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Commercial Vehicle Industry Prevails in Lawsuit Against California Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

May 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

On May 15, courts accepted an agreement in a lawsuit, which requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to repeal the High-Priority and Drayage provisions of the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. This rule would have required the affected fleets to purchase increasing percentages of zero-emission trucks. California has agreed that the lawsuit, filed jointly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, California Air Resources Board, Emissions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Lawsuits, NTEA, Specialty Equipment Market Association

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Groves, Texas

May 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Larry and Patti King, owners of CARSTAR Port Arthur, located in Groves, TX, officially welcomed guests to their new location during a grand opening event on Tuesday, May 6. Approximately 85 guests, including residents, business partners, and members of the Groves Chamber of Commerce, came together to celebrate the launch of the state-of-the-art collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

Australia’s IAG Acquires Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia Insurance Business

May 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAG today announced it will enter a strategic alliance with The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC) that includes IAG’s purchase of the RAC Insurance (RACI) business and a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement for RAC branded home, motor and niche insurance products. The consideration comprises $400 million for 100% acquisition of RACI and $950 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Insurance Australia Group

June 5 CIECA Webinar Examines AI in the Customer Experience

May 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that the next CIECA Webinar, AI in the Customer Experience, will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The one-hour live broadcast will feature Abhijeet Gulati, Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering at Mitchell, an Enlyte company, and Gaurav (Rav) Mendiratta, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Webinars

Vermont Governor Issues Executive Order to Pause Electric Vehicle Sales Requirements

May 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vermont Governor Phil Scott on May 13 issued Executive Order 04-25, directing the Agency of Natural Resources to pause enforcement of a multi-state plan requiring vehicle manufacturers to meet certain electric vehicle (EV) sales targets for passenger cars and medium- and heavy-trucks. “I continue to believe we should be incentivizing Vermonters to transition to cleaner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Electric Vehicles, Regulations, Vermont

Boyd Group Reports Sales of $778.3 Million in First Quarter

May 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Same store sales down 2.8% during quarter year-over-year. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) today announced sales of $778.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, down 1.0% from $786.5 million in the same period of 2024. Same-store sales declined 2.8% compared to 2024. The first quarter of 2025 had one less selling and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings, People

Lavell Chisum, Collision Repair Industry Inventor, Dies at 98

May 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The collision repair industry lost a visionary with the passing of Finis Lavell Chisum, 98, of McAlester, Okla. who died peacefully on May 7. Known affectionately as Lavell to friends and family, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy of innovation, entrepreneurship, and service. Chisum is best known as the inventor of the EZ Liner frame […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituaries, People

Dent Mechanic Group Partners with Hearts & Hammers to Restore Homes in South Dallas Community

May 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Mechanic Group (DMG), the Dallas-Fort Worth paintless dent repair company, today announced the continuation of its partnership with Hearts & Hammers, a local nonprofit dedicated to restoring homes for seniors, veterans, and neighbors in need. “At DMG, our mission goes beyond repairing cars—we’re here to restore lives and strengthen our community,” said Daniel Spaeth, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Dent Mechanic Group, Donations, Texas

Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Calls for Broader Right to Repair Action

May 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has welcomed the reappointment of the Hon. Dr. Andrew Leigh as Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, calling it a strong signal that the Albanese Government will continue its leadership on Right to Repair reform. The AAAA, which led the decade-long campaign for the Motor Vehicle Information Scheme […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, Right to Repair

Inaugural Music City Collision Conference September 26-27

May 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration open for Tennessee Collision Repairers Association organized event planned for Nashville. Tennessee’s collision repair industry will gather in Nashville September 26-27 for the inaugural Music City Collision Conference at the Southwest Conference Center. The Tennessee Collision Repairers Association (TCRA) organized event will include a trade show featuring industry vendors and educational sessions with speakers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Music City Collision Conference, Tennessee, Tennessee Collision Repairers Association

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