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US Electric Vehicle Sales Down in First Quarter Compared to Previous Quarter

June 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down from the fourth quarter of 2024, EV sales and market share were up compared to last year. Electric vehicle sales represented 9.6% of new light-duty vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2025, down from 10.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data released Tuesday by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Electric Vehicles

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes and Solera Partner in Europe to Enable Data-Driven Sustainability Across Collision Repair Industry

June 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has announced a new partnership with Solera, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software, to help body shops and insurers accurately measure and reduce CO₂ emissions linked to vehicle repairs – supporting smarter, more sustainable decision-making. Building on the success of its CO₂eRepairCalculator and Carbon Pulse tools, AkzoNobel is now […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, EMEA, Solera, Sustainability

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network on Britain’s South Coast

June 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK’s march along Britain’s south coast continues with the appointment of a new site in the city of Plymouth. Founded in 2013 by spray painter Leon Hall with a personal loan of just £4,000 ($5450), LA Bodyworks has steadily grown into a thriving operation. Now, as part of its ongoing development, the business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Auto Care Association Community Donates $30,000 in Tools to Illinois Career Center

June 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tool and Equipment Community supports automotive program serving growing number of female students. The Auto Care Association’s Tool and Equipment Community donated more than $30,000 in tools to Livingston Area Career Center’s automotive and diesel technology program in Pontiac, Ill. through partnerships with Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions and ATD Tools Inc. The donation came after […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Career and Technical Education, Donations, Illinois

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in First Half of June

June 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices at mid-month were up both month-over-month and year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis increased from May in the first 15 days of June. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose 1.7% to 208.7, showing a rise of 6.5% from the full month of June 2024. The weaker […]

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

LKQ Corporation and IAA’s SYNETIQ Announce Strategic European Joint Venture

June 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Venture a key step in Europe-wide vehicle recycled parts strategy. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ), today announced that LKQ Europe has entered into a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd., an IAA company. LKQ Europe is the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe. SYNETIQ is one of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, Insurance Auto Auctions, LKQ Corporation

Subaru Parts Warehouses Sweep Top Three Spots in Industry Performance Awards

June 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Subaru of America Inc. won multiple awards at the annual Ducker Carlisle North American Parts Benchmark Conference, with three of its warehouses taking the top spots in the industry’s most competitive category. The automaker’s regional distribution centers in Douglasville, Ga., Aurora, Colo., and Ontario, Calif. placed first, second and third respectively in the Top Performing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Parts Distribution Center, Subaru

Meyer Distributing Opens Location in Columbus, Ohio

June 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of its Columbus, Ohio crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Ind. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, Tire & Wheel, RV, and trailer parts in the region. “The Columbus, OH dock will provide top […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Meyer Distributing, Ohio, Openings

Driven Brands Collision Group Announces Ascend Conference September 30-October 2 in Colorado

June 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Driven Brands Collision Group announced its 2025 Ascend Conference will take place from September 30 to October 2, 2025 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colo. Franchise partners from Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, along with Driven Brands team members, vendors, and industry leaders, will unite for the third annual U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Annual Conference, CARSTAR, Colorado, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

Progressive Edges Out State Farm to Claim Lead in US Total Auto Premiums Written

June 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Direct premiums written for private passenger and commercial auto insurance at Progressive up over 22%. Progressive Insurance Group ascended to the top of the U.S. total automobile insurance ranking list that combines private passenger and commercial insurance with a 16.4% market share in 2024, just edging out former No. 1 State Farm Group’s 16.2% market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Allstate, Auto Insurance, GEICO, Progressive, State Farm, USAA

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