The National Auto Body Council has appointed Brian Gallamore as program manager for its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program, replacing George Avery, who is retiring after 13 years leading the initiative. Gallamore, a career firefighter who most recently served as Special Operations Captain for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, will oversee the […]
Crash Champions Holds Annual Summit for 1,000 Employees in San Diego
Crash Champions hosted more than 1,000 employees and industry partners at its annual Champions Summit August 6-8 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. The three-day event included keynote speakers, industry presentations, panel discussions and a vendor expo featuring more than 30 automotive and collision repair companies, including LKQ, 3M […]
Fourth Quarter 2024 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up 2.4% Compared to 2023
Employment and number of independent collision repair centers were down in the fourth quarter last year compared to 2023. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that employment was down in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year but average weekly wages were up. The […]
Study Shows Rising Demand for Autonomous Driving Features
A new study shows consumer demand for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems increased significantly in 2025, with nearly half of prospective car buyers wanting hands-off highway driving capabilities. AutoPacific’s 2025 Future Vehicle Planner surveyed nearly 18,000 licensed drivers ages 18 and older who plan to buy new vehicles within three years. The study […]
CIECA to Launch Innovation Showcase at Annual Conference
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association will debut an Innovation Showcase at its 16th annual CONNEX conference Sept. 23-25 at the Hilton Nashville Green Hills in Nashville, Tennessee. The showcase will feature presentations on technology applications in the collision repair industry, with the conference theme “Insights to Innovation: The Future of Collision Industry Technology.” Industry […]
OSHA to Host Safe + Sound Week August 11-17 Focusing on Emergency Preparedness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will partner with businesses nationwide for Safe + Sound Week from August 11-17, emphasizing emergency preparedness and workplace safety programs. The annual event recognizes workplace safety successes and provides resources for keeping workers safe. More than 5,000 businesses participated last year to raise awareness about worker safety and health. […]
Legislation Aimed at Supporting Rural Small Businesses Takes Step Towards Becoming Law
Before returning home for Congress’ August recess, the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee advanced legislation aimed at supporting small businesses in rural areas. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that S. 1703, also known as the Rural Small Business Resilience Act, would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in July Compared to Last Year
While up year over year, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index is down slightly from June. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were lower in July compared to June but above July 2024. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 207.4, which is still an increase of 2.9% […]
Colours Acquires Fox Valley Auto Paint Locations in Rockford and Aurora, Illinois
Colours Inc. announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Auto Paints’ locations in Rockford and Aurora, Ill. “We’re excited to welcome the Fox Valley team and their loyal customers into the Colours family,” said Ali Mahalak, President & CEO of Colours, Inc. “Our goal is to make this a seamless transition while enhancing what’s already working […]
Fix Auto UK Announces Addition of Rugby Collision Repair Facility to its Network
Fix Auto UK has added a Rugby-based repair center to its network, marking the franchise’s 12th new appointment in 2025. Terry Monaghan, who has operated vehicle repair centers in the Midlands for more than three decades, has brought his Rugby location into the Fix Auto UK group. The facility was previously part of Rhodes Accident […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- …
- 1110
- Next Page »