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ASE Launches Test Prep Partner Program

March 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) on March 3 introduced a licensing program designed to identify third-party test preparation materials that align with ASE certification exams. “ASE certification tests are created by automotive industry experts to reflect real-world knowledge and skills,” said Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE. “The officially licensed ASE […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE

NORTHEAST Dollars Giveaway Returns for 2026 Trade Show

March 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

10 Pre-registered attendees will receive a $500 voucher redeemable with vendors at the Northeast Trade Show. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will award $5,000 in NORTHEAST Dollars to 10 randomly selected attendees during its 49th annual NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, scheduled for March 20-22 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Northeast Trade Show

CSN Collision Adds Quebec Collision Repair Facility to Network

March 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision has added L’Atelier St-Ambroise in St-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Quebec, Canada to its network, effective Jan. 1. The collision repair facility is a new business launched by owner Stéphane Dumas, who said the decision to join CSN was driven by the network’s collaborative approach. “CSN demonstrates a strong openness toward its network, and that approach aligns […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision, Network Affiliations, Quebec

Alabama, Louisiana Insurance Commissioners Welcome State Farm’s $5 Billion Policyholder Dividend

March 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance regulators in Alabama and Louisiana are praising State Farm’s decision to return money to auto policyholders after the nation’s largest auto insurer declared its biggest customer dividend in company history. The dividend announcements follow State Farm’s Feb. 26 disclosure that its auto business swung to a $4.6 billion underwriting gain in 2025 — its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, Insurance Commissioner, Louisiana, Premiums, State Farm

CCC Intelligent Solutions Adds John Schweitzer to Board

March 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CCC) has appointed John Schweitzer to its board of directors, adding an enterprise technology executive with more than 30 years of experience in data platforms and global sales leadership. The appointment is the latest in a series of board-level additions at CCC as the Chicago-based company aligns its governance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, CCC

Focus Advisors Reports Collision Repair M&A Activity Slowed in 2025

February 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advisory firm says EBITDA multiples hold steady, but valuations down on lower operator performance in wake of market slowdown. Collision repair merger and acquisition activity dropped significantly in 2025, with fewer deals, longer timelines and lower valuations driven by declining claim counts and revenue pressure, according to Focus Advisors’ annual Year in Review report published […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Focus Advisors

Caliber Announces CFO Resignation, Names Interim Replacement

February 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber, the parent company of Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, announced a leadership change in its finance organization. Judd Nystrom resigned as chief financial officer effective Feb. 25 for personal reasons, the Lewisville, Texas-based company said. Caliber said the resignation was not the result of any disagreement related to financial reporting, compliance issues or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, People

Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships Now Accepting Applications Through March 31

February 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Federated Auto Parts is accepting applications for 13 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, the company announced Feb. 24. The application deadline is March 31. The scholarships, named for the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, are open to students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers, including those enrolled in ASE-certified collision repair technician […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federated Auto Parts, Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Workforce Development

Women’s Industry Network Launches 2026 Sponsorship Campaign

February 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Annnounces three Diamond-Level sponsors. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has launched its 2026 annual sponsorship campaign, reporting that nearly 70% of prior sponsors have already renewed and six new sponsors have signed on. Among the new commitments, The Boyd Group, Caliber and OEC have each joined at the Diamond level — WIN’s highest tier of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Women's Industry Network

State Farm Reports $4.6 Billion Auto Underwriting Gain, Declares $5 Billion Customer Dividend

February 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurer’s auto business swings to first underwriting profit since 2020, citing lower repair costs and fewer collisions. State Farm reported net income of $12.9 billion in 2025, more than doubling the $5.3 billion posted in 2024 and marking the company’s strongest annual result in recent history. The turnaround was driven by a return to underwriting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, State Farm

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