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CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Red Deer, Alberta

July 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CSN Collision announced the addition of CSN Scott’s 180, a collision repair shop in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada to its network as part of an agreement with the Douglas Repair Group. The shop, founded by Kevin Scott, will continue operating under Scott’s leadership while gaining access to the network’s resources and technology. “Helping people after […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, CSN Collision, Network Affiliations

Gas Prices Hold Steady in June, Down Sharply from 2024

July 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Average regular gasoline remains at $3.15 per gallon while diesel increases 2.9%. Gasoline prices remained flat in June at $3.15 per gallon, unchanged from May and down 8.8% from the same month last year, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The national average represents the third consecutive month of stable […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Gasoline Prices

NTSB Issues Safety Alert After Fatal Wisconsin Crash Linked to Texting While Driving

July 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Federal agency again calls for phone manufacturers to install lock-out mechanisms. The National Transportation Safety Board issued a safety alert Tuesday following its investigation of a fatal crash in Wisconsin caused by distracted driving. The NTSB also released its final report on the May 12, 2023, crash in Excelsior, Wisconsin, where a 17-year-old pickup truck […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, National Transportation Safety Board

BASF, Renault, Dürr Win Award for Overspray-Free OEM Two-Tone Paint Process

July 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

BASF Coatings, Renault Group and Dürr received the “Trophée de l’Industrie s’engage 2025” in the Innovative Process category for their Overspray-Free Application (OFLA) process at the “L’industrie s’engage par l’Usine Nouvelle” event in June 2025. The OFLA process, also known as Jetprint at Renault, eliminates paint overspray in two-tone vehicle painting and has been implemented […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, Dürr Systems, OEM, Renault

Veterans Leadership Program Wins Inaugural NABC Community Partner Award

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Pittsburgh-based nonprofit serves more than 8,000 veterans in Pennsylvania, New York State and Ohio. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania as the first recipient of its Community Partner Award, recognizing charitable organizations that work with NABC programs to serve their communities. The Pittsburgh-based nonprofit serves more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council

ServiceUp Secures $55 Million Series B Funding for Vehicle Repair Platform

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

ServiceUp, a vehicle repair management platform, closed a $55 million Series B funding round led by PeakSpan Capital to expand its fleet and insurance industry services. The round included participation from existing investors Hearst Ventures, Trestle Partners, Capital Midwest Fund and Litquidity Ventures. The funding brings ServiceUp’s total raised to $70 million since its 2021 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, PeakSpan Capital, Private Equity, ServiceUp

PPG Extends Collision Repair Education Foundation Partnership Through 2030

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Paint manufacturer renews title sponsorship of annual golf fundraiser, continues scholarship program. PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation have extended their partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation through 2030, renewing title sponsorship of the organization’s annual golf fundraiser for another five years. The Pittsburgh-based paint and coatings company has supported the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, PPG, Scholarships

California Dealers Launch Apprenticeship Program to Address Technician Shortage

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

California’s new car dealers are implementing an apprenticeship program to address what a survey by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) showed was a shortage of 5,000 automotive service technicians. The CNCDA Foundation has partnered with Automotive Apprenticeship Group to offer a two-year program that provides paid on-the-job training with no tuition costs. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, California, California New Car Dealers Association, Workforce Development

Vehicle Right-to-Repair Support Among Consumers Rises in New Poll

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Support for federal legislation climbs to 83% from 75% in 2023 survey. Support for federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation has increased among Americans, with 83% backing the REPAIR Act compared to 75% in a 2023 poll, according to a new survey released by the CAR Coalition. The poll, conducted June 8-10 by The Tarrance Group among […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, Design Patents, legislation, Right to Repair

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in June

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Seasonal adjustment increased index month over month, but unadjusted prices are up over 5% compared to June 2024. Tariff impact on new vehicles influencing used vehicle market. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were higher in June compared to May. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 208.5, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

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