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CARSTAR Chicago Group Raises $10,200 at Cystic Fibrosis Golf Tournament

August 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The CARSTAR Chicago Business Group contributed $10,200 to a charity golf tournament that raised more than $24,000 for cystic fibrosis research. The 8th Annual Fairways for Airways tournament took place August 9 at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox, Ill., drawing 80 golfers and community members. CARSTAR, an auto collision repair chain, sponsored the event […]

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MSO Symposium Planned for November 3 in Las Vegas

August 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Service Association will host its 14th annual MSO Symposium on Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, kicking off the week of the SEMA/AAPEX automotive industry convention. The conference, that runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., brings together executives from multi-shop operators in the automotive collision repair industry for networking and strategy discussions. Attendance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Las Vegas, MSO Symposium

Consumer Sentiment Down in Mid-August

August 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Preliminary results show declines compared to July and index remains below year ago levels. The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment was down over three index points from July according to the preliminary results for August released Friday. The preliminary result of 58.6 was 3.1 points or 5% lower than 61.7 in July. The […]

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

Ford Announces $5B Investment in Electric Vehicle Production

August 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Vehicle manufacturer plans midsize electric pickup starting at $30,000 for 2027 launch. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced a $5 billion investment to develop a new electric vehicle platform and transform manufacturing processes, with plans to produce a midsize electric pickup truck starting around $30,000. The investment will create or secure nearly 4,000 jobs across […]

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Louisiana Auto Insurers File Rate Reductions as Accident Frequency Drops

August 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Louisiana auto insurance companies have filed more than 20 rate reductions since January, with 14 cuts exceeding 1%, as reduced accident frequency drives down claims costs, state Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced August 14. “As cost drivers in the market go down, losses go down with them, and businesses are incentivized to compete for customers […]

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

Plymouth Rock Names New COO, Claims Chief

August 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp. appointed Brooke Bass as chief operating officer (COO) and Dale Brooks as chief claims officer (CCO) for its Independent Agency Group, the Boston-based insurer announced August 12. Bass will oversee claims and customer service operations. She previously served as senior vice president of auto physical damage claims for U.S. retail markets […]

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Maryland Chevrolet Dealer to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

August 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Automobile dealership forced out employee with PTSD, federal agency charged. Criswell Chevrolet, Inc. will pay $30,000 and provide other relief to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced. As CollisionWeek reported May 30, the EEOC charged that Criswell Chevrolet violated federal law by refusing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ADA, EEOC, Lawsuits, Maryland

Auto Insurance Shopping Remains Elevated as Carriers Face Retention Challenges

August 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Auto insurance shopping increased 18% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, with shopping activity peaking in March before sustaining through May, according to TransUnion’s latest Insurance Personal Lines Trends and Perspectives Report. The report found that 42% of auto insurance shoppers switched carriers in the past 18 months, with 25% of recent switchers having […]

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TechForce Foundation Awards Record $1 Million in Scholarships in June

August 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Elects new board leadership, hires VP of Development. The TechForce Foundation awarded $1 million in student scholarships in June, marking a significant increase from the organization’s $1 million annual distribution just a few years ago. The nonprofit also announced new board leadership and welcomed a vice president of development as it seeks to expand its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

PPG Reaches 3,000 Installation Milestone for Automated Paint Mixing System

August 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) has installed its 3,000th MoonWalk automated paint mixing system globally, reaching the milestone at a Wren’s Collision Group facility in Auburn, Ala. PPG launched the MoonWalk system in 2019. The automated mixing technology is now used at collision centers in more than 60 countries. “We are proud to be a […]

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