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BASF Coatings Launches Enhanced Digital Color Solutions for Body Shops

April 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Coatings has expanded its cloud-based Refinity platform with new color identification technology for automotive refinish customers. The platform integrates digital business, training, and color solutions for body shops worldwide. The company has introduced a new spectrophotometer called ScanR, which can take five measurements in 30 seconds. The device includes automatic Vehicle Identification Number and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Color Matching, Refinish

Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser July 22 in Pennsylvania

April 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that its 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 22, at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. in conjunction with industry meetings being held in Philadelphia that week. CREF invites collision professionals to join in “fore” a […]

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

Ron Greenman Named Interim President of ATI

April 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has announced the appointment of Ron Greenman as Interim President. Greenman, who joined ATI in 2016 as its first full-time Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2021. During his tenure as COO, he helped scale operations, optimize internal processes, and support the company’s growth. “I’m incredibly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Training Institute, Driven Brands, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2025 Executive Committee

April 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Board thanks departing members for their service to nonprofit organization supporting students and collision education system. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has appointed its 2025 Executive Committee, composed of seven industry professionals committed to supporting collision repair education. The new Executive Committee includes Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) as Chair, Stacy Bartnik (Intertek) as Vice-Chair, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

National Auto Body Council Forms Military Affairs Team Led by Veteran Tim Bates

April 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has established a Military Affairs team to enhance its service to military members and veterans. This initiative, announced on April 11, will be led by Tim Bates, Executive Vice President for SolutionWorks and a decorated U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran. The team includes several military leaders from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Military Affairs Team, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

Retail Used-Vehicle Sales in March Up 9% Month Over Month

April 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in March1 increased month over month compared to February. A total of 1.66 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during March, up 9.4% month over month and 12.2% year over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cox Automotive, Used Vehicle Sales

Timothy Sweeney Elected Chairman of Liberty Mutual Insurance

April 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Board of Directors has elected Timothy M. Sweeney as Chairman of Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc., effective April 9. Sweeney, who currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, will succeed David H. Long, who is retiring as Chairman and Director. Long has been with Liberty Mutual for 40 years, becoming President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Liberty Mutual Insurance, People

I-CAR Appoints Kyle Thompson as New CEO

April 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Van Alstyne will retire after 15 years with training organization. I-CAR’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Kyle G. Thompson as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective May 5. Thompson will succeed John S. Van Alstyne, who is retiring after 15 years with the non-profit training organization. Van Alstyne, who joined I-CAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, People

New-Vehicle Prices Hold Steady in March as Sales Increase Ahead of Anticipated Tariff-Driven Price Hikes

April 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to the monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, released April 9,  new-vehicle ATP held mostly steady month over month and year over year in March at $47,462, down slightly from the revised-lower ATP of $47,577 in February. In March, new-vehicle ATPs were higher year over year by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cox Automotive, Kelley Blue Book, New Vehicle Prices

Maryland Governor Pauses Enforcement of Zero-Emissions Vehicle Rules Amid Industry Pushback

April 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has an issued Executive Order delaying near-term enforcement of the state’s environmental regulations modeled on Calfornia’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) and Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rules. The move comes amid mounting pressure from vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure concerns as the state timeline to implement those emissions rules. The ACC […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Electric Vehicles, Emissions, Maryland, Regulations

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