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US Auto Suppliers Call for Action on China Rare Earth Restrictions

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, CLEPA, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Rare Earth Elements

New Light-Vehicle Sales Ease Up in May

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

Crash Champions Adds Two LUXE |EV Certified Locations in California

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Crash Champions, Openings

European Auto Suppliers Association Says Supply Chains Already Impacted by China Rare Earth Export Restrictions

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CLEPA, Rare Earth Elements, Supply Chain

ASE President and CEO Johnson to Address Instructors at Annual Training Conference

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, ASE, Career and Technical Education

Music City Collision Conference Announces Speaker Lineup

June 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Music City Collision Conference, Tennessee

Driving Force Collision Expands Into Northeast With 3-Store New York Acquisition

June 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Driving Force Collision, New York State

Adam Tolowitzki Appointed VP of Strategy at Advantage Parts Solutions

June 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advantage Parts Solutions, People

Motor Trades Association Concerned Proposed IAG-RAC WA Alliance Threatens Future of Australia’s Independent Motoring Club Insurance

June 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Insurance Australia Group, Motor Trades Association of Australia

Appraisal Clause Bill Introduced in New Jersey

June 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Appraisal Clause, legislation, New Jersey

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