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U.S. House Subcommittee to Consider REPAIR Act, Other Right to Repair and Data Access Bills at January 13 Hearing

January 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Sixteen bills included on hearing agenda focused on automotive issues. The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee’s Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee will hold a hearing next week on more than a dozen automotive bills, including several addressing vehicle data access and right to repair issues that have drawn strong interest from the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, American Vehicle Owners Alliance, Automotive Body Parts Association, Automotive Care Association, Automotive Service Association, Data Access, legislation, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher in January Preliminary Results

January 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

University of Michigan reports index reached 54.0 in early January, highest reading since September 2025 but nearly 25% below year-ago levels. Consumer sentiment rose for the second consecutive month in early January, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index reached 54.0 in preliminary January results, up 2.1% from 52.9 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, University of Michigan

State Farm and Progressive Reduce Auto Insurance Rates Auto Rate Decreases in Tennessee, Louisiana

January 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

State Farm announced personal auto insurance rate decreases in Tennessee and Progressive will is lowering rates in Louisiana, continuing a trend of declining rates driven by reduced claims frequency. State Farm reduced auto rates by more than 10% on average in Tennessee, that took effect Dec. 15 for new business and will take effect mid-January […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Louisiana, Premiums, Progressive, State Farm, Tennessee

ASE Education Foundation Names 2026 Officers, Adds Eight to Board

January 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The ASE Education Foundation has elected new officers and appointed eight new members to its board of directors for 2026. Brian LaCroix, automotive instructor at Capital Region BOCES Career and Tech School in Albany, N.Y., is the new board chair. Jim Sennett, manager of automotive repair programs for the American Automobile Association, is vice chair. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Board of Directors, People

Maine Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Changed State’s Automotive Right to Repair Law

January 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Governor raises concerns that telematics access provision inlegislation was a “finger on the scale in favor of auto manufacturers” compared to independent repair facilities. Urges legislature to pass alternative bill. Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed legislation Jan. 7 that would have made significant changes to Maine’s automotive right to repair law, a statute voters approved […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Maine, Right to Repair, Telematics

Boyd Group Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Joe Hudson’s Acquisition

January 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD; NYSE: BGSI) said Wednesday it has received regulatory approval to complete its previously announced $1.3 billion acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, with closing expected Jan. 9. The collision repair consolidator announced the definitive agreement Oct. 29 to purchase the 258-location chain from private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Joe Hudson's Collision Center

CCC Launches OEM Certification Management Program

January 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Nissan first vehicle manufacturer to join. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) announced today that Nissan will be the first vehicle manufacturer to participate in the CCC OEM Link Network, a program designed to support OEM collision repair facility certification programs. Through the partnership, CCC will manage certified network operations for Nissan, including administration of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, Nissan, OEM Certification

Ama Capital, Keyhaven Acquire UK Collision Repair MSO Vella Group

January 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Vella Group, the collision repair firm operating 18 locations in northwest England and the Midlands, has received strategic investment from Ama Capital and Keyhaven Capital Partners to back a management buyout and fund expansion. The transaction marks the first investment in the collision repair industry for London-based Ama Capital, an operator-led private equity firm. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ama Capital, Keyhaven Capital, United Kingdom, Vella Group

Brightpoint Acquires Collision Repair Center in Tennessee

January 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Brightpoint Auto Body Repair has acquired Bruce’s Body Shop in Paris, Tenn., the company’s fifth location in middle Tennessee. The acquired business is now operating as Bruce’s Auto Body Center. “Bruce’s has built a legacy of trust through craftsmanship and integrity,” said Paul Williams, president of Brightpoint Auto Body Repair. “We are proud to welcome […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, Tennesee

The Riverside Company Acquires Certified Collision Group from Incline Equity Partners

January 7, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Network of OEM-certified collision repair facilities supports independent businesses in U.S. and Canada. The Riverside Company has acquired the Certified Collision Group (CCG), the subscription-based membership network for independent collision repair facilities, from Incline Equity Partners. Terms of the transaction, announced yesterday, were not disclosed. CCG, founded in 2014, provides independent collision repairers with access […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Certified Collision Group, Incline Equity Partners, Riverside Company

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