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CCC and Elitek Expand Integration to Include Sublet Services

August 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) announced that Elitek Vehicle Services, an LKQ company, has expanded its integration with the CCC Diagnostics Network. With this expansion, Elitek’s mobile sublet services can now be automatically added to CCC ONE workfiles. This enables Elitek’s mobile service collision repair customers to digitally capture diagnostics as well as non-diagnostics […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, Elitek Vehicle Services, Integrations, LKQ Corporation

Two Charged in Michigan Chop Shop Operation

August 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Two men have been charged for their alleged roles in operating a chop shop in Wayne, Mich. according to Attorney General Dana Nessel. Mohamad El-Hadi, 41, of Canton, and Dani Mourad, 44, of Dearborn Heights, were arraigned in 29th District Court in Wayne last week. El-Hadi, who owns Hadi’s Cash for Cars in Wayne, faces […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Lawsuits, Michigan, Vehicle Theft

Brian Gallamore Named New Manager for NABC First Responder Training Program

August 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The National Auto Body Council has appointed Brian Gallamore as program manager for its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program, replacing George Avery, who is retiring after 13 years leading the initiative. Gallamore, a career firefighter who most recently served as Special Operations Captain for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, will oversee the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council, People

Crash Champions Holds Annual Summit for 1,000 Employees in San Diego

August 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Crash Champions hosted more than 1,000 employees and industry partners at its annual Champions Summit August 6-8 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. The three-day event included keynote speakers, industry presentations, panel discussions and a vendor expo featuring more than 30 automotive and collision repair companies, including LKQ, 3M […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Crash Champions

Study Shows Rising Demand for Autonomous Driving Features

August 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

A new study shows consumer demand for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems increased significantly in 2025, with nearly half of prospective car buyers wanting hands-off highway driving capabilities. AutoPacific’s 2025 Future Vehicle Planner surveyed nearly 18,000 licensed drivers ages 18 and older who plan to buy new vehicles within three years. The study […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, AutoPacific

CIECA to Launch Innovation Showcase at Annual Conference

August 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association will debut an Innovation Showcase at its 16th annual CONNEX conference Sept. 23-25 at the Hilton Nashville Green Hills in Nashville, Tennessee. The showcase will feature presentations on technology applications in the collision repair industry, with the conference theme “Insights to Innovation: The Future of Collision Industry Technology.” Industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Tennessee

OSHA to Host Safe + Sound Week August 11-17 Focusing on Emergency Preparedness

August 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will partner with businesses nationwide for Safe + Sound Week from August 11-17, emphasizing emergency preparedness and workplace safety programs. The annual event recognizes workplace safety successes and provides resources for keeping workers safe. More than 5,000 businesses participated last year to raise awareness about worker safety and health. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OSHA

Legislation Aimed at Supporting Rural Small Businesses Takes Step Towards Becoming Law

August 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Before returning home for Congress’ August recess, the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee advanced legislation aimed at supporting small businesses in rural areas. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that S. 1703, also known as the Rural Small Business Resilience Act, would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, U.S. Senate, U.S. Small Business Administration

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in July Compared to Last Year

August 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

While up year over year, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index is down slightly from June. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were lower in July compared to June but above July 2024. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 207.4, which is still an increase of 2.9% […]

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

Colours Acquires Fox Valley Auto Paint Locations in Rockford and Aurora, Illinois

August 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Colours Inc. announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Auto Paints’ locations in Rockford and Aurora, Ill. “We’re excited to welcome the Fox Valley team and their loyal customers into the Colours family,” said Ali Mahalak, President & CEO of Colours, Inc. “Our goal is to make this a seamless transition while enhancing what’s already working […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colours Inc., Illinois

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