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It is with profound sadness that the Northwest Auto Care Alliance shares the passing of our friend and valued member, Robert Lalonde. Robert had been an active member of NWACAÂ and the Tri-Cities Chapter since 2015. Over the years, he became much more than a fellow...
Dateline
October 2026 Collision Corner Axalta Coating Systems and AkzoNobel shareholders voted Aug. 5 to approve their $25 billion merger of equals, clearing a major hurdle for two of the industry’s largest refinish coatings suppliers to combine. Each Axalta share...
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Estimate review times have increased despite a significant decline in claims; the amount of time collision repair shops are waiting for insurers to review estimates remotely has grown even longer in 2026. Across the 12 insurers, the average wait for a remote desk...
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July 2026 Collision Corner Trained technicians: Collision repair shops are short on trained technicians, and new data shows how deep the problem runs: the training pipeline for collision and autobody programs fills just 42% of annual collision demand, according to...
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Acquisition Strengthens ASE’s Workforce Development Efforts and Accelerates Support for Current and Future Service Professionals LEESBURG, Va. – June 30, 2026 – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced today the acquisition of...
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Independent auto shops in the Northwest are facing one of the most significant shifts in the automotive industry: the Right-to-Repair movement. As vehicle technology evolves and manufacturers increasingly control access to parts, tools, and repair information, it’s...
