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Crash Champions Expands Luxury Repair Network to Mississippi, Texas

October 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Crash Champions is converting three existing locations to its LUXE | EV Certified network, adding Mississippi and Texas to its luxury vehicle repair footprint. The company is upgrading facilities in Rohnert Park, Calif.; Flowood, Miss.; and Lubbock, Texas, to offer manufacturer-certified repairs for luxury and electric vehicles. The expansion brings the network to 20 locations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Crash Champions, Electric Vehicles, Mississippi, Openings, Texas

Registration Open for 2026 ASE Instructor Training Conference

October 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Early bird discount offered through Oct. 31. Registration is now open for the 16th annual 2026 ASE Instructor Training Conference scheduled for July 20-23 in Frisco, Texas, outside of Dallas. This national training event is presented by the ASE Education Foundation and offers more than 20 hours of technical update training with separate tracks for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, ASE Education Foundation, Texas

Caliber Apprentice Program Generated $22.1M for Texas Economy in 2024

October 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program contributed $22.1 million in added income to the Texas economy in 2024, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the automotive repair company. The program’s 2024 economic impact was equivalent to supporting 288 jobs statewide, according to the study conducted by Lightcast, a labor market analytics firm. The analysis focused […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Caliber, Texas

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

Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program Celebrate 11 Years Helping Veterans Transition to Technician Careers

September 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

A partnership between defense contractor V2X Inc., General Motors and the U.S. Army at Ford Hood, Texas has trained about 1,000 veterans as automotive technicians over 11 years, with all graduates finding jobs at GM dealerships. The Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program, launched in 2014 at Fort Hood, provides eight weeks of hands-on training […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, Shifting Gears, Texas, U.S. Army, V2X Inc., Workforce Development

CARSTAR Owner Adds Bosch Auto Repair Franchise in Houston, Texas

July 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

A Houston, Texas collision repair shop owner has opened the city’s second Bosch Auto Service franchise location, marking his expansion from collision repairs into general automotive maintenance and repair services along with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration and electric vehicle repairs. Nelson Ramos, who operates CARSTAR Bass Collision, opened Bosch Auto Service North Houston […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bosch, CARSTAR, Openings, Texas

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Fuels Ride-Hailing Market Hopes and Concerns

June 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

GlobalData reports the debut has generated social media buzz but safety questions loom. Tesla’s much-anticipated robotaxi debut last weekend in Austin, Texas has sparked intense social media activity, blending enthusiasm with critical scrutiny according to a report yesterday by GlobalData, the data and analytics company. While early adopters praised the innovation and smooth user experience, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, GlobalData, Robotaxi, Tesla, Texas

Meyer Distributing Opens New Location in Amarillo, Texas

May 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of its Amarillo, Texas crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Arlington, Texas distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, RV, and trailer parts in the region. “The Amarillo, TX dock completes our West Texas expansion,” states […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Meyer Distributing, Openings, Texas

Tesla Reported to Launch Robotaxi Service in Austin, Texas June 12

May 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tesla Inc. is targeting June 12 to launch its autonomous robotaxi service in Austin, Texas according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the matter. The previously unreported internal date represents a key milestone in CEO Elon Musk’s strategy to pivot the electric vehicle maker toward driverless technology and artificial intelligence. Bloomberg reported […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Robotaxi, Tesla, Texas

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Groves, Texas

May 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Larry and Patti King, owners of CARSTAR Port Arthur, located in Groves, TX, officially welcomed guests to their new location during a grand opening event on Tuesday, May 6. Approximately 85 guests, including residents, business partners, and members of the Groves Chamber of Commerce, came together to celebrate the launch of the state-of-the-art collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

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