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Crash Champions Acquires 58th Collision Repair Center in Florida

June 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the acquisition June 7 of Liles Collision, located at 4380 NE 36th Ave. in Ocala, Fla. “This is another steady step forward in our strategic growth plans and long-term vision for Crash Champions,” said Founder and CEO Matt Ebert. “It’s important that we identify and acquire like-minded repair centers with a strong […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Florida

AASP/NJ’s Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing September 17

June 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the automotive community will once again gather for a day of fun and friendly competition with the return of the annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing on Tuesday, September 17. More information and registration for the event are available online. Following last year’s successful […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Golf Outing, New Jersey, Scholarships

Triple-I Reports Personal Auto Profitability Heading in the Right Direction

June 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Personal auto insurance underwriting profitability appears to finally be headed in a positive direction after recent years of record underwriting losses, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). “Auto insurers’ 2023 net combined ratio of 104.9 is 7.3 points better than 2022. Additionally, 2023 net written premium growth of 14.3% is the highest in over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Combined Ratio, Insurance Information Institute, Profitability

USDOT Finalizes Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027-2031

June 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued its final rule on vehicle fuel economy standards. Under the final rule, fuel economy will increase 2% per year for model years 2027-2031 for passenger cars, while light trucks will increase 2% per year for model years 2029-2031. These increases will bring the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fuel Economy, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Regulations

ASA Urges Passage of Pro-Auto Repairer Bill in Michigan

June 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association asks Michigan residents to contact their legislators to support Michigan Senate Bill 867 that would reduce regulatory burdens. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging state lawmakers in Michigan to pass Senate Bill (SB) 867. Michigan residents can contact their state representative and senator to request that they support the bill through an online form. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan

Collision Repair Education Foundation Awards Over $235,000 in Scholarships and Tool Grants

June 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that over $235,000 in 2024 scholarships and tool grants have been awarded to 90 collision repair students across the country. The Foundation also noted that this year’s recipients look a little different than they have in the past – for the first time, over two-thirds of the students […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, Scholarships

Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year

June 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Virginia Governor Youngkin announced the end of the California electric vehicle mandate in Virginia, effective at the end of 2024 when California’s current regulations expire. An official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares in response to a request by the Governor and Senate Republican Leader Ryan McDougle confirms that Virginia is not required to comply […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, Regulations, Virginia

Honda Announces Production Launch of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Launch of first production fuel cell electric vehicle in the U.S. uses fuel cell produced by Honda and GM joint venture. Honda celebrated the start of production of the first production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the all-new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. The CR-V e:FCEV is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fuel Cells, Honda, Hydrogen

Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Diego Market

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Philip Thearle’s Autowerks Collision Center of Santee, Cal. Since 1983, Thearle has operated the brand with a focus on superior quality and ‘collision restoration,’ a term he began using to describe virtually undetectable repairs. On joining QCG, Philip Thearle said, “We raised the bar in this industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Quality Collision Group

B&R Auto Acquires Nevada Auto Recycler

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

B&R Auto, the provider of recycled automotive parts and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, LLC, announced the acquisition of Reno Auto Wrecking. This acquisition significantly enhances B&R’s presence in Nevada, further strengthening its delivery network and complementing previous strategic acquisitions in Arizona and Oregon. Operating two locations in the Reno market, Reno Auto is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, B&R Auto, Nevada

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