Shannon Nordstrom, vice president and general manager of Nordstrom’s Automotive in Garretson, S.D., was confirmed as president of the Automotive Recyclers Association on Oct. 17 during the organization’s 82nd annual convention in Birmingham, Ala. Nordstrom has served on the association’s executive committee since 2022 and has chaired its certification committee since 2002. “I stand here […]
SEMA Announces 2025 New Product Award Winners
Revv Integration Ecosystem wins in Collision Repair & Refinish category. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) revealed its New Products Award winners during the 2025 SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast yesterday, recognizing the most innovative and cutting-edge advancements shaping the automotive aftermarket. More than 1,300 products vied for top honors across 15 New Products Showcase categories, […]
GEICO Reports $11.7 Billion Premiums Written in Third Quarter
Private passenger auto claims frequencies for property damage and collision coverage down while severity increased. Berkshire Hathaway reported its third quarter 2025 earnings on Saturday, November 1, providing details on its GEICO subsidiary—the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting earnings reached $1.773 billion in the third quarter of 2025, down […]
Canadian Collision Industry Pioneer and CARSTAR Canada Co-Founder Larry Jefferies Passes Away
The Canadian collision repair industry is mourning the loss of Larry Jefferies, a visionary leader whose influence shaped the modern landscape of automotive collision repair across Canada and beyond. Jefferies passed away on October 30 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to advancing the collision repair […]
CCC Partners with OEC to Integrate RepairLogic into CCC ONE Platform
CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) and OEConnection LLC announced Monday they will integrate OEC’s RepairLogic repair planning software into CCC’s collision repair platform, CCC ONE. The integration, expected to launch in early 2026, will allow collision repair facilities to access repair planning capabilities within the estimating platform without switching between systems. RepairLogic documentation will synchronize […]
Rivian Approves Telwin Welders for Certified Collision Repair Network
Rivian Automotive has approved the Telwin Inverspotter 14000 Smart Aqua squeeze-type resistance welder for structural repairs on its electric vehicles. The approval allows Rivian’s certified collision centers to use the equipment on both the automaker’s passenger vehicles and commercial delivery vans. Rivian also approved Telwin’s Technomig 243 Wave three-torch welder as an optional MIG/MAG welding […]
Focus Advisors Adds Staff, Promotes Executives
Focus Advisors announced several leadership changes October 30 as the collision repair M&A advisory firm works to handle increased deal activity and expand into adjacent automotive aftermarket sectors. The firm promoted Chris Lane to president and managing partner after 10 years with the company. Lane previously held leadership roles in strategy and deal structuring. John […]
CollisionRight Reaches 125 Collision Repair Facilities with Recent Acquisitions
The company has completed 14 acquisitions totaling 21 shops so far in 2025. CollisionRight LLC announced it has reached 125 collision repair centers following the acquisition of three businesses in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana. In recent weeks, the company acquired Sonny’s Body Shop and Traverse Body and Paint in Traverse City, Mich.; Dexter’s in Bradford, […]
Opus IVS Launches ADAS Provider Network to Link Collision Repair Shops and Calibration Specialists
Opus IVS announced the launch of its new Connect ADAS Provider Network, a national platform designed to connect collision repair shops with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration and service providers. According to the company, the tiered network integrates directly with the existing ADAS MAP platform and gives more than 12,000 users the ability to […]
Philadelphia Insurance Acquires Collector Vehicle Business from Ignyte Insurance
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) has acquired the Collector Vehicle Division of Ignyte Insurance in a deal valued at $615 million, adding four established collector car insurance brands to its portfolio. The acquisition includes American Collectors Insurance, J.C. Taylor Insurance, Condon Skelly, and Heacock Classic, all based in Mt. Laurel, N.J. The businesses employ more than […]
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