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Kinetic Partners with Chilton Auto Body for San Carlos, California Digital Repair Hub

May 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

10,000-square-foot repair facility will expand digital vehicle repair services in San Francisco Bay Area. Kinetic announced today it has partnered with Chilton Auto Body to open a digital repair facility in San Carlos, Calif. The new 10,000-square-foot hub at 171 Industrial Road will serve customers from five Chilton Auto Body locations. “Our team is excited […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Chilton Auto Body, Kinetic, Openings

Classic Collision Acquires First Repair Centers in Louisiana

May 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Acquisition marks multiple collision repair shop operator’s entry into 21st state. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of its first collision repair centers in Louisiana. Fradella’s Collision Centers, established in 1982, is a family-owned auto body repair business serving the Greater New Orleans area with locations in Metairie, Chalmette, and Slidell. With the acquisition, Classic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Louisiana

Maaco Opens New Location in North Carolina

May 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Maaco announced the opening of a new location in Arden, N.C.. The business is owned and operated by Michael Maurer, who also runs an Amazon delivery service partner (DSP) company. The new facility, located at 100B Airport Road in Arden, spans 12,000 square feet and employs eight staff members, including a manager, estimator, four body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MAACO, Network Affiliations, North Carolina

Nexterra Launches Australian Operations to Expand Insurance and Collision Repair Services

May 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Nexterra Solutions, LLC has launched Nexterra Australia, a new division focused on providing automotive repair and claims services to the Australian insurance and collision industry. The company, which provides automotive restoration, claims management, and service contract solutions globally, has expanded beyond its existing administrative presence in Australia to establish full-service operations in the country. “We’ve […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Nexterra Solutions Group, Openings

National Auto Body Council Opens 2025 Award Nominations

May 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is accepting nominations for its 2025 awards through September 1. The awards recognize leadership and commitment in the collision repair industry, as well as outstanding charitable partners. Three awards will be presented: NABC President’s Award – recognizes member companies that support NABC’s vision through donations of time and resources. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council, Nominations

Erie Insurance Establishes $100 Million Charitable Foundation

May 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Erie Insurance announced the creation of the Erie Insurance Foundation, a private charitable foundation that will create long-term sustainability for charitable contributions and grantmaking. To launch the initiative and seed the foundation’s endowment, Erie Indemnity Company, the management company for Erie Insurance, is donating $100 million. Consolidating many of the company’s charitable giving funds and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Erie Insurance, Erie Insurance Foundation, Openings

U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Approve Resolution Overturning California EPA Waiver

May 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Under waiver, California vehicle emission regulations, followed by a dozen other states, would effectively ban gasoline and hybrid vehicles by 2035. On May 1, the U.S. House of Representatives voted  246-164 to approve House Joint Resolution 88 (H.J. Res. 88) sponsored by Representative John Joyce, to repeal the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver issued […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, California, Electric Vehicles, legislation, National Automobile Dealers Association, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association, U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Length of Rental Down in First Quarter

May 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down year-over-year, length of rental remains higher than pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, overall length of rental (LOR) for collision-related rentals in the first quarter of 2025 was 16.7 days, a 0.9-day decline from the first quarter of 2024. Last year the first quarter had a decline of 1.1 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enterprise Mobility, Length of Rental

NOVUS Glass Adds Location in Dundas, Ontario

May 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

NOVUS Glass announced the addition of NOVUS Glass Dundas in Ontario, Canada to their network. The new automotive glass repair and replacement location serves as an expansion to the esteemed local mechanical shop, Eccles Auto Service Inc.- a family-owned and operated business distinguished for over 40 years of exceptional service and quality workmanship. Scott Eccles, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Ontario

North Carolina Fines Members, Universal Insurance Companies $113,000 for Market Conduct Violations

May 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

North Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced May 1 that he has fined two insurance companies, The Members Insurance Co. and Universal Insurance Co., $113,000 following a market conduct examination. Members and Universal, which are licensed to write private passenger automobile and homeowners’ insurance policies in North Carolina, are owned by Auto Club Group. At the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fines, Insurance Department, Market Conduct Examination, North Carolina

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