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REPAIR Act Introduced in U.S. Senate

April 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the bipartisan Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act in the U.S. Senate on April 9. The legislation aims to ensure vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and aftermarket manufacturers have secure access to critical vehicle repair and maintenance data. “Vehicle owners deserve […]

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Michigan Man Charged with Selling Counterfeit Auto Parts

April 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

A New Baltimore, Mich. man has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly selling counterfeit automotive restraint systems, including airbags, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced April 2. Dinas Kamaitis, 31, was arraigned on April 1 in the 37th District Court in Warren before Judge John M. Chmura. The charges represent the first case brought […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Counterfeit Parts, Lawsuits, Michigan

ASE April 15 Webinar Examines Planning for Proper Corrosion Protection

April 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) entitled Planning for Proper Corrosion Protection. Restoring a vehicle’s original corrosion protection involves multiple products for both internal and external areas. Given the complexity of modern repairs, it is crucial to review OEM procedures […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, ASE, Webinars

PPG and UK’s Morelli Group Transform Hospice as Part of Colorful Communities Program

April 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the Morelli Group, the UK-based paint, body and equipment distributor, joined together April 5-6 for PPG’s Colorful Communities Project at Bury Hospice in Bury, England. The transformative makeover at Bury Hospice was part of PPG’s 10-year celebration of its Colorful Communities program. In 2015, PPG launched the Colorful Communities program, uniting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Morelli Group, PPG, United Kingdom

NHTSA Estimates 39,345 U.S. Traffic Fatalities in 2024

April 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks lowest fatality rate since 2019. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its early estimates of traffic fatalities for 2024, projecting that 39,345 people died in traffic crashes. This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: NHTSA, Traffic Fatalities

PGW Auto Glass Relocates Global Headquarters

April 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

PGW Auto Glass announced the relocation of its global headquarters to 2000 Westinghouse Dr. Suite 301, in Cranberry Township, Pa. This new facility doubles the company’s existing corporate square footage and will facilitate greater teamwork, collaboration and innovation among staff with additional amenities. “We are pleased to announce the relocation of our global headquarters, which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Pennsylvania, PGW Autoglass

Fix Auto UK Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers

April 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has made two additions to its portfolio of wholly owned repair centers after buying the former AD Williams sites in Southampton and Lydd from the appointed administrators and in doing so, safeguarded 24 jobs. The two sites will now operate as Fix Auto Southampton and Fix Auto Lydd and increases the number […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

April 17 CIECA Webinar Examines Tariff Impact on Collision Repair Industry

April 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that it is planning a special Webinar on Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m. (EDT), Tariff Turbulence and the Collision Industry. The one-hour live broadcast will feature Ryan Mandell, director, claims performance for Mitchell, an Enlyte company. Registration for the April 17 CIECA webinar is available online. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Mitchell, Tariffs, Webinars

Fayetteville Technical Community College and Caliber Celebrate Partnership

April 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), in Fayetteville, N.C. welcomed representatives from Caliber to campus April 3 in a day of events showcasing the power of partnership. FTCC and Caliber have a longstanding relationship centered around the automotive and repair service company’s Changing Lanes education program. Through the no-cost, 15-week program, which is a Career Skills […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Caliber, Donations, Fayetteville Technical Community College, GEICO, Liberty Mutual Insurance

U.S. Vehicle Fleet Transformation Impacts Auto Claims and Collision Repair Industries

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Crash Course Report examines how the increasing age of vehicles and vehicle complexity are driving higher collision repair costs and total loss trends. CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) today released its latest Crash Course report that highlights changes in the U.S. vehicle landscape and their effects on auto claims and collision repair. The Crash […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Labor Rates, Total Cost of Repair, Total Loss

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