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Collision Industry Foundation Names 2026 Board of Trustees, Officers

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF ) has named its 2026 Board of Trustees and elected officers, the nonprofit announced Feb. 13. Paul Hill of I-CAR will serve as president. Cindy Reeves of Enterprise Mobility was elected vice president, Don Smith of Elitek/LKQ will serve as treasurer and Kurt Lammon of Polyvance as secretary. Casey Steffen […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Industry Foundation, Elitek Vehicle Services, Enterprise Mobility, I-CAR, Norton Abrasives, People

National Average Gas Price Rises to $2.94 Ahead of Holiday Weekend

February 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to $2.94 Feb. 12, up from $2.89 a week ago, according to AAA. Current prices remain below year-ago levels, when the national average was $3.15. Gasoline demand increased last week from 8.15 million barrels per day to 8.30 million, according to the Energy Information […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gasoline Prices

FCA Issues ‘Do Not Drive’ Warning for 225,000 Vehicles With Unrepaired Takata Air Bags

February 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

NHTSA urges public to use recall website to determine if a vehicle still needs a replacement airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that FCA US has issued a “do not drive” warning for all remaining Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with open Takata air bag recalls, affecting approximately 225,000 U.S. vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Airbag, NHTSA, Recalls, Takata

Four in Ten U.S. Adults Plan to Buy a Vehicle

February 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults plan to purchase a vehicle, with most expecting to buy within the next 12 months, according to a survey from TransUnion. The credit reporting company surveyed 3,076 consumers age 18 and older. Of those surveyed, 1,190 respondents, or 39%, said they intend to buy a vehicle. More than 80% of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: TransUnion, Vehicle Sales

ASE Education Foundation Accepting Nominations for 2026 Instructor of the Year

February 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The ASE Education Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2026 Instructor of the Year Award, which recognizes high school and college educators from ASE-accredited automotive, diesel/truck and collision repair programs. Candidates must be nominated by an administrator such as a principal, program director, dean, department chair or CTE director. Nominations are due March 2, 2026, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Instructor of the Year

Women’s Industry Network to Hold Meet and Greet Ahead of Toronto CCIF

February 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Women’s Industry Network will host a meet and greet for current and prospective members ahead of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum in Toronto on March 11. The event is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Toronto Room at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport and Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, Toronto, Women's Industry Network

CrashBay Announces Investment, Advisory Partnership with Insurance Executive Alan Demers

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CrashBay said today it has received a strategic investment from Alan Demers, a former Nationwide Insurance claims executive, who will also serve in an advisory role as the company works to expand its insurance carrier partnerships. Demers spent more than 20 years at Nationwide, where he held senior leadership positions in personal, commercial and specialty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CrashBay

Independent Glass Association Opposes California Senate Bill 988

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Association cites concern bill follows NCOIL template backed by Safelite. The Independent Glass Association said it opposes California Senate Bill 988, introduced by Sen. Tim Grayson, saying the measure is a version of a national legislative template developed by the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) and promoted by Safelite AutoGlass and insurance interests. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assignment of Benefits, Auto Glass, California, Independent Glass Association, legislation

Collision Repair Education Foundation Marks 35th anniversary

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is marking its 35th anniversary in 2026, with plans for year-long recognition events and continued fundraising efforts to support collision repair training programs nationwide. “The Foundation is ecstatic to be celebrating our 35th anniversary in 2026!” said CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Since 1991, we’ve been dedicated to supporting […]

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Caliber Named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Large Employers List

February 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Caliber, the parent company of Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, has been named to the Forbes 2026 list of America’s Best Large Employers. The list, compiled in collaboration with Statista, is based on an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. More than 3.5 million […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Awards, Caliber

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