The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has added the Mountain States Collision Repair Association (MSCRA) to its affiliate network, extending the national trade group’s regional reach into Colorado and Utah. Founded in 2023, MSCRA focuses on education and peer collaboration for collision repair professionals. “We are grateful to be an affiliate association of SCRS,” […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Sets Spring 2026 Career Fair Circuit
Events will be held in seven locations across the U.S. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will host seven high school and college career fairs this spring across six states, beginning March 24 at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. The events connect students in collision repair training programs with local and national employers. Dean […]
Sherwin-Williams Assembles 700 Shop Supply Kits for Collision Repair Schools at National Sales Meeting
More than 600 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes employees assembled over 700 shop supply kits for donation to collision repair and refinish school programs during the company’s recent National Sales Meeting. The initiative tapped the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to identify recipient schools and handle distribution. “This kind of industry-driven team building boosts employee engagement and […]
Allstate Subsidiaries Cut Louisiana Auto Rates Again as Commissioner Temple Finalizes New Filings
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has finalized rate decreases from two Allstate group companies on their private passenger auto insurance programs, extending a string of reductions from the insurer that now total double digit percentages over the past six months. The latest round of rate cuts from the Allstate subsidiaries adds to a broader pattern […]
ASE Education Foundation Releases 2025 Annual Report
The ASE Education Foundation has published its 2025 annual report, detailing the nonprofit’s initiatives to address the automotive technician shortage and expand its network of accredited training programs. The full report can be downloaded from the ASE website. “The foundation’s annual report offers a detailed look at the initiatives and the powerful results we’re achieving […]
Used Vehicle Value Index Rises 4% in February Compared to Last Year
Index was up both year-over-year and month-over-month. Wholesale used-vehicle prices climbed 4% year over year in February on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis, pushing the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 212.3, Cox Automotive reported March 6. The February reading marks the index’s strongest year-over-year gain in recent months, building on a trend […]
NORTHEAST 2026 Adds Mechanical Repair Classes to Education Program
The NORTHEAST 2026 Automotive Services Show will expand its educational offerings to include mechanical repair courses for the first time, organizer the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced March 9. The addition of mechanical-focused sessions reflects the growing overlap between collision and mechanical disciplines as vehicle technology increasingly blurs the line […]
Iowa Attorney General Sues General Motors Over Unauthorized Driving Data Collection and Sale
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against General Motors LLC and OnStar LLC on Feb. 26, alleging the automaker illegally collected and sold driving data from Iowa consumers without their knowledge or consent. The lawsuit, filed in Polk County District Court under the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act, adds Iowa to a growing list […]
Motor Age Training Named First Officially Licensed ASE Test Prep Partner
Motor Age Training, part of EndeavorB2B’s Transportation Group, has become the first organization to receive the Officially Licensed ASE Test Prep Partner designation under a new National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program announced March 3. The partnership gives Motor Age Training access to ASE’s style guide review process, allowing the company to align […]
New Light-Vehicle Sales Hit 15.8 Million Unit SAAR in February
While up month-over-month, NADA reports sales were down year-over-year. New light-vehicle sales in February reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.8 million units, a 1.4% decline year-over-year, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association’s (NADA) latest Market Beat report authored by chief economist Patrick Manzi. While the February SAAR improved compared to January 2026, […]