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June Proclaimed Automotive Service Professionals Month

April 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June 2025 as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). ASE encourages industry members to use Automotive Service Professionals Month as an opportunity to show appreciation for service professionals and host recognition events, special programs and other celebrations. In recognition of ASPM, ASE has developed a commemorative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Automotive Service Professionals Month

Crash Champions Recognized for Veteran Employment

April 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

VETS Indexes announced that Crash Champions has received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards program. This honor stems from the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. “Crash Champions has demonstrated outstanding support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the Recognized […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Crash Champions, Veterans

AkzoNobel Launches Vehicle Refinish Roadshow Across Europe

April 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes is launching a multi-country roadshow across Europe starting today in Madrid, Spain. The From Start to Refinish: The Productivity Drive 2025 initiative will visit 12 countries across major European markets with approximately 40 stops, concluding in the United Kingdom on June 26. The roadshow will showcase the company’s newest products, including the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, EMEA, Europe

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in the First Half of April

April 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Line Graph Mid-April 2025

Prices up 4.3% at mid-month versus last year. Index at highest level since fall of 2023. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis rose sharply from March in the first 15 days of April. In a bit of good news for the collision repair industry, the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires 5 Repair Centers in Mississippi, Alabama

April 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of Lones Body Shop in Huntsville, Ala. and Steed’s Collision Center in Miss. Steed’s Collision Center operates repair facilities in Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and Vancleave, known for its expert technicians, cutting-edge equipment, and commitment to restoring vehicles to factory standards. Certified by Tesla and I-CAR Gold Class, the company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Classic Collision, Mississippi

Quality Collision Group Acquires 3-Shop MSO in Virginia

April 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of three Bruce’s Super Body Shops with locations in Williamsburg and Richmond, Va. With this acquisition, QCG will have 92 shops spread across the country. Founded in 1978, Bruce’s Super Body Shops has built a legacy of excellence, consistently providing high-quality repairs across their three locations “Bringing Bruce’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Virginia

Admiral Group to Sell Elephant Insurance Company to J.C. Flowers

April 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Admiral Group plc announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its U.S. auto insurance business, including Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services, to J.C. Flowers & Co., a global private investment firm dedicated to investing in the financial services industry, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is subject to regulatory […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Admiral Group, Elephant Auto Insurance, J.C. Flowers, Virginia

Caliber Partners with U.S. Army PaYS Program to Support Transitioning Service Members

April 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Caliber, the automotive repair company operating Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, has joined the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program. The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony on April 3. The PaYS Program connects soldiers leaving military service with potential civilian employment opportunities, guaranteeing job interviews with participating companies. This partnership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, Military Transition Assistance, Workforce Development

Fix Auto USA Opens New Location in Phoenix

April 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Fix Auto USA announced the opening of Fix Auto Norterra in Phoenix, Ariz. The new 20,000 sq. ft. collision repair facility is located at 23869 N 19th Ave Suite 110. The new collision repair center is owned by Ron and Lynn Werner, who joined the Fix Auto USA network in 2018 and also own Fix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artizona, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations

Travelers Insurance Reports Improved First Quarter Personal Auto Performance as Combined Ratio Declines

April 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Travelers Insurance delivered improved results in its personal auto insurance segment for the first quarter of 2025, achieving a combined ratio of 83.4%, a significant 11.2-point improvement from 94.6% in the same period last year. The underlying combined ratio, which excludes catastrophes and prior year reserve development, showed a substantial 7.4-point improvement to 87.5% from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Combined Ratio, Earnings, Policies in Force, Travelers

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