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NHTSA Submits New Fuel Economy Interpretive Rule to Rollback EV Mandate

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently submitted the interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE),” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review. According to the Secretary, this is a key step towards reversing the prior administration’s illegal interpretation of CAFE […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations

TechForce and National Technical Honor Society Partner to Support Students

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) announced May 20 a partnership to provide resources and scholarship support for technical education students. The nonprofits marked the collaboration with two $2,500 scholarships funded by NTHS and administered by TechForce. The partnership aims to connect students with educational resources and career opportunities through TechForce’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, National Technical Honor Society, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Tariffs Loom Over Rising Battery Electric Vehicle Claims

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell quarterly update on EV repair trends show growing repairable claims, declining severity. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, has released its Q1 2025 edition of the Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report, spotlighting new challenges and trends as the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accelerates across North America. The quarterly update reveals a continued rise in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Severity, Claims Frequency, Electric Vehicles, Mitchell

Axalta Scientist Lei Qiao Named One of 100 Leading Women in North American Auto Industry

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Dr. Lei Qiao, Vice President of Technology, Mobility, has been named as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. The award recognizes exceptional female leaders in the automotive field who make major decisions with significant impact at their companies. Dr. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems

Sylvain Séguin to Depart Fix Network at End of May

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network today confirmed the departure of Sylvain Séguin, who has served as President of Canada since 2022. Sylvain will remain with the company until the end of the month to ensure a smooth transition. Since joining Fix Network in 2018 as Vice President of Operations, Sylvain has played a significant role in overseeing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network Canada, People

Aric Haarala and Joshua Levine Join Auto Glass Safety Council Board

May 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) announced Aric Haarala of Omega EDI and Joshua Levine of Arrow Auto Glass are its two newest board members. Haarala is the vice president of Utah-based Omega EDI and vice president of sales and business development for Glass Mechanix Solutions. Levine is the co-owner in charge of operations, information […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Safety Council, Board of Directors, People

Consumer Sentiment Down Slightly in Mid-May

May 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Drop in sentiment slows following four months of sharp declines. Consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in mid-May according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers, inching down just 1.4 index points following four consecutive months of steep declines. Sentiment is now down almost 30% since January and is near the low in June 2022 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, University of Michgan

Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Centers in Alabama

May 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced May 16 the acquisitions of Cockrell’s Body Shop in Bay Minette and Robertsdale, Ala. For 83 years, Cockrell’s Body Shop has served the Gulf Coast and Classic Collision is honored to carry forward Cockrell’s legacy and commitment to excellence for years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Classic Collision

Nexterra Solutions Extends North American Agreement with Good Driver Mutuality

May 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Aligns all auto physical damage brands under Nexterra Solutions. Nexterra Solutions, LLC, the provider of automotive restoration, claims management, and service contract solutions for the insurance and automotive aftermarket industries, today announced the integration of its auto physical damage service brands under the Nexterra Solutions umbrella. This strategic alignment enhances the company’s ability to offer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Nexterra

AASP/NJ’s Educational Series Focuses on Right to Appraisal and Customer Service

May 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted a membership meeting May 14 featuring attorney Thomas J. Cherichello of the Thomas J. Cherichello Law Firm to help shops gain an understanding about Right to Appraisal (RTA) and policyholder rights. Cherichello was joined by AASP/NJ President Ken Miller, AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Appraisal Clause, Meetings, New Jersey

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