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Erie Insurance Survey Says 14% of Americans Have Fallen Asleep While Driving

April 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sleep deprived drivers are turning America’s roadways into danger zones with potentially costly consequences. A new survey sponsored by Erie Insurance found that 14% of Americans have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, a recipe for solo crashes and multi-vehicle collisions. This alarming statistic is magnified by ERIE data that indicates a steady increase […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Erie Insurance

UK’s Steer Automotive Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers

April 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Steer Automotive Group, the UK-based multiple collision repair shop operator, announced the acquisition of React Accident Repair Group Limited, which operates two sites under The Paint & Bodyshop Hull and React Accident Repair Scunthorpe in eastern England. This acquisition supports the group strategy to strengthen its presence across the East Riding of Yorkshire and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

Insurance Association Says Legislation Repealing Florida’s No Fault Auto Insurance System Raises Costs and Hinder State’s Insurance Market Recovery

April 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) raised concerns over the passage of Florida House Bill 1181 (HB 1181) out of the Florida House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee that would reform no-fault insurance and increase minimum coverage limits. “Efforts to repeal Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system could result in higher auto insurance costs and increased […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Florida, legislation

NADA and SEMA Commend Introduction of Congressional Resolution to Revoke California EV Mandate

April 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is applauding the introduction by Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) of H.J.Res. 88, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution to revoke California’s waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule, which would ban the sale of gas-powered and hybrid vehicles. “Allowing the California Zero Emission Vehicle mandate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, National Automobile Dealers Association, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Auto Care Association to Host Tariffs, Trade Update Webinar April 9

April 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association will host a live webinar, Tariffs and Trade Update, on April 9, 2025, from 2-3 p.m. (EDT) to provide auto care industry professionals with the latest insights on trade developments and tariffs. The webinar will feature Nicole Bivens Collinson, managing principal, operating committee member, and international trade and government relations practice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Tariffs, Webinars

New Light-Vehicle Sales Surge in March

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumers seeking to beat tariff driven price increases push sales rate to highest level in nearly four years. According to the latest National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report, new light-vehicle sales recorded the highest monthly Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) in nearly four years this March. The SAAR reached 17.8 million units as […]

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

ABPA Letter Calls for U.S. Commerce Secretary to Pause Auto Parts Tariffs

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has written the U.S. Commerce Secretary seeking a pause on previously announced tariffs targeting imported vehicles and automobile parts. The 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the U.S. took effect today though vehicles from Canada and Mexico that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be subject to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aftermarket Parts, Automotive Body Parts Association, Tariffs

Colours Donates Over $220,000 to Support Collision Repair Schools Through CREF

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc., the family-owned and operated paint, body and equipment distributor, invested in the future of the industry, donating over $220,000 worth of products to assist collision repair education programs during its 2025 Trade Show through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). “CREF plays a critical role in supporting collision repair education and addressing the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Colours Inc., Donations

Solera Launches New AI-Driven Fleet Management Platform

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera has announced the launch of the Solera Fleet Platform, an AI-driven platform that integrates fleet intelligence tools to improve operational visibility and control. The new platform combines Solera’s existing solutions into a connected ecosystem for fleet management. “Solera is a leading force committed to driving ongoing innovation in global commercial fleet management,” said Amanda […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Fleet Management, Solera

National Oak Distributors and Integrated Supply Network Announce Merger

April 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Combined company brings together distributor specializing in paint, body and equipment with auto tool and equipment distributor. National Oak Distributors (NOD), the automotive paint, body and equipment (PBE) wholesale distributor, and Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an automotive tool and equipment wholesale distributor, announced that they have completed a merger of the two businesses. NOD has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, integrated Supply Network, National Oak Distributors, Warehouse Distributor

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