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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

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Three New Locations

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new locations. The newly acquired collision repair centers include Hallmark Collision in Birmingham, Ala.; Hadaway Collision in Texarkana, Texas; and Keith’s Paint & Body in Lake Charles, La. These additions further strengthen JHCC’s presence in key markets, bringing the total number of locations to 254 nationwide, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Louisiana, Texas

Fenix Parts Acquires Auto Recycler in San Antonio, Texas

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parent LLC, operating as Fenix Parts, announced the acquisition of Assured Auto Parts in San Antonio, Texas. This move is a key step in Fenix Parts’ efforts to grow its presence in the state to better serve its customers in a thriving market. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Assured Auto Parts into the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Texas

Insurance Association Support Proposed Chicago Towing Ordinance

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the Illinois Insurance Association (IIA), and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) support the new towing proposal by Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) to combat rogue towing in Chicago. The new proposal builds upon the ordinance that was introduced by Villegas and passed by the Chicago City Council […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Chicago, Regulations, Towing

Wayne Gretzky to Keynote AAPEX Breakfast

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky will headline the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2025 Keynote Breakfast, according to an announcement made today. The event will feature a moderated discussion titled Getting into the Hall of Fame: What it Takes, focusing on lessons applicable to the automotive aftermarket industry. Gretzky, who holds numerous offensive records in professional […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAPEX, Auto Care Association

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