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Maine House of Representatives Votes to Overturn Governor’s Veto of Right to Repair Law Changes

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The legislation now goes to the Senate to consider overturning the veto. The Maine House of Representative voted Tuesday, January 13 to overturn Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of legislation that would revise the state’s right to repair laws. As CollisionWeek reported January 8, Mills returned L.D. 1228, An Act to Clarify Certain Terms in and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Maine, Right to Repair

Progressive to Begin Returning Excess Profits to Florida Auto Insurance Policyholders

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Progressive Insurance will begin issuing credits to Florida personal auto policyholders after determining it exceeded the state’s statutory profit limit for the 2023-2025 accident year period. Florida law requires insurance carriers to return excess profits on a pro rata basis to policyholders when profits exceed the statutory limit. The insurer said it is issuing credits […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Premiums, Progressive

Driaan Du Toit Named CEO at AirPro Diagnostics

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

AirPro Diagnostics has appointed Driaan Du Toit as chief executive officer, the remote diagnostics and ADAS calibration company announced. Du Toit has more than 20 years of leadership experience in automotive repair, fleet and insurance technology. He has previously served as CEO and chief revenue officer at other companies in the sector. AirPro is a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, People, Rotunda Capital Partners

Mary Mahoney Named President of Collision Engineering Career Alliance

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Engineering Career Alliance announced the appointment of Mary Mahoney as president of the nonprofit organization, effective Feb. 1. Mahoney is retiring from Enterprise Mobility after 40 years with the company, most recently serving as vice president of the Replacement & Leisure division. In that role, she managed relationships with insurance companies, collision repairers, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Engineering Career Alliance, Enterprise Mobility, People

ASE Opens Winter Registration for Certification Testing

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has opened registration for its winter certification testing period. Technicians who register by March 31 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment for their selected ASE certification tests. Registration is available at myASE.com. ASE offers three testing options: Technicians can take tests in person at more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

NHTSA Issues Warning After 2 More Deaths Linked to Chinese Replacement Airbag Inflators

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Eight drivers have been killed and two seriously injured by ruptured inflators. Two additional drivers died in December crashes involving substandard replacement airbag inflators manufactured in China and likely illegally imported into the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced yesterday. The agency has now documented 10 crashes resulting in death or serious […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Acquires Midwestern Auto Group

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Wyler Automotive Family has acquired Midwestern Auto Group in Dublin, Ohio adding 14 franchises including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Maserati, Porsche, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Volvo, Lotus, MINI and Volkswagen to its portfolio. The acquired dealerships will operate under the name The Wyler Collection and is expected to add approximately $500 million in incremental […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Ohio

University of the Aftermarket Foundation to Award Record $900,000 in Automotive Scholarships

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation will award more than $900,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, a record amount for the organization. Students complete a single application online to be considered for multiple scholarships for which they are eligible. Applications are due March 31. The scholarships are available to students enrolled in four-year […]

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CIECA February 5 Webinar to Examine Insurance Industry Trends

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will host a webinar Feb. 5 featuring Patrick Sullivan, editor of Auto Insurance Report, discussing insurance market conditions heading into 2026. The free one-hour session, titled Navigating the Sea of Insurance Trends in 2026, is scheduled for 2 p.m. (EST). Registration for the event is available online. “After […]

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

New Light-Vehicle Sales Rose 2.4% to 16.2 Million Units in 2025

January 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

NADA projects slight decline in sales this year with uncertain trade environment and soft labor market. New light-vehicle sales totaled 16.2 million units in 2025, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). “The U.S. auto industry experienced several shocks last year, including tariffs on imported vehicles and parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

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