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Auto Insurance Shopping Increased 19% Year over Year in the Third Quarter

November 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The third quarter of 2024 saw a big spike in shopping for both auto and property insurance, according to a report by TransUnion (NYSE: TRU). Auto insurance was up 19%, while property insurance shopping rose 16%, compared to the same time in 2023. Auto insurance shopping increased across generations, though, not equally. Baby Boomers shopped […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, TransUnion

Progressive’s 12th Annual Keys to Progress Program Donates Nearly 100 Vehicles to Military Families

November 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance announced its 12th annual Keys to Progress® vehicle giveaway event, that took place yesterday, provided 96 veterans with the keys to vehicles that offer dependable transportation, enabling them to get back on the road and progress forward in their lives. Since its launch in 2013, the Keys to Progress program has donated more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Insurance Auto Auctions, Progressive Insurance, Veterans

NHTSA Fines Ford $165 Million for Failing to Comply with Recall Requirements

November 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In addition to the second largest civil penalty in the agency’s history, regulator announces consent order with Ford Motor Company. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a consent order with Ford Motor Company for failing to comply with federal recall requirements. The consent order includes a civil penalty of $165 million, the second-largest […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fines, Ford Motor Company, NHTSA, Recalls

Eric Wilbert Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association

November 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts in Rochester, N.Y. was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Wilbert was formally confirmed as President on October 24, during the Association’s 81st Annual Convention and Exposition held in Reno, Nev. Wilbert brings decades of experience in the industry and has served […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, People

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Four Repair Facilities

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisitions continue expansion in Kentucky, Florida, and Oklahoma. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of four collision repair facilities. The newly acquired facilities include: Renfro’s Collision in Berea, Ky.; A&E Auto Body in Eagle Lake, Fla.; Bay Body Shop in Panama City, Fla. and Manuel Collision Center in Ada, Okla. These new additions enhance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Kentucky, Oklahoma

Mitchell Reports Primary Point of Impact Contributing to Differences in Claims Severity for Battery Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The latest Mitchell data shows that gasoline-powered automobiles are more likely than their electrified counterparts to sustain costly front-end damage in an accident. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, announced the release of its Q3 2024 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This issue provides an overview of the point-of-impact and severity differences between repairable battery electric vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claims Severity, Electric Vehicles, Mitchell

asTech Announces adasThink Integration with CCC

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify announced a new integration between its ADAS-focused platform, adasThink, and CCC ONE, the estimating and repair management software from CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC). This collaboration aims to provide collision repair shops with seamless access to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) insights, helping to enhance repair precision, increase efficiency and reduce cycle times. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: adasThink, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, CCC, Integrations, Repairify

Crash Champions Team Members Present $50,000 to Susan G. Komen

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As a capstone to its annual Champions For a Cause campaign, the Crash Champions Collision Repair Team recently presented a $50,000 donation to Susan G. Komen. Crash Champions team members across the country made proceeds possible by rallying together to raise funds through special-edition pink polos and T-shirts. Crash Champions was also an active Susan […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Donations

Blake Kidwell Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Collision Auto Parts

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Auto Parts announced the appointment of Blake Kidwell as its new Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mr. Kidwell will lead the company’s sales and customer development strategies. “We are excited to welcome Blake Kidwell to Collision Auto Parts as our Chief Commercial Officer,” said Raymond Tsai, CEO of Collision Auto Parts. “Blake brings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Auto Parts, People

Safeco Insurance Announces Book Transfer Agreement for Main Street America Personal Lines Business

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Agreement includes seven lines of business, including auto, in 22 states. Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual company, has entered into a book transfer agreement with Main Street America Insurance, a well-established property and casualty carrier currently offering commercial and farm and ranch products as well as fidelity and surety bonds nationwide. In 2018, Main Street […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Family, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Main Street America, Safeco

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