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Carlyle Reported Front-Runner to Acquire BASF Coatings Business

October 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Private equity firm Carlyle Group has emerged as the front-runner in talks to acquire BASF’s coatings business in a deal valued at roughly €7 billion ($8.2 billion), according to a Reuters report today citing a source close to the matter. According to Reuters, Carlyle has outbid other financial investors that had shown interest in the business. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, Carlyle Group

LKQ Corporation Completes the Sale of Self Service Segment

October 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced it has completed its previously announced agreement to sell its Self Service segment, Pick Your Part, to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Justin Jude, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are executing on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation

Classic Collision Acquires 8 Location MSO

September 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Classic Collision, LLC, announced Friday the acquisition of eight Advanced Collision Inc. locations in Tennessee and Georgia. For 25 years, Advanced Collision has been a trusted, locally owned leader in collision repair, proudly serving drivers across Georgia and Tennessee.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Georgia, Tennessee

Australia Association Warns Insurer Acquisitions Threaten Competition

September 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) said September 18 it supports regulators’ concerns about consolidation in the motor insurance market but opposes a pending acquisition that would further reduce competition. The MTAA warned the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against approving Insurance Australia Group Limited’s (ASX: IAG) proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance Pty Limited […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, Insurance Australia Group, Motor Trades Association of Australia

Leslie Doggett Auto Group Acquires Russell & Smith Ford, Honda Dealerships, Collision Center and Ford Parts Distribution Business in Houston, Texas

September 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Leslie Doggett Auto Group announced the acquisition of Russell & Smith Ford, Honda, and Collision Center operations, as well as one of the nation’s top five wholesale Ford and Honda parts distribution businesses. Located at the 610 South Loop and Main Street in Houston, Texas, the acquisition was made from the Mike Smith and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Leslie Doggett Automotive Group, Texas

Wesco Group Acquires DealerShop Paint Distribution Division

September 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Wesco Group announced the acquisition of DealerShop’s Paint Distribution Division, expanding the paint and body equipment distributor’s U.S. operations. The acquisition adds to Wesco Group’s network of locations serving automotive refinish, industrial, commercial, aerospace and marine markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. DealerShop, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates what it calls the first U.S.-based […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, Wesco Group

Caliber Acquires Mobile Repair Firm to Expand Fleet Services

September 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Caliber has acquired Car Body Lab, a mobile auto body repair service operating in 20 cities across seven states. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Caliber’s fleet solutions division, which provides repair services to large commercial vehicle fleets. Car Body Lab will continue operating as a standalone business. “Caliber is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Caliber

Collision Repair Industry Sees 35% Drop in MSO Acquisitions and Openings Despite Continued Consolidation

September 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Focus Advisors report multiple shop operator expansion in the first half declined sharply compared to last year. Deal volume in the collision repair industry fell sharply in the first half of 2025, with acquisitions and opening at major consolidators down more than a third compared to 2024. The large national and regional MSO acquired or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, Caliber, Chilton Auto Body, Crash Champions, Focus Advisors, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Openings, OpenRoad Collision, Tesla, VIVE Collision

SEMA Acquires Off-Road Business Association

September 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced August 29 it has acquired the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a nonprofit trade group representing businesses in the off-road and powersports industries. SEMA did not disclose financial terms of the deal. The acquisition brings together two organizations that have collaborated on industry advocacy efforts, particularly regarding motorized vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Off-Road Business Association, Specialty Equipment Market Association

LKQ Sells Self Service Segment

August 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Self Service segment, Pick Your Part, to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This proposed transaction was the result of a competitive bid sale […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation, Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, Salvage

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