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PPG Partners with Lucid Motors on Electric Vehicle Paint Technology

July 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced Thursday it has developed specialized exterior coatings for Lucid Motors’ luxury electric vehicles using the company’s Andaro pigment nanodispersion technology. The collaboration produced unique color effects for Lucid’s Air sedan and Gravity SUV lines, including the brand’s signature Zenith Red finish. The technology increases chroma, or color intensity, and provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lucid, PPG

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Set New Record in June

July 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Policies in Force

Auto policies were up over 19% from June 2024. Quarter ending combined ratio down nearly 6 points year-over-year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 25,668,000 in June, an increase of 4,126,400 or 19.2% from 21,541,600 in June 2024. The June total personal auto policies in force […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

Uber Partners with Lucid and Nuro for 20,000-Vehicle Robotaxi Program

July 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Uber Technologies Inc. announced Thursday a partnership with electric vehicle maker Lucid Group Inc. and autonomous driving company Nuro Inc. to deploy 20,000 or more self-driving vehicles over six years. The robotaxi program will use Lucid Gravity vehicles equipped with Nuro’s Level 4 autonomous driving system, called the Nuro Driver. The first launch is planned […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Lucid, Nuro, Robotaxi, Uber

LKQ Partners with Fix Auto UK in Five-Year Supply Agreement

July 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

LKQ and Fix Auto UK have signed a five-year partnership that supports long-term success and sustainability for all Fix Auto UK Franchise Partners. Following a successful three-year relationship, the two organizations have entered a new agreement running from September 1 until May 2030, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable growth and excellence. As part of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Fix Auto UK, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

Report Examines Importance of Proper ADAS Calibration

July 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Ascential Technologies whitepaper emphasizes calibration importance after vehicle repairs. A new study examining the importance of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration methods on the performance of the safety systems. Ascential Technologies released the whitepaper Wednesday titled The importance of ADAS calibration for collision prevention and road safety. The study was co-sponsored by Dealer Tire […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Calibration

U.S. Labor Department Takes Over Perkins Act Career Education Programs Amid Legal Challenge

July 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education implemented a workforce development partnership Tuesday that shifts administration of career and technical education programs to the Labor Department, marking what officials call a major step toward reducing federal education bureaucracy. The partnership transfers day-to-day administration of programs funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association for Career and Technical Education, Career and Technical Education, Perkins Career Education Act, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. DOL

CAR Coalition Thanks Missouri Senator for Vehicle Right-to-Repair Support

July 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Advocacy group places billboards along I-44 corridor The CAR Coalition has purchased two billboards along Interstate 44 in Missouri to thank Senator Josh Hawley for supporting federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation. The billboards, located east and west of the I-44/Route 109 interchange in Eureka, recognize Hawley’s co-sponsorship of the REPAIR Act. In April, Hawley and Sen. […]

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

Fix Auto UK Adds Pembrokeshire Location to Collision Repair Network

July 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Fix Auto UK has added Fix Auto Pembrokeshire to its national network, expanding the company’s presence in West Wales. The repair center, formerly known as Withybush Coachworks Ltd, has operated as a family business since 1963. Current manager Adrian Haworth has run the operation for 26 years, initially working alongside his father Dave for 11 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom, Wales

Mopar Launches Expanded Accessories Program

July 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Mopar has launched an expanded accessories program offering more than 1,000 aftermarket products for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles sold through U.S. dealerships. The Mopar Affiliated Accessories program partners with more than 40 aftermarket suppliers to provide products that customers can order online through the Mopar eStore or at local dealerships. Items are delivered […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mopar

Boyd Group’s Mario Dimovski Named Head of Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council

July 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Mario Dimovski, director of circular repair and innovation at the Boyd Group, has been appointed to lead the Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, Plasnomic announced Tuesday. The council comprises industry leaders focused on establishing global standards for plastic repair practices in the collision repair industry. “Mario’s leadership, vision and global perspective make him uniquely qualified […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, People, Plasnomic

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