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ABPA Letter Calls for U.S. Commerce Secretary to Pause Auto Parts Tariffs

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has written the U.S. Commerce Secretary seeking a pause on previously announced tariffs targeting imported vehicles and automobile parts. The 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the U.S. took effect today though vehicles from Canada and Mexico that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be subject to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aftermarket Parts, Automotive Body Parts Association, Tariffs

Colours Donates Over $220,000 to Support Collision Repair Schools Through CREF

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc., the family-owned and operated paint, body and equipment distributor, invested in the future of the industry, donating over $220,000 worth of products to assist collision repair education programs during its 2025 Trade Show through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). “CREF plays a critical role in supporting collision repair education and addressing the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Colours Inc., Donations

Solera Launches New AI-Driven Fleet Management Platform

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera has announced the launch of the Solera Fleet Platform, an AI-driven platform that integrates fleet intelligence tools to improve operational visibility and control. The new platform combines Solera’s existing solutions into a connected ecosystem for fleet management. “Solera is a leading force committed to driving ongoing innovation in global commercial fleet management,” said Amanda […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Fleet Management, Solera

National Oak Distributors and Integrated Supply Network Announce Merger

April 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Combined company brings together distributor specializing in paint, body and equipment with auto tool and equipment distributor. National Oak Distributors (NOD), the automotive paint, body and equipment (PBE) wholesale distributor, and Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an automotive tool and equipment wholesale distributor, announced that they have completed a merger of the two businesses. NOD has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, integrated Supply Network, National Oak Distributors, Warehouse Distributor

Hyundai and Root Inc. Announce Partnership in Auto Finance and Insurance Industries

April 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the parent company of Root Insurance Company, and Hyundai Capital America (HCA) announced a strategic partnership to bring innovative auto finance and insurance solutions and enhanced experiences to HCA customers. The collaboration is expected to deliver insurance solutions that offer data-driven, competitive rates to HCA customers, driving a more connected experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Hyundai, Root Insurance

SEMA Coalition of 335 Automotive Businesses Urges Congress to Block California’s ICE Vehicle Ban

April 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

A coalition of 335 small automotive businesses, led by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), has called on Congressional leadership to stop California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation, which would effectively ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the state by 2035. In a letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, Emissions, Internal Combustion Engines, Regulations, SEMA

Women’s Industry Network Announces 2025-26 Board Leadership

April 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced its 2025 – 2026 returning officers and new members of its Board of Directors. The new Board members will be formally presented to the WIN membership at its annual conference to be held May 5-7, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area, in Lake […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, Women's Industry Network

European Commission Fines 15 Car Manufacturers $496 Million for End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Cartel

April 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK also issues more than $100 million in fines as vehicle manufacturers and their associations admitted engaging in anticompetitive behavior on end-of-life vehicle recycling. The European Commission has imposed fines totaling approximately €458 million ($496 million) on 15 major car manufacturers and the European Automobiles Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for participating in a cartel related to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: End-of-Life Vehicles, European Commission, Fines, Recycling

San Francisco Tow Company Operator Indicted in Scheme to Burn Competitors’ Tow Trucks

April 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Defendant allegedly conspired to set fire to tow trucks to drive business to his towing companies and to retaliate against competitors. A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Vicente Badillo on one count of conspiracy to commit arson in connection with an alleged scheme to burn tow trucks throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Lawsuits, Towing

IAA Establishes New Market Alliance in the United Arab Emirates

April 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, a division of RB Global, Inc., announced a new Market Alliance with Nejoum Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategic partnership aims to expand IAA’s customer base and increase the visibility of its available vehicles in the Middle East region. The new auction center will provide local services and support for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Insurance Auto Auctions, United Arab Emirates

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