The crisis surrounding China’s rare earth export restrictions continues to escalate, with US auto suppliers now joining their European counterparts in demanding urgent government intervention to prevent widespread production disruptions across the automotive industry. According to a report by Reuters, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, issued a stark warning Wednesday that auto parts companies are […]
New Light-Vehicle Sales Ease Up in May
Sales pace slows after accelerating in March and April in anticipation of higher vehicle prices due to tariffs. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) reports that new light-vehicle sales slowed to a 15.7-million-unit SAAR in May 2025, following back-to-back months where the SAAR clocked in above 17 million units. According to NADA’s monthly Market Beat […]
Crash Champions Adds Two LUXE |EV Certified Locations in California
Crash Champions announced the conversion of two existing Northern California collision repair centers to the company’s rapidly expanding LUXE | EV Certified network. Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified repair centers specialize in luxury and highline EV vehicles, offering customers a tailored experience backed by the organization’s commitment to superior quality and a lifetime warranty. […]
European Auto Suppliers Association Says Supply Chains Already Impacted by China Rare Earth Export Restrictions
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, said the European automotive supply industry is already experiencing significant disruption due to China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets used in electric motors and other electronic components and sensors. These restrictions have led to the shutdown of several production lines and plants across Europe, […]
ASE President and CEO Johnson to Address Instructors at Annual Training Conference
Dave Johnson, president and CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 ASE Instructor Training Conference, scheduled for July 21-24 in St. Louis, Mo. Johnson, who has been leading ASE since January 2024, will cover a variety of pertinent topics with conference participants, including ASE’s […]
Music City Collision Conference Announces Speaker Lineup
Innovation and leadership focus of September 26-27 event. The Music City Collision Conference announced the speakers for its 2025 event. Taking place Friday, September 26-27 in Nashville, Tenn. at the Southwest Conference Center, the two-day gathering promises to bring together the best minds in the collision repair industry for high-impact education, collaboration, and inspiration. More […]
Driving Force Collision Expands Into Northeast With 3-Store New York Acquisition
Driving Force Collision has acquired Precision Auto Works of LIC, a three-location collision repair company serving New York City and Long Island markets, according to advisory firms that handled the transaction. The acquisition, finalized in November 2024, marks Driving Force’s first expansion into the Northeast region. The deal was announced this week after what the […]
Adam Tolowitzki Appointed VP of Strategy at Advantage Parts Solutions
Advantage Parts Solutions announced that Adam Tolowitzki is stepping into a new role as Vice President of Strategy. Adam brings a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation to this pivotal position within the company. “Adam is known for his thoughtful, strategic, and people-centered approach,” said Bob Kirstiuk, CEO. “His passion for innovation and […]
Motor Trades Association Concerned Proposed IAG-RAC WA Alliance Threatens Future of Australia’s Independent Motoring Club Insurance
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has condemned Insurance Australia Group’s (IAG) proposed strategic alliance with RAC WA, warning that this move—alongside proposed acquisitions of RACQ and RAA Insurance—marks the beginning of the end for locally owned, motoring club-based insurance in Australia. According to the MTAA, if approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer […]
Appraisal Clause Bill Introduced in New Jersey
Proposed mandatory appraisal provisions part of growing national trend. New Jersey has joined a growing national movement to strengthen policyholder rights in auto insurance disputes with the introduction of Senate Bill 4534 (SB 4534), which would require all automobile insurers operating in the state to include appraisal provisions in their policies when disputes occur over […]
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