Loftus was the organization’s founding executive director in 1982 until his retirement in 2000. John J. Loftus Jr., the longtime executive director of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists and one of the collision repair industry’s most influential leaders, died Jan. 28 in Santa Clarita, Calif. He was 94. Loftus served as SCRS executive director […]
CCC Intelligent Solutions Names Josh Valdez Chief Product Officer
CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) has appointed Josh Valdez as chief product officer, effective Feb. 16. Valdez will oversee product strategy, design and delivery at the company. He will focus on developing artificial intelligence applications across CCC’s systems. Valdez most recently served as senior vice president of products at Dayforce, where he managed global product […]
AASP/NJ Sets March 9 Deadline for Young Technician Award Nominations
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has set a March 9 deadline for nominations for its Sixth Annual Young Technician of the Year Award, which will be presented during the organization’s NORTHEAST 2026 trade show. The award will recognize two technicians with $2,500 each in tools and equipment. Eligible candidates include […]
Quebec Fix Auto Locations Install Paint-Spraying Robots
Fix Auto Dorval A.M. has become the first collision repair facility in Canada to install the PaintGo PG 90E automated paint-spraying robot, with two additional Quebec locations scheduled to add the technology. Fix Auto Décarie and Fix Auto Trois Rivières will follow with installations of the AI-driven system, which automates paint application with programmed spray […]
Hertrich Collision Centers Acquires Maryland Body Shop
Hertrich Collision Centers has acquired Bramble Body Shop in Easton, Md. The deal brings Hertrich’s total collision repair center location count to 15. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bramble Body Shop was founded in 1986, is led by D’Arcy Bramble Jr. and Donna Marie Bramble. Hertrich Collision Centers, a family-owned company operating in Delaware, Maryland […]
NOVUS Glass Adds Saskatoon North Location
NOVUS Glass has opened a new location in north Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada offering automotive glass repair, replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems calibration services. The shop is owned and operated by Raj, who previously owned a WARD automotive service location before expanding into the glass repair segment. “At the core of how we operate is […]
Sedgwick Launches Tow, Storage Fee Negotiation Service for Auto Claims
Sedgwick launched a tow and storage negotiation service designed to reduce costs for insurance carriers handling auto claims. The service uses licensed adjusters to negotiate storage and towing fees with repair facilities. The company said the service reduces charges by an average of 32%. Adjusters access the service through a proprietary technology portal that allows […]
NABC Announces Palm Springs Golf Tournament Winners, Sets Dallas Event for April
The National Auto Body Council announced winners of its sold-out Palm Springs golf fundraiser held Jan. 20 at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif. More than 150 players and sponsors attended the tournament, which featured a Recycled Rides vehicle presentation to three local families before the competition. Casey Steffen, Justin Geminden, Jim Hacker […]
New York Auto Insurance Premiums Hit $1,935 Average in 2024
Auto repair cost in the state ranked third highest in U.S. New York drivers paid an average of $1,935 for personal auto insurance in 2024, making it the fourth-most expensive state in the nation and representing a record high for New York, according to a new report from the Insurance Information Institute. The average premium […]
WIN Opens 2026 Collision Repair Scholarship Applications
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is accepting applications through March 6 for collision repair scholarships offering financial support ranging from $500 to $2,500, along with mentorship and tools. The organization partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation to administer the program for U.S. students enrolled in collision repair programs. Four scholarship tiers are available: The […]
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