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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Down in May

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

While down versus April, prices remain above year ago levels. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were lower in May compared to April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 205.2, representing a 4% increase from the same time last year and a 1.4% decline from April. The […]

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

Industry Leader Charles Edward “Chad” Sulkala Passes Away at 54

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor 1 Comment

The collision repair industry lost a dedicated leader and advocate with the unexpected passing of Charles Edward “Chad” Sulkala on Saturday, May 31 at his home in Northampton, Mass. He was 54 years old. Chad’s impact on the collision repair industry spanned more than two decades, marked by exceptional volunteer service and leadership across multiple […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituaries, People

Subaru Approves Hunter Engineering’s ADAS Calibration System

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Hunter Engineering announced that Subaru has approved its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in the automaker’s U.S. dealer and collision repair network. The approval makes Subaru the fifth original equipment manufacturer to endorse the system, following Honda, Acura, Nissan and Infiniti. Hunter said additional automaker approvals are planned for 2025. The company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Approvals, Hunter Engineering, Recalibration, Subaru

BASF Coatings Partners with Toyota Motor Europe on Body & Paint Program

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body & Paint program for Europe, building the foundation for a long-term strategic collaboration between the two companies for Toyota and Lexus brands. The partnership takes advantage of the premium automotive refinish solutions under the Glasurit and R-M brands in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, Toyota Motor Europe

US Auto Suppliers Call for Action on China Rare Earth Restrictions

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The crisis surrounding China’s rare earth export restrictions continues to escalate, with US auto suppliers now joining their European counterparts in demanding urgent government intervention to prevent widespread production disruptions across the automotive industry. According to a report by Reuters, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, issued a stark warning Wednesday that auto parts companies are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, CLEPA, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Rare Earth Elements

New Light-Vehicle Sales Ease Up in May

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Sales pace slows after accelerating in March and April in anticipation of higher vehicle prices due to tariffs. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) reports that new light-vehicle sales slowed to a 15.7-million-unit SAAR in May 2025, following back-to-back months where the SAAR clocked in above 17 million units. According to NADA’s monthly Market Beat […]

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

Crash Champions Adds Two LUXE |EV Certified Locations in California

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Crash Champions announced the conversion of two existing Northern California collision repair centers to the company’s rapidly expanding LUXE | EV Certified network. Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified repair centers specialize in luxury and highline EV vehicles, offering customers a tailored experience backed by the organization’s commitment to superior quality and a lifetime warranty. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Crash Champions, Openings

European Auto Suppliers Association Says Supply Chains Already Impacted by China Rare Earth Export Restrictions

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, said the European automotive supply industry is already experiencing significant disruption due to China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets used in electric motors and other electronic components and sensors. These restrictions have led to the shutdown of several production lines and plants across Europe, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CLEPA, Rare Earth Elements, Supply Chain

ASE President and CEO Johnson to Address Instructors at Annual Training Conference

June 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Dave Johnson, president and CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 ASE Instructor Training Conference, scheduled for July 21-24 in St. Louis, Mo. Johnson, who has been leading ASE since January 2024, will cover a variety of pertinent topics with conference participants, including ASE’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, ASE, Career and Technical Education

Music City Collision Conference Announces Speaker Lineup

June 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Innovation and leadership focus of September 26-27 event. The Music City Collision Conference announced the speakers for its 2025 event. Taking place Friday, September 26-27 in Nashville, Tenn. at the Southwest Conference Center, the two-day gathering promises to bring together the best minds in the collision repair industry for high-impact education, collaboration, and inspiration. More […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Music City Collision Conference, Tennessee

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