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Consumer Sentiment Declines on Growing Inflation Worries

September 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Consumer sentiment was down nearly 6% in August versus July, declining for the first time in four months. Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-month reading, moving down about 6% from July, and over 14% from August 2024 according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers report released August 29. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to […]

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

Jason Trewin Named CEO of I-CAR Australia

September 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

I-CAR Australia appointed Jason Trewin as chief executive officer, promoting him from his previous role as chief operating officer. Trewin has worked at I-CAR Australia for several years, where he has been involved in the organization’s growth and industry partnerships. The company provides training for collision repair standards. The board of directors approved the appointment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, I-CAR Australia, People

Plasnomic Seeks Partners to Join Global Plastic Repair Alliance

September 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Plasnomic announced August 28 that it is seeking repair providers, trainers and equipment manufacturers to join its Global Plastic Repair Alliance. The company, established earlier this year, aims to standardize plastic repair processes in the collision repair industry. It announced the formation of its alliance council in May. “We encourage the industry to sign up […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, Plasnomic, Plastic Repair, Standards

SEMA Acquires Off-Road Business Association

September 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced August 29 it has acquired the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a nonprofit trade group representing businesses in the off-road and powersports industries. SEMA did not disclose financial terms of the deal. The acquisition brings together two organizations that have collaborated on industry advocacy efforts, particularly regarding motorized vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Off-Road Business Association, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Boyd Group Celebrates 1,000th Location Milestone

August 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) celebrated achieving its 1,000th location milestone on August 28th at a community event at its Gerber Collision & Glass location in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Boyd announced its 1,000-location achievement when reporting its second quarter results earlier this month. “What an amazing accomplishment for our organization,” said Boyd Group President & […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Openings, Tennessee

Collision Repair Education Foundation Establishes Award, Memorial Fund After Texas Collision Repair Instructor’s Death

August 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Jeff Wilson, wife and son died in July floods; new initiatives honor 30-year educator’s legacy. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has created two initiatives to honor Jeff Wilson, a collision repair instructor who died with his wife and son in Texas flooding in July. Wilson taught collision repair for 30 years at Humble High […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Nominations

Waymo Receives First NYC Permit to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Manhattan, Brooklyn

August 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Waymo has been granted New York City’s first permit to test autonomous vehicles in parts of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. The permit allows the Alphabet subsidiary to test up to eight vehicles through late September 2025, with a trained specialist required behind the wheel at all times. The testing program operates under what the city […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, New York City, Robotaxi, Waymo

Will Jackson Named CFO of TERREPOWER Collision Business Unit

August 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

TERREPOWER appointed Will Jackson as chief financial officer of its Collision Business Unit, effective Sept. 1, the sustainable manufacturing company announced Wednesday. Jackson, a 17-year company veteran, previously served as interim CFO and has led multiple functions within TERREPOWER’s corporate finance team. “Will’s appointment reflects his strategic leadership and the significant contributions he has made […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BBB Industries, People, TerrePower

Ezi Methods Celebrates Six Million Repair Method Download Milestone

August 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

UK-based Ezi Methods has reached six million downloads of its automotive repair methods, with a user in Australia completing the milestone download. Stephen Marshall, site manager for a Drive Group repair center in Balcatta, Western Australia, downloaded the six millionth repair method from the company’s database. The platform currently contains nearly 80,000 repair methods covering […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Ezi-Methods

MSO Symposium Registration Now Open

August 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

November 3 event will be held in Las Vegas prior to AAPEX and SEMA. Registration has opened for the 14th annual MSO Symposium. The event is scheduled for November 3 in Las Vegas ahead of the AAPEX and SEMA trade shows. Advance registration rates are available online for a limited time. Attendance is restricted to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MSO Symposium

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  • Consumer Sentiment Declines on Growing Inflation Worries September 2, 2025
  • Jason Trewin Named CEO of I-CAR Australia September 2, 2025
  • Plasnomic Seeks Partners to Join Global Plastic Repair Alliance September 2, 2025
  • SEMA Acquires Off-Road Business Association September 2, 2025
  • Boyd Group Celebrates 1,000th Location Milestone August 29, 2025
  • Collision Repair Education Foundation Establishes Award, Memorial Fund After Texas Collision Repair Instructor’s Death August 28, 2025
  • Waymo Receives First NYC Permit to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Manhattan, Brooklyn August 28, 2025

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