While up month-over-month, NADA reports sales were down year-over-year. New light-vehicle sales in February reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.8 million units, a 1.4% decline year-over-year, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association’s (NADA) latest Market Beat report authored by chief economist Patrick Manzi. While the February SAAR improved compared to January 2026, […]
California Approves State Farm’s 6.2% Auto Rate Reduction
The California Department of Insurance has approved State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company’s request to reduce personal auto insurance rates by 6.2%, the company announced March 4. The rate cut takes effect May 8 for new business and renewals. Individual policyholder changes will vary depending on their specific policy. The approval follows a filing State […]
New Hampshire Drivers See Auto Insurance Rate Cuts From Major Carriers
Several major auto insurers have reduced personal auto insurance rates in New Hampshire, with approved decreases ranging from 3% to 11%, the New Hampshire Insurance Department announced March 5. The rate reductions are part of a broader national trend of declining personal auto premiums as claims severity and collision claims ease after years of sharp […]
URG Opens Nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame Class
The United Recyclers Group (URG) is accepting nominations for its second annual Hall of Fame, with up to two inductees to be recognized at the organization’s annual training conference in May. The Hall of Fame, established in 2025, honors individuals who have made lasting contributions to URG and the automotive recycling industry. Nominees may include […]
Women in Auto Care Ships Celebration Kits to Mark International Women’s Day
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, distributed nearly 50 celebration kits to companies across the automotive aftermarket to recognize women in the industry as part of its 2026 International Women’s Day initiative. The campaign, announced March 6, coincides with the annual global observance on Mar. 8 and represents the latest […]
Florida’s Top 5 Auto Insurance Groups Indicate Average 8% Rate Decrease for 2026
Insurance commissioner credits legislative reform for reductions. Florida’s five largest auto insurance groups are indicating an average rate decrease of 8% for 2026, Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky announced March 5. The five groups — Progressive, Berkshire Hathaway (GEICO), State Farm, Allstate and USAA — collectively represent 78% of Florida’s auto insurance market. One of […]
IBIS Global Summit 2026 Headed to Vienna; Early Bird Registration Opens
The IBIS Global Summit 2026 will take place June 16-18 at the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere in Vienna, Austria, with early bird registration now available at a discounted rate for a limited time. The annual summit is the flagship event for IBIS Worldwide, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, which has hosted global collision repair industry […]
National Average Gas Price Jumps Nearly 27 Cents to $3.25
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline surged nearly 27 cents in a single week to $3.25, driven by rising crude oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East, AAA reported March 5. The spike — the largest weekly increase since March 2022 during the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict — […]
ASE Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Busch Memorial Scholarships
The ASE Education Foundation is accepting applications for the Michael Busch Memorial Scholarships, with two awards to be presented to collision repair students for the 2026–27 academic year. The deadline to apply is March 31. The scholarships are among the industry’s efforts to support students entering the collision repair workforce, which continues to face a […]
WIN Announces Full Program for May 4-6 Annual Conference in Tucson
Dare Rosberry to deliver keynote on Six Disciplines of Uncommon Performance. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has confirmed the keynote speaker and complete breakout session lineup for its 2026 Annual Conference, set for May 4-6 at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The organization also extended its early-bird registration […]
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