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Autobrake Slashes Rear-End Crash Risk at Intersections with Red Light Safety Cameras

September 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

IIHS research finds AEB systems reduce crashes caused by drivers’ braking suddenly to avoid cameras. The growth of automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems undercuts a common gripe about red light safety cameras by preventing rear-end crashes that can occur when drivers stop short, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Red […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AEB, Crash Avoidance, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Root Insurance Launches in Washington State, Completes West Coast Expansion

September 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Root Insurance Co. (NASDAQ: ROOT) announced Tuesday that it is now offering auto insurance in Washington state, completing the company’s expansion across the West Coast. The technology-focused insurance carrier now serves customers in Washington, Oregon and California, reaching what the company says is more than 78% of the U.S. population. “With this expansion into Washington, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Root Insurance, Washington State

ASA Backs Congressional Proposals to Expand SBA Lending

September 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is supporting congressional proposals that would reduce loan requirements and increase borrowing limits for small businesses seeking U.S. Small Business Administration backing. The proposals were discussed during a U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee hearing this week titled Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Small Business Administration

UK Health and Safety Executive to Inspect 1,000 Repair Facilities in Isocyanate Safety Crackdown

September 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it will conduct 1,000 inspections of motor vehicle repair businesses across Great Britain to address occupational asthma among paint sprayers. The campaign targets workplaces using isocyanate-containing paints and coatings, which HSE identifies as the leading cause of occupational asthma in the UK. Workers who develop the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Health and Safety Executive, Isocyanates, Occupational Asthma, Safety, United Kingdom

Collision Industry Mourns Passing of Industry Leader Doug Webb

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The collision repair industry has lost one of its most dedicated champions with the passing of Doug Webb on Saturday, September 20. Webb died peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a seven-week battle following complications from a medical procedure. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife Bonnie, son John […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR Education Foundation, National Auto Body Council, Obituary, People

New California Online Advertising Requirements for Licensed Auto Repair Facilities Take Effect October 1

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will enforce new online advertising requirements for all automotive repair dealers beginning October 1 following the adoption of regulations initially developed for mobile automotive repair and referral services. All online advertisements must display three specific elements: Business name as registered with BAR Automotive repair dealer registration number Phone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Licensing, Regulations

ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Partner to Support Certified Automotive Professionals

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation announced Tuesday a partnership to provide financial assistance to ASE-certified professionals and their families during emergencies. The collaboration, called “Support Beyond Certification,” will coordinate outreach to ASE’s certified professionals about AACF’s emergency financial assistance programs for automotive aftermarket workers facing illness, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, Certification

Latest CCC Crash Course Examines How Economic and Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping Claims and Repair Landscape

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Rising tariffs, consumer financial pressure and increasing vehicle complexity are creating cascading effects throughout the claims and collision repair ecosystem. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS), published its third-quarter 2025 Crash Course report documenting how economic uncertainty is driving structural changes across original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, insurers and repair shops. The report draws from 300 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Crash Course, Labor Rates, Tariffs, Total Cost of Repair, Total Loss

Toyota, Lexus Approve Hunter’s ADAS Alignment and Calibration System

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Toyota Motor Corp. and Lexus have approved Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in their North American dealer and collision repair networks, the company announced Sept. 19. The approvals bring Hunter’s total original equipment manufacturer endorsements to seven. Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru previously approved the system. Hunter said it […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Approvals, Calibration, Hunter Engineering, Lexus, Toyota

UVeye Launches AI Inspection Technology for Commercial Truck, Bus Fleets

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

UVeye announced it is expanding its automated inspection systems to commercial fleets, including Class 6-8 trucks and buses in the United States and United Kingdom. The company’s drive-through inspection systems use artificial intelligence to scan vehicles and identify mechanical issues, tire problems and exterior damage. The technology has previously been used by automotive dealerships, original […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, UVeye

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