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Top 5 Stories of the Week

1 week ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

SEMA Celebrates End of EV Mandates in U.S.SEMA said the recent Senate vote to end California’s national EV mandate protects $100 billion of annual economic impact and more than 330,000 American jobs. What if you could sell your business, reward your employees and preserve your company’s legacy — all at the same time? All 650-plus Crash Champions locations will support the repair of all Hyundai vehicles.
Rotary Solutions to Expand Manufacturing Capacity in Madison, Ind.

1 week ago | aftermarketnews.com | Jason Stahl

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Rotary Solutions, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), manufacturer of vehicle lifting and repair equipment, announced an over $5 million investment in its Madison, Ind., facility to support the installation of a state-of-the-art automated production line. The new production line is designed to complement existing manufacturing capabilities and ensure the company can serve the North American market...
Crash Champions Partners with Hyundai Motor America on Paint Repairs

1 week ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

Crash Champions announced it has been selected by Hyundai Motor America as themanufacturer’s authorized repair partner. As an authorized partner, Crash Champions will assist in providing Hyundai customers with comprehensive paint repair service. Crash Champions operates a growing network of 650-plus I-CAR Gold Class collision repair centers and is a trusted name among motorists and auto insurance providers for delivering consistent, high-quality repairs backed by a lifetime warranty.
Entries Now Open for 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders

1 week ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

Applications are now open for the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mother’s Polish. Now in its 12th year, SEMA Battle of the Builders is the industry’s leading custom car building competition, providing SEMA Show builders with an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a global audience. “It’s inspiring to see SEMA Show builders continue to push the boundaries of automotive customization,” said RJ de Vera, vice president of marketing for SEMA.
CIF Announces LKQ as Repeat Annual Donor

1 week ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that LKQ Corporation has committed again to the CIF Annual Donor Program. This marks the fourth consecutive donation at the First Responder (highest) tier. Introduced in 2021, the Annual Donor Program was designed to bring needed recurring resources to the CIF so it can deliver on its mission to “answer the call” when those in the industry have been impacted by catastrophic events such as accidents, flooding, hurricanes, tornados or wildfires.
CARSTAR Expands in Texas with Grand Opening of CARSTAR Port Arthur

2 weeks ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

CARSTAR announced that Larry and Patti King, owners of CARSTAR Port Arthur in Groves, Texas, officially welcomed guests to their new location during a well-attended 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 facility.
Top 5 Stories of the Week

3 weeks ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

The Masano collision facility has invested significantly in equipment, training and certification. Frame setup & measure is an antiquated term that is not relevant to today’s vehicles. How many of you are still using it? Repairify has announced the appointment of Srisu Subrahmanyam as chief executive officer and Keith Crerar as chief transformation officer.
Top 5 Stories of the Week

4 weeks ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

Classic Collision Now in 21 States with Louisiana LaunchClassic Collision has announced the acquisition of Fradella’s Collision Centers in Louisiana. PPG Announces U.S. Launch of New ClearcoatsThe new clearcoats target both the value-focused and premium collision repair segments. The NABC, Allstate, Farmers, Travelers, Crash Champions, Grand Prairie Ford and Trophy Nissan Collision recently donated refurbished vehicles to three Dallas-area women struggling with transportation issues.
Top 5 Stories of the Week

1 month ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Jason Stahl

Reader’s Choice 2025: How Do We Get Reimbursed When We Can’t Bill the Customer for the Difference? If you’re not billing the vehicle owner, then who are you billing? The world’s leading automotive aftermarket event is returning to Las Vegas Nov. 4-7, 2025. The Ventless Spraybooth has no stacks, ductwork, rooftop cuts, air makeup units or dust. Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of Glen’s Express Collision in Beaumont, Texas.
NAPA: How it Works | NAPA Proformer Shocks and Struts

1 month ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Jason Stahl

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Think ADAS is just about cameras and sensors? Educate your customers on the critical role shocks, struts, and springs play in keeping advanced safety systems like ADAS working properly. When these components are worn, critical systems like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic braking may not function as intended— potentially putting your customers at risk. NAPA Proformer Shocks & Struts restore...