Crash Champions donated $50,000 to Susan G. Komen following its third annual breast cancer awareness fundraising initiative in October. The company raised funds through sales of pink-colored apparel at more than 650 repair centers and participation in over 15 Race for the Cure and More Than Pink Walk events this fall. Since 2023, Crash Champions […]
Progressive Accident Response Feature Reaches 1.5 Million Users
Progressive Insurance reported that more than 1.5 million customers are using its Accident Response feature, a crash detection system developed in collaboration with Cambridge Mobile Telematics that automatically contacts drivers after collisions and can dispatch emergency services or towing. The feature, available at no charge through Progressive’s mobile app, launched in November 2024 for personal […]
Repairify Integrates Diagnostic Scan Tool with Mobile Tech RX App
Repairify announced it has integrated its BlueDriver MAX diagnostic scan tool with Mobile Tech RX, a mobile application used by paintless dent repair and reconditioning technicians. The integration allows technicians to perform pre- and post-repair vehicle scans through their mobile devices. Mobile Tech RX users can add BlueDriver MAX to their subscriptions for $50 per […]
AkzoNobel and Axalta to Merge in $25 Billion All-Stock Deal
Companies project $600 million in cost synergies. Combined entity to serve collision repair, OEM and industrial markets and decorative coatings. AkzoNobel N.V. (AMS: AKZA; OTCMKTS: AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $25 billion. The […]
Collision Engineering Alliance Partners with OEC to Provide Repair Software to Students
The Collision Engineering Career Alliance announced a partnership with OEConnection LLC (OEC) to provide repair planning software to students at seven partner colleges. The partnership will give students and instructors access to RepairLogic, OEC’s repair planning platform that provides technicians with original equipment manufacturer repair procedures. OEC will donate software licenses and training to participating […]
Third Quarter Vehicle Recalls Reach Highest Total in Nearly Two Years
Vehicle manufacturers issued 96 recall campaigns covering nearly 8.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in the third quarter, marking the highest quarterly total since the first quarter of 2024, according to a report by BizzyCar the service recall management platform provider for dealerships. The figure represents a 16 percent increase from the second quarter and […]
ASE Calls for Industry Support for Federal Workforce Strategy that Aligns with Its Standards
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is urging collision repair and automotive service businesses to back its bid for formal recognition in federal workforce development policy, following the release of a national strategy responding to a Trump Administration executive order. Dave Johnson, ASE president and CEO, said in a November letter to industry professionals […]
Used-Vehicle Retail Sales Up 3.4% in October
Sales were up month over month and year over year. According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.40 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during […]
Autel U.S. Awards First Scholarships to Five Automotive and Collision Repair Students
Autel U.S. has selected five students to receive its inaugural Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarships, the diagnostic tools manufacturer announced today. The scholarship program awards $5,000 each to students pursuing automotive repair and service careers. The program is part of Autel Cares, the company’s philanthropic initiative launched this summer. “These remarkable students represent the best of […]
AASP/NJ Plans OEM Certification Workshop November 19
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host an OEM Certification Master Class on Wednesday, Nov. 19, featuring Dave Gruskos, president of Reliable Automotive Equipment. The workshop will cover topics including OEM program developments, tooling requirements, certification protocols, costs and the future of manufacturer certification programs. Gruskos has presented at AASP/NJ’s […]