Over a 50+ year career in the collision industry, multi-shop owner later led CREF and CAPA. Clark Plucinski, a collision repair industry veteran who spent five decades advocating for workforce development and education, passed away Nov. 29, after a long battle with cancer. He was 75. Plucinski served as executive director of the Collision Repair […]
Brightpoint Auto Body Announces Expansion in Las Vegas
Frank’s Auto Body, a collision repair company operating under Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, will open a new facility in North Las Vegas, Nev., expanding beyond its two existing Henderson locations. The company, which has operated in the Las Vegas market for more than 40 years, said the North Las Vegas facility will include advanced collision […]
HD Repair Forum Opens Registration for March 18-19 Conference in Nashville
Registration is open online for the 2026 HD Repair Forum, scheduled for March 18-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville. The conference, which focuses on heavy-duty and medium-duty collision repair, will co-locate with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. “TMC has been a great partner […]
ASA Urges Support for Federal Catalytic Converter Theft Legislation
The Automotive Service Association is calling on collision repair facility owners to contact their congressional representatives to support anti-theft legislation following a House hearing on crimes affecting small businesses. The House Small Business Committee held a hearing last week titled “Main Street under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses.” Committee Chairman Roger Williams […]
AASP/NJ Backs Right to Appraisal Bills in Legislature
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is supporting proposed legislation that would require all automobile insurance policies in the state to include an appraisal clause. Assembly Bill 6106 was filed Nov. 24 by Reps. Dan Hutchinson (D-District 4) and Cody Miller (D-District 4). The bill is a companion to SB 4534, […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Rise 1.3% in November
While up month-over-month, the results were flat year-over-year. Wholesale used vehicle prices adjusted for mix, mileage, and seasonality increased 1.3% in November compared to October, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index released by Cox Automotive. The seasonally adjusted index reached 205.4, essentially unchanged from November 2024. The increase runs counter to the typical […]
Nancy Pierce Named CEO at GEICO
Todd Combs departs for role at JPMorgan. Adam Johnson appointed president of Berkshire Hathaway’s consumer products, service and retailing businesses including automotive. Berkshire Hathaway announced today that Nancy L. Pierce has been name chief executive officer of GEICO, effective immediately. Todd A. Combs is exiting the role to join JPMorgan Chase & Co. Pierce, who […]
Classic Collision Acquires 9 Location MSO with Facilities in Georgia, South Carolina
Classic Collision has acquired Kendrick Paint & Body, adding nine collision repair facilities in Augusta, Martinez and Evans, Ga., as well as Aiken, S.C. Kendrick Paint & Body, founded in 1952, was the largest family-owned collision repair network in the Central Savannah River Area. Atlanta-based Classic Collision operates 362 collision repair facilities nationwide.
CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Spring, Texas
CSN Milstead Collision, a family-owned collision repair facility in Spring, Texas in the Houston area, has joined the CSN Collision Network. The Milstead family has operated automotive businesses in the region for more than 50 years. Dick Milstead founded Milstead Automotive in 1971, and the family opened the collision repair facility in 2000. “When we […]
WIN Opens Registration for 20th Annual Conference in Tucson
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for its 2026 Annual Conference, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary. The conference will be held May 4-6 at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz. This year’s theme is Empowering Excellence – 20 Years of Driving Change and Building Leadership. “Help us […]
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