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Allstate Announces Leadership Team Changes

October 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Allstate Corporation announced changes to its senior leadership team, effective Oct. 1. Mario Rizzo will become Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the Property-Liability and Protection Services businesses. Rizzo was previously President, Property-Liability. Jess Merten, currently Chief Financial Officer, will become President, Property-Liability. He will report to Rizzo. John Dugenske will serve as the interim […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, People

Nationwide Decline in Vehicle Thefts Continued Through First Half of 2025

October 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stolen vehicles down 23% compared to mid-2024. Vehicle thefts in the United States fell 23% during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to a new analysis of reported thefts from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing and combating insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Insurance Crime Bureau, Vehicle Theft

Caliber Apprentice Program Generated $22.1M for Texas Economy in 2024

October 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program contributed $22.1 million in added income to the Texas economy in 2024, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the automotive repair company. The program’s 2024 economic impact was equivalent to supporting 288 jobs statewide, according to the study conducted by Lightcast, a labor market analytics firm. The analysis focused […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Caliber, Texas

Crash Champions Launches Third Annual Breast Cancer Research Fundraising Campaign

October 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced today it will partner with Susan G. Komen for its third consecutive October fundraising campaign supporting breast cancer research and treatment. Throughout October Crash Champions team members at the company’s 650-plus repair collision repair centers are raising funds for Komen through the sale of special-edition polos and t-shirts. The company is also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Fundraiser

IBIS Announces 2026 Conference Calendar and Theme

October 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS Worldwide has released its 2026 international conference schedule and unveiled Connecting Change Makers as its global theme for the year. The automotive collision repair industry networking platform will host conferences across multiple regions throughout 2026. The events are designed to bring together industry decision-makers and innovators. “Connecting Change Makers reflects the very essence of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: International Bodyshop Industry Symposium

Thatcham Research Finds Tesla’s Mega-Cast Parts Can Cut Repair Costs

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Two-year study challenges early insurance industry concerns about large aluminum castings as other vehicle manufacturers plan to adopt the technology. Tesla’s large-scale aluminum casting technology can reduce repair costs compared to traditional steel structures when properly designed, according to a two-year study by UK-based Thatcham Research released Thursday. The UK automotive research organization crash-tested Tesla […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, OEM Repair Procedures, Tesla, Thatcham Research, Total Cost of Repair, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Labor Department Awards $25M to Alabama, Colorado for Apprenticeship Programs

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that Alabama and Colorado will each receive $12.5 million to develop resources and expand access to Registered Apprenticeship opportunities. The funding supports implementation of executive orders aimed at expanding the apprenticeship program, including “Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future” and “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, Apprentice Program, Colorado, U.S. DOL

California Delays Zero-Emission Truck Mandate, Scales Back Fleet Requirements

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments September 25 to its Advanced Clean Fleet regulation, delaying zero-emission vehicle purchase requirements for public fleets by three years and repealing portions that applied to federal and private operators. The changes extend the 50% zero-emission vehicle purchase requirement by three years and push the 100% purchase mandate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Air Resources Board, Emissions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Regulations

ISB Global Services, CARFAX Canada Expand VIN Fraud Detection Service to Insurers

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

ISB Global Services and CARFAX Canada announced they are expanding their VIN Scan partnership to major Canadian auto insurers. The service provides insurers with vehicle history flags, fraud detection and valuation data. ISB Global Services already offers CARFAX Canada vehicle history and lien reports to customers nationwide. The expanded partnership integrates CARFAX Canada’s VIN Scan […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, CARFAX Canada, ISB Global Services

Consumer Sentiment Declined in September on Inflation and Unemployment Concerns

September 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan sentiment index was down both month over month and year over year. Consumer sentiment fell about 5% from last month but remains above the low readings seen in April and May of this year, confirming its mid-month reading, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell […]

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

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