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ALI Releases 2026 Lifting Points Guide

January 28, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) released its 2026 Lifting Points Guide, providing lifting point specifications for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada from 2000 through 2026. The guide is available in print and digital formats. The annual publication, produced by MOTOR Information Systems for ALI, compiles vehicle manufacturer-recommended lifting points for cars, SUVs, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Safety

LKQ Board Initiates Strategic Review

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Considers potential sale of company. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced Jan. 26 that its board of directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including a potential sale of the company. The automotive parts and refinish materials distributor has engaged BofA Securities as its financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aquisitions, LKQ Corporation

PPG Named Sole Coatings Supplier for Quality Collision Group’s 95+ Locations

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) has been named the sole supplier of automotive refinish coatings for Quality Collision Group’s more than 95 collision repair facilities across 13 states. The Pittsburgh-based coatings manufacturer will provide coatings products, digital tools, technical expertise and training to the multi-shop operator under the agreement. “We are pleased to provide all of Quality Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, PPG, Quality Collision Group

Kin Insurance Launches Auto Coverage in Florida, Texas

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kin Insurance Inc. has introduced auto insurance for existing home insurance customers in Florida and Texas, offering up to 20 percent discounts on auto premiums for policyholders who bundle both coverages. The direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider’s expansion into auto insurance targets homeowners in two states where the company already provides home coverage. Bundled customers can […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Kin Insurance, Openings, Texas

KPA Splits Off High-Risk Industry Business, Maintains Automotive Focus

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

KPA announced today it has separated its Flex and Risk Management Center software businesses into a new independent company called Novara. The move separates KPA’s automotive and non-automotive software operations, which had developed different customer bases and operational requirements over time. Novara will serve manufacturing, construction, utilities, and oil and gas sectors with safety and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: KPA, Openings, Providence Equity Partners

Pennsylvania Regulators Block $91 Million in Auto Insurance Rate Increases

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania’s insurance regulator prevented $91 million in personal auto insurance premium increases from taking effect in 2025, part of $227.9 million in total property and casualty insurance rate hikes blocked during the year. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department rejected or negotiated down rate increase proposals across multiple insurance lines, with personal auto representing the largest single […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Department, Pennsylvania, Premiums

AASP/NJ Urges Attendees to Book Hotels Now for March 20-22 NORTHEAST Trade Show

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is encouraging collision repair and automotive service professionals to reserve hotel rooms for its NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show before discounted rates expire. The trade show will take place March 20-22 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. AASP/NJ has secured discounted rates at several area hotels, including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Consumer Sentiment Inches Up in January

January 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The sentiment index remains 21% below year-ago level. Nearly three-quarters of consumers say it’s a bad time to buy a vehicle. Consumer sentiment rose 3.5 points in January to 56.4, up from 52.9 in December but remaining more than 20% below the January 2025 reading of 71.7, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, University of Michigan

PSE Group Acquires Color Systems

January 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

PSE Group acquired Color Systems, a Warwick, R.I.-based automotive refinish and ancillary products distributor. The transaction expands PSE Group’s presence to 77 locations across 17 states and strengthens its position in the New England market. Financial terms were not disclosed. Color Systems, founded in 1971, serves collision repair facilities throughout the Greater New England region. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, PSE Group, Rhode Island

First Chicago Insurance Expands Personal Auto Coverage to Tennessee

January 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

First Chicago Insurance Company has expanded its personal auto insurance operations to Tennessee, bringing the Warrior Insurance Network member company’s reach to 12 states. The company appointed Clay Howell as state marketing manager for Tennessee. Howell has 20 years of insurance sales and marketing experience, including work as a business development territory manager in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Chicago Insurance Company, Openings, Tennessee

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