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New Coalition Forms to Advocate for Vehicle Data Rights

February 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

A new organization called the American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) launched February 25 with the stated goal of ensuring vehicle owners have access and control over data generated by their vehicles. The coalition includes eight founding members: the American Car Rental Association (ACRA), the National Consumers League, the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA), Enterprise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, American Vehicle Owners Alliance, Data Access, Enterprise Mobility, Hertz, Safelite

Tim Welsh Named President at CCC

February 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry veteran brings experience in digital transformation, insurance and financial services. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) has appointed Tim Welsh as President, expanding its executive leadership team. Welsh will oversee market-facing functions, bringing experience from leadership roles at U.S. Bank and McKinsey & Company. Welsh most recently served as Vice Chair of Consumer and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, People

Scott Gerling Promoted to Chief Development Officer at Classic Collision

February 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision announced the promotion of Scott Gerling to Chief Development Officer. Since joining the company in 2019 as Executive Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, Scott has been a driving force behind Classic Collision’s growth, helping expand its footprint from 26 regional locations to over 300 nationwide. Gerling’s strategic vision, leadership, and expertise in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, People

Brian Driehorst Named CEO of Plasnomic to Lead Global Collision Repair Industry Plastic Repair Standards Initiative

February 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plasnomic has named Brian Driehorst as CEO, tasking him with leading the organization’s efforts to establish global standards for plastic repair in the collision repair industry. Driehorst brings experience in collision repair, supply chain management, and auto insurance claims. He will oversee Plasnomic’s mission to develop certification programs and compliance frameworks aimed at standardizing plastic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Plasnomic, Plastic Repair, Standards

Rotunda Capital Partners Acquires AirPro Diagnostics

February 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rotunda Capital Partners announced it has acquired AirPro Diagnostics, the provider of remote and on-site Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) diagnostics, scanning, programming and calibration solutions for the automotive, glass and collision repair industries. The partnership, formed in collaboration with existing management, will accelerate AirPro’s growth trajectory and broaden its reach to meet the market’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AirPro Diagnostics, Rotunda Capital Partners

Driven Brands Reports 2024 Revenue of $2.3 Billion

February 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces CEO transition and car wash business sale. Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN), the parent of CARSTAR and MAACO, announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results on February 25, while also revealing plans for a CEO transition and the sale of its U.S. car wash business. For 2024, Driven Brands delivered revenue […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Driven Brands, Earnings, People

B&R Auto Acquired Highway 64 Truck and Auto Salvage in New Mexico

February 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Expands its network footprint across the Western U.S. B&R Auto, a portfolio company of Highview Capital, LLC, today announced the acquisition of Highway 64 Truck and Auto Salvage in Farmington, N.M. This acquisition further expands the B&R Western U.S. network into the state of New Mexico and across the entire Southwestern U.S., reaching into the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auotmotive Recyclers, B&R Auto, New Mexico

NCOIL Adopts Motor Vehicle Glass Model Act to Combat Fraud and Enhance Consumer Protection

February 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property & Casualty Insurance Committee announced it has taken decisive action against what its sponsor says is the growing problem of auto glass repair fraud by adopting the Motor Vehicle Glass Model Act on February 14. Sponsored by Representative Michael Sarge Pollock of Kentucky, the model legislation provides […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Auto Glass, legislation, Model Bill, National Conference of Insurance Legislators

AAA Reports Fear of Self-Driving Vehicles Persists

February 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Drivers say they want better vehicle safety systems over self-driving cars. According to AAA’s latest survey on autonomous vehicles, 13% of U.S. drivers would trust riding in self-driving vehicles – an increase from last year, when this number was 9%. Despite this slight increase, 6 in 10 U.S. drivers still report being afraid to ride […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AEB, Autonomous Vehicles

Empire Auto Parts Scholarship Applications Open

February 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Empire Auto Parts has announced the continuation of its Scholarship Fund for the second year. This initiative awards two scholarships to students enrolled in post-secondary collision repair programs in underserved communities within Empire’s market. The fund, created in recognition of Black History Month, is administered by the TechForce Foundation. More information and a scholarship application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Empire Auto Parts, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

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