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NHTSA Issues Warning After 2 More Deaths Linked to Chinese Replacement Airbag Inflators

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eight drivers have been killed and two seriously injured by ruptured inflators. Two additional drivers died in December crashes involving substandard replacement airbag inflators manufactured in China and likely illegally imported into the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced yesterday. The agency has now documented 10 crashes resulting in death or serious […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Acquires Midwestern Auto Group

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wyler Automotive Family has acquired Midwestern Auto Group in Dublin, Ohio adding 14 franchises including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Maserati, Porsche, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Volvo, Lotus, MINI and Volkswagen to its portfolio. The acquired dealerships will operate under the name The Wyler Collection and is expected to add approximately $500 million in incremental […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Ohio

University of the Aftermarket Foundation to Award Record $900,000 in Automotive Scholarships

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation will award more than $900,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, a record amount for the organization. Students complete a single application online to be considered for multiple scholarships for which they are eligible. Applications are due March 31. The scholarships are available to students enrolled in four-year […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

CIECA February 5 Webinar to Examine Insurance Industry Trends

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will host a webinar Feb. 5 featuring Patrick Sullivan, editor of Auto Insurance Report, discussing insurance market conditions heading into 2026. The free one-hour session, titled Navigating the Sea of Insurance Trends in 2026, is scheduled for 2 p.m. (EST). Registration for the event is available online. “After […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Webinars

New Light-Vehicle Sales Rose 2.4% to 16.2 Million Units in 2025

January 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

NADA projects slight decline in sales this year with uncertain trade environment and soft labor market. New light-vehicle sales totaled 16.2 million units in 2025, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). “The U.S. auto industry experienced several shocks last year, including tariffs on imported vehicles and parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

USAA Files for 7% Auto Insurance Rate Decrease in Florida

January 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA has filed for a 7% average decrease in auto insurance rates in Florida. The rate decrease is expected to take effect by May 2026 and would result in an estimated $125 million in annual savings for the insurer’s Florida policyholders. USAA serves military members, veterans and their families. “Every dollar counts for our active-duty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Premiums, USAA

ASE Education Foundation to Host Scholarship Webinar Wednesday

January 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation will host a free webinar Wednesday, January 14 at 4 p.m. (EST) on scholarship opportunities available for the 2026-27 academic year. The session, titled Automotive Scholarships Update, is aimed at instructors, employers, parents and students enrolled in ASE-accredited programs. Foundation representatives and industry panelists will discuss identifying available scholarships, application tips […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Scholarships, Webinars

Revv Launches United ADAS Collective Professional Organization

January 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Revv has launched the United ADAS Collective, a professional organization for the advanced driver assistance systems calibration community. The organization, which Revv said is dedicated to ADAS calibration professionals, launched with more than 1,000 members including collision repair facility owners and managers, ADAS technicians, diagnostic professionals and auto glass specialists. The UAC will offer education, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Revv, United ADAS Collective

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices End 2025 Flat Compared to Previous Year

January 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Retail sales of used vehicles up 2% compared to 2024. Wholesale used vehicle prices ended 2025 essentially flat, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index closing December at 205.5, up 0.4% compared to December 2024 and 0.1% higher than November, Cox Automotive reported. The year-end figures reflect a market that has stabilized following volatility in […]

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

Boyd Group Closes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center

January 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD; NYSE: BGSI) completed its previously acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center on Jan. 9, adding 258 locations across the Southeast United States to its network. As CollisionWeek reported Jan. 8, the company had received regulatory approval for the transaction. The acquisition increases Boyd’s North American location count by 25% […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group

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