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Collision Claims for Battery Electric Vehicles Decline for the First Time in the U.S.

August 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Mitchell EV claims report shows while battery EV claims declined, hybrid claims increased. Mitchell today released its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. The second quarter edition examines the decrease in collision claims frequency for repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the U.S. and increase in mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) claims across North America. […]

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

Hyman’s Specialty Paint Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

August 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Hyman’s Specialty Paint has joined the Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA). The Chicago, Ill.-based paint distributor operates six locations across the Midwest, serving collision repair centers and industrial partners as an authorized distributor for Akzo and BASF products. Founded in 1927 as Hyman’s Auto Supply by Morris Hyman, the company has remained family-owned for 98 years. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyman's Specialty Paint, Illinois, Network Affiliations, PBE Distributor, Refinish Distributors Alliance

US-EU Reach Trade Framework Deal with Auto Tariff Cuts

August 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The United States and European Union today announced a sweeping trade framework agreement that would eliminate most tariffs on automobiles and auto parts while establishing new trade commitments worth more than $1.3 trillion. European vehicle manufacturers are set to benefit from substantial tariff reductions on autos and auto parts imported into the US once the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tariffs

Auto Insurance Premiums Projected to Rise 4% or More by the End of 2025

August 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Insurify projects prolonged tariffs could increase premiums as much as 7% nationally by the end of the year, up from 4% without tariffs. According to a report by Insurify, auto insurance companies looked at 2025 as a year to keep insurance rates stable, or even cut them, after years of premium increases. In the first […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurify, Premiums, Tariffs

Honda and Helm.ai Agree to Multi-Year ADAS Joint Development Agreement

August 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Helm.ai, a provider of autonomous driving AI software, announced a multi-year joint development agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Through this collaboration, the two companies will accelerate the development of Honda’s next-generation self-driving capabilities, including its Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) platform. The partnership centers on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for production consumer cars, leveraging […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Agreements Signed, Helm.ai, Honda

Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced

August 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Federated Auto Parts is honoring 13 exceptional students with Art Fisher Memorial scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. This year’s recipients include: Andre Bennett (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) Kimberly Betty (Farmington Hills, Michigan) Clayton Ex (Flint, Michigan) Joseph Hayes (Galax, Virginia) Tyler Howard (Mora, Missouri) Aiden Logan (Evansville, Indiana) Ryan Offstein (McDonald, Pennsylvania) Allison Prentice (Eldorado, Illinois) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federated Auto Parts, Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

NJ Attorney General’s Office Announces over $500,000 in Grants to Deter Impaired Driving

August 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) announced the launch of enhanced enforcement efforts to deter impaired driving in New Jersey. Grant funding from HTS will support law enforcement agencies across the state in conducting patrols and sobriety checkpoints to remove alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers from the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Impaired Driving, New Jersey

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Down in First Half of August Month Over Month

August 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Manheim reports strong demand for used vehicles. While used vehicle prices are down versus July, they remain above year ago levels. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis decreased from July in the first 15 days of August. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 206.5, showing a rise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim, Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

WIN Announces Keynote Speakers for October 9-10 Virtual Collision Repair Conference

August 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Early bird registration open through September 1.  The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced addition details for its first-ever industry-wide Virtual Conference, being held October 9-10. The conference is themed, “The Magic Continues”, as a virtual continuation of the recent impactful in person conference WIN held earlier this year in Orlando. It will provide accessibility and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Conference, Webinars, Women's Industry Network

Former Denver Collision Repair Shop Owner Faces Lawsuit Over $4.4 Million Shop Sale

August 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

A former Denver collision repair shop owner and restaurateur is being sued for allegedly inflating financial figures in the $4.4 million sale of his Englewood repair facility. According to a report in the Denver Post, Alex Gurevich sold Front Range Auto Group and its real estate on July 21. Buyer Valente Fernandez filed suit on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Lawsuits

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