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WIN Awards 40 Collision Repair Scholarships to Female Students in 2025
Students receive awards of $500 to $2500 to further them in their careers. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced a record 40 recipients for its 2025 Student Scholarship Awards on April 30. These students, selected from nearly 120 applications, will receive scholarship funds and/or tool kits to support their education in collision repair technology programs. […]
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Classic Collision Opens New Repair Facilities in Tennessee and Minnesota
Classic Collision, LLC has opened two new collision repair facilities in Memphis, Tenn. and Eden Prairie, Minn., expanding the company’s national presence. With the latest opening, the Atlanta, Ga.-based collision repair operator now operates 333 facilities across the United States. Subscribers need to be logged in to see rest of this article. Please Login to […]
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IBIS Global Summit 2025 Agenda Released
Meeting in Istanbul will focus on industry collaboration. The IBIS Global Summit 2025 agenda has been released for the upcoming collision repair industry meeting scheduled for June 24-26, , at Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. Registration for the event is available online. The global meeting will center on the theme Shaping the Future: Leadership […]
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Commerce Department Initiates Investigation on Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Truck Imports
The Department of Commerce has launched an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess whether imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and their parts pose a threat to national security. If the investigation determines the imports do pose a threat, similar to the finding on imported automobiles and parts, […]
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ASE Recognizes NAPA Autotech XcceleratoR Program as Route to Meet Certification Work Experience Requirement
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has recognized the new NAPA Autotech XcceleratoR program as a pathway toward reducing the ASE standard work experience requirement. A year-long validation period began in April to help ASE determine how to integrate the XcceleratoR training into its certification framework. NAPAThe NAPA Autotech XcceleratoR program uses Skillmaker’s […]
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Ford Details New Lincoln Aviator Sectioning Procedures in Latest On Target Magazine
Other topics examined include A/C systems, Bronco Raptor front bumper, and windshield replacement guidelines. Ford Motor Company highlighted new sectioning procedures for the 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer in its latest volume of On Target magazine for collision repair professionals. According to Gerry Bonanni, senior damageability engineer for Ford, “We received field service requests […]
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Mitchell Announces New Cloud-Based Integration with Guidewire to Speed Auto Claims Processing
Mitchell announced today a new cloud-based integration with Guidewire ClaimCenter aimed at improving auto insurance claims processing times. The integration synchronizes data between Mitchell and Guidewire applications, allowing insurers to streamline vehicle loss profiling, assignment and damage appraisal workflows. “Meeting policyholder expectations for fast and efficient claims resolution requires access to the latest cloud technology,” […]
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Auto Care Association Launches Auto Parts Tariff Calculator for Members
The Auto Care Association has launched a new tariff calculator tool exclusively for its members. With several rounds of new tariffs being introduced by the Trump administration since February 2025, understanding how and which tariffs currently apply to automotive businesses has grown in complexity. To address the need for clarity during this time of fluctuation […]
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Fix Network Kicks Off 2025 Global Conference in Mexico
Fix Network welcomed franchisees to its 2025 Global Conference at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico yesterday. The conference features keynote speakers including entrepreneur Grant Cardone, author Molly Bloom, speaker Matt Havens and racing driver Romain Grosjean. “Everyday in every region, I see our Fix Network family pushing boundaries – redefining […]
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CIECA Adds Five New Members to Expanded Board of Trustees
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce (CIECA) announced April 28 that the Board of Trustees has expanded the number of board seats due to the continued growth in the organization’s membership. Representatives from the following five companies will join the board, effective immediately. Boyd Group: Creighton Warren, Chief Information Officer (CIO) Claim Leader LLC: Andre Shervanian, […]
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