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Crash Champions Acquires Eighth Collision Repair Center in Mississippi
1+ week, 5+ day ago (110+ words) CollisionWeek Crash Champions has acquired a collision repair facility in Southaven, Miss., formerly Key Collision of Southaven, and began operating the location under its own brand Aug. 31. The repair center at 2363 Stateline Road W. is the Chicago-based multiple shop operator’s eighth…...
VIVE Collision Reaches 80 Locations with Pennsylvania Acquisition
1+ week, 4+ day ago (103+ words) CollisionWeek 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…...
Scott Sinclair Promoted to Director of I-CAR Canada
1+ week, 5+ day ago (164+ words) I-CAR Canada has promoted Scott Sinclair to director, moving the program’s business development manager into strategic and operational leadership of Canada’s collision repair training and recognition body. “Scott’s extensive industry experience and leadership have helped him build credibility within the…...
Fix Network Opens First NOVUS Crystal Glass Location in British Columbia
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (129+ words) CollisionWeek Fix Network has opened the first location to carry its NOVUS Crystal Glass banner, an automotive glass and calibration facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia, about 10 months after the franchisor announced the partnership joining NOVUS Glass and Crystal Glass Canada…...
VIVE Collision Reaches 81 Locations With Vermont Acquisition
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (109+ words) 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…...
State Farm's Tom Bergeron Joins Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council
2+ week, 4+ day ago (125+ words) State Farm’s Tom Bergeron Joins Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council CollisionWeek Tom Bergeron, manager of State Farm’s Vehicle Research Facility, has joined Plasnomic’s Plastic Repair Alliance Council, the organization announced Aug. 25. Bergeron is the fourth insurer representative to join the…...
SEMA Widens ADAS Symposium to Automakers, Safety Researchers and Repair Groups
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (58+ words) CollisionWeek The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s second annual ADAS Symposium drew 63 attendees representing 47 companies and organizations, broadening a forum that debuted in May 2025 as a discussion of the calibration and compatibility problems facing aftermarket service, repair and vehicle-modification businesses. Leave…...
GM Restricts Ordering of 12 Electric Vehicle Frame Rail Parts to Collision Repair Network
2+ week, 5+ day ago (91+ words) CollisionWeek Bulletin tells insurers to route structural BEV repairs to GM Collision Repair Network shops, drawing scrutiny from the Automotive Body Parts Association. General Motors has limited ordering of 12 front frame rail service section part numbers used on select electric…...
Collision Repair Industry Production Up Slightly in June
3+ week, 4+ day ago (109+ words) CollisionWeek June production edged above May as both hours worked and employment increased, but remained below year-ago levels. Wages set records for production employees and for all employees. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor…...