The collision repair industry lost a dedicated leader and advocate with the unexpected passing of Charles Edward “Chad” Sulkala on Saturday, May 31 at his home in Northampton, Mass. He was 54 years old. Chad’s impact on the collision repair industry spanned more than two decades, marked by exceptional volunteer service and leadership across multiple […]
Subaru Approves Hunter Engineering’s ADAS Calibration System
Hunter Engineering announced that Subaru has approved its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in the automaker’s U.S. dealer and collision repair network. The approval makes Subaru the fifth original equipment manufacturer to endorse the system, following Honda, Acura, Nissan and Infiniti. Hunter said additional automaker approvals are planned for 2025. The company […]
BASF Coatings Partners with Toyota Motor Europe on Body & Paint Program
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body & Paint program for Europe, building the foundation for a long-term strategic collaboration between the two companies for Toyota and Lexus brands. The partnership takes advantage of the premium automotive refinish solutions under the Glasurit and R-M brands in the […]
US Auto Suppliers Call for Action on China Rare Earth Restrictions
The crisis surrounding China’s rare earth export restrictions continues to escalate, with US auto suppliers now joining their European counterparts in demanding urgent government intervention to prevent widespread production disruptions across the automotive industry. According to a report by Reuters, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, issued a stark warning Wednesday that auto parts companies are […]
New Light-Vehicle Sales Ease Up in May
Sales pace slows after accelerating in March and April in anticipation of higher vehicle prices due to tariffs. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) reports that new light-vehicle sales slowed to a 15.7-million-unit SAAR in May 2025, following back-to-back months where the SAAR clocked in above 17 million units. According to NADA’s monthly Market Beat […]
Crash Champions Adds Two LUXE |EV Certified Locations in California
Crash Champions announced the conversion of two existing Northern California collision repair centers to the company’s rapidly expanding LUXE | EV Certified network. Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified repair centers specialize in luxury and highline EV vehicles, offering customers a tailored experience backed by the organization’s commitment to superior quality and a lifetime warranty. […]
European Auto Suppliers Association Says Supply Chains Already Impacted by China Rare Earth Export Restrictions
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, said the European automotive supply industry is already experiencing significant disruption due to China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets used in electric motors and other electronic components and sensors. These restrictions have led to the shutdown of several production lines and plants across Europe, […]
ASE President and CEO Johnson to Address Instructors at Annual Training Conference
Dave Johnson, president and CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 ASE Instructor Training Conference, scheduled for July 21-24 in St. Louis, Mo. Johnson, who has been leading ASE since January 2024, will cover a variety of pertinent topics with conference participants, including ASE’s […]
Music City Collision Conference Announces Speaker Lineup
Innovation and leadership focus of September 26-27 event. The Music City Collision Conference announced the speakers for its 2025 event. Taking place Friday, September 26-27 in Nashville, Tenn. at the Southwest Conference Center, the two-day gathering promises to bring together the best minds in the collision repair industry for high-impact education, collaboration, and inspiration. More […]
Driving Force Collision Expands Into Northeast With 3-Store New York Acquisition
Driving Force Collision has acquired Precision Auto Works of LIC, a three-location collision repair company serving New York City and Long Island markets, according to advisory firms that handled the transaction. The acquisition, finalized in November 2024, marks Driving Force’s first expansion into the Northeast region. The deal was announced this week after what the […]
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