Fix Auto Basingstoke has opened a new 25,000-square-foot collision repair facility in Basingstoke, England, that the company says is one of the most environmentally friendly vehicle repair centers in the UK. The fully electric facility on Wade Road is powered entirely by solar panels and incorporates energy-efficient technologies, waste management systems and processes designed to […]
I-CAR Australia and Bosch Expand Collision Repair Training Partnership with New Courses
I-CAR Australia and Bosch have expanded their training partnership with updated electric vehicle coursework and two new diagnostic-focused programs, the organizations announced Feb. 5. Bosch revised its HEV101 program to include formal recognition of Australian national training framework units AURETH001 and AURETH011, giving technicians nationally recognized credentials for high-voltage safety knowledge related to battery electric […]
Allstate Reports $10.2 Billion Net Income for 2025
Auto policies in force up compared to previous year. The Allstate Corporation reported fourth-quarter net income of $3.8 billion and full-year net income of $10.2 billion for 2025, more than doubling its 2024 performance while simultaneously reducing premiums for millions of auto insurance customers. The insurer reported total revenues of $17.3 billion in the fourth […]
CCC and CREF Study Finds Students and Recent Graduates View Collision Repair as Stable Career Path
A new study examining how students and recent graduates view collision repair careers found that 95% believe the field offers more stability than traditional college-degree jobs, according to research released today by CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The Future of Collision Repair Workforce Study surveyed 475 high […]
ASA-Backed Language on Automotive Apprenticeship and Training Included in Federal Appropriations Bill
The Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill signed into law by President Donald Trump includes language encouraging federal support for automotive technician training and apprenticeship programs. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) lobbied for the language, which directs the Department of Labor to collaborate with the Department of […]
PEMCO Executive Dawn Lee Reelected HLDI Board Chair
Dawn Lee, chief product and underwriting officer at PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company, has been reelected chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute’s Board of Directors for 2026. Lee, who assumed the board leadership role in July 2025, will continue guiding the organization as it pursues its 30×30 initiative to reduce U.S. road fatalities by 30% […]
Report Finds Vehicle Manufacturers Restrict Independent Repair Shop Access to Telematics Data
Consumer advocacy group U.S. PIRG Education Fund identifies ways manufacturers use telematics data to steer consumers towards dealers. Vehicle manufacturers are restricting independent collision repair facilities and mechanical shops from accessing wireless repair data generated by vehicles, giving dealership networks a competitive advantage in capturing repair business, according to a report released by Right to […]
Kinetic Opens San Francisco ADAS Calibration Hub
Kinetic opened an 8,000-square-foot robotics and calibration facility in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood Monday, the company’s third location in the Bay Area. The hub provides advanced driver-assistance systems repair and calibration services to collision repair facilities and dealerships. The facility currently serves multiple Fix Auto and Chilton Auto Body locations in San Francisco. “Modern vehicles […]
AASPMN to Award $20,000 in Automotive Education Scholarships
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASPMN) will award up to $20,000 in scholarships to students enrolled in post-secondary automotive programs, the trade association announced. Individual scholarship awards will range from $500 to $2,000 per student and may be used for tuition or tool purchases. Students must be enrolled in a Minnesota-based ASE-accredited […]
ASE, WrenchWay to Present Findings from Technician Survey
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and WrenchWay will host a webinar Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET presenting findings from the 2026 Voice of Technician Survey. The webinar will review results from more than 5,500 responses across the automotive and diesel industries. The organizations will present data on changes in technician sentiment, gaps […]