models. The company’s data analytics system, Kinetic Intelligence, then generates repair estimates, which are reviewed by estimators before being sent to […]
Collision Industry Foundation Elects Five New Trustees
The Collision Industry Foundation has announced the results of its board election, with five new trustees set to begin their terms following the organization’s annual meeting on January 19. The new trustees are Amber Alley, general manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender; Barry Barbee, director of industry relations, insurance and collision at RunBuggy; Tom Julius, […]
Satisfaction with Auto Insurance Claims Flat
J.D. Power annual study finds satisfaction strained by higher deductibles, more total losses. Seven percent of insureds report avoiding filing a claim. Auto insurance rates have finally started to decline from the near-record highs of 2024, but customers are still feeling the sting of several years of sky-high insurance costs when it comes to their […]
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