VIVE Collision has acquired Jasmin Auto Body in White River Junction, Vt., a deal announced Sept. 9 that brings the Northeast multiple shop operator to 81 locations and deepens its presence in Vermont’s Upper Valley. Financial terms were not disclosed. The purchase is VIVE’s second announced acquisition in seven days. Jasmin Auto Body was founded […]
VIVE Collision Reaches 80 Locations with Pennsylvania Acquisition
Acquires first facility in Pittsburgh market. VIVE Collision has acquired Joe DiIorio Auto Body in Homestead, Pa., a deal announced Sept. 2 that brings the Northeast multiple shop operator to 80 locations and gives it its first collision repair facility in the greater Pittsburgh market. Joe DiIorio Auto Body has operated as a family-owned business […]
VIVE Collision Expands ClearDrive Calibration Subsidiary to Nine States
VIVE Collision announced April 29 that ClearDrive Solutions, the dedicated ADAS calibration company it spun out as a standalone operation, now supports collision repair work across nine states as the multi-site operator pushes to bring calibration in-house rather than rely on outside providers. The expansion underscores a broader industry shift in how multi-shop operators are […]
VIVE Collision Acquires 3 Repair Facilities in New Jersey
Reaches 75 location milestone. VIVE Collision has acquired Cherry Collision, adding three collision repair facilities in southern New Jersey and bringing the regional MSO’s total footprint to 75 locations across the Northeast. The deal extends VIVE Collision’s presence deeper into the New Jersey market, where the company has been operating since its early expansion years. […]
Mike Tumanov Named VP of Strategy & Innovation at VIVE Collision
VIVE Collision has promoted Mike Tumanov to vice president of strategy and innovation, the collision repair company announced today. Tumanov, who joined VIVE Collision in 2024 as director of strategic initiatives, has led the company’s virtual estimating and contact center operations. In his new role, he will continue overseeing strategic initiatives across the organization. “Mike […]
Collision Repair Industry Sees 35% Drop in MSO Acquisitions and Openings Despite Continued Consolidation
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 […]
VIVE Collision Acquires Delaware EV Repair Shop, Enters 10th State
VIVE Collision has acquired Evolve: Electric Vehicle Specialists, marking the company’s entry into Delaware and expansion to 63 locations across 10 northeastern states. The acquisition gives VIVE Collision its first Delaware location and adds specialized electric vehicle repair capabilities to its network. Evolve operates a 35,000-square-foot facility with 25 repair bays designed for electric vehicle […]
VIVE Collision Acquires Three Locations
Latest additions bring their total footprint to 55 collision repair centers in the Northeast. VIVE Collision announced the acquisition of three new collision repair centers as part of its accelerated growth strategy for 2025. The new additions bring VIVE Collision’s total footprint to 55 locations across nine states in the Northeast. The additions include: VIVE […]
Stephanie Yocum Named Chief People Officer at VIVE Collision
VIVE Collision, which recently opened its 51st location on the East Coast, announced that Stephanie Yocum has been named Chief People Officer. Yocum’s responsibilities include managing the entire employee life cycle—from talent acquisition and employee engagement to development and culture alignment. As part of VIVE’s senior leadership team, she will help guide strategy, shape organizational […]
VIVE Collision Marks 50th Location with Acquistion
Adds new collision repair center in Newington, Conn., its fourth in the state. VIVE Collision announced the addition of its 50th location. The newly acquired 14,000 sq. ft. location, Bryon’s Auto Body Powered by VIVE, is located at 172 Kelsey St. in Newington, Conn. The new location is also the fourth VIVE location in Connecticut. […]