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Massachusetts Announces $24M in Grants for Career Technical Training

Nearly two dozen schools received between $200,000 and $4 million each to train adult learners in trades, including auto body repair.

August 7, 2025 Autobody News Staff

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CIECA to Debut Innovation Showcase at CONNEX 2025 Annual Conference

A lineup of speakers will present real-world examples of how technology is being used in the collision industry.

August 7, 2025 Autobody News Staff

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ASE Axes Five Low-Demand Tests, Eyes ADAS Credentials Next

Technicians have until Dec. 31 to test for initial certifications or renewals on the five tests.

August 7, 2025 Autobody News Staff

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Ford Pushes Full-Size EV Pickup, Van to 2028 in Strategy Shift

The company is instead refocusing engineering resources on a smaller EV pickup expected to start at less than $30,000.

August 7, 2025 Autobody News Staff

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Texas Project Turns 500 Retired EV Batteries into 24 MWh Grid Buffer

Battery packs that no longer have enough juice to power an EV are being repurposed to stabilize the power grid.

August 7, 2025 Autobody News Staff

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Looking to Acquire a Body Shop? MSO Leaders Share Best Practices

A panel of MSO owners and execs shared insights on evaluating acquisitions, leadership growth and staying current with training and compliance.

August 7, 2025 Stacey Phillips Ronak

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Frame by Frame: How Jannifer Stimmel-Watkins Found Her Calling, Community in Collision Repair

A trusted manager, a love for learning and a dream VW bus helped shape a thriving career for Jannifer Stimmel-Watkins.

August 7, 2025 Leona Scott

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ASA Installs New Board, Names Fix Auto’s Dan Stander as Chairman

New Chairman Dan Stander plans to focus on unification, advocacy and helping ASA members prepare for continued vehicle technology transformation.

August 6, 2025 Leona Scott

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SEMA: Nevada Anti-Emissions Tampering Law Won’t Affect 2025 Show

The new law, which takes effect a month before the SEMA Show, is aimed at curbing unlawful street-racing modifications.

August 6, 2025 Autobody News Staff

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Allstate Reports Q2 2025 Profit Increased Nearly 6%

In Allstate's auto insurance segment, underwriting income reached $1.33 billion in Q2 2025, compared to $370 million in Q2 2024.

August 6, 2025 Autobody News Staff

National Association News

WIN Scholarship Campaign Raises Almost $10,000 to Support Students

Parts Delivery Times Improve; Court Rulings, Legislation Could Have Future Effects

WIN Annual Conference Encourages Women in Collision Repair to ‘Dream Out Loud’

WIN Kicks Off Annual Sponsorship Campaign

ASE Instructor Training Conference a Huge Success

Speakers Announced for CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference

WIN Hosts Annual Educational Conference

ASE Education Foundation Seeking Nominations for Instructor Award

ASE Announces New EV Standards, EV Testing and Certification Program

Course Topics Announced for ASE Instructor Training Conference

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