Women Driving the Future of Collision Repair

Women Driving the Future of Collision Repair

Walk into almost any corner of the collision repair industry today and you’ll see it — women are here. They’re repairing panels, leading global teams, mentoring students, managing operations, and helping move our industry forward. While collision repair has long been...
EV Collision Claims Continue to Rise—Despite Slower Sales

EV Collision Claims Continue to Rise—Despite Slower Sales

Collision claims involving battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) increased across North America in 2025, even as new EV sales slowed. According to the latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report from Mitchell, repairable BEV claims rose 14% in the U.S. and 24% in...
Colours Named PPG Industries 2025 Distributor of the Year

Colours Named PPG Industries 2025 Distributor of the Year

Hanover Township, PA – Colours is proud to announce it has been named PPG Industries’ 2025 Distributor of the Year, a prestigious recognition honoring exceptional performance, partnership, and commitment to excellence within PPG’s distributor network. The award was...
AI in Collision Repair: Where to Start (and Why It Matters)

AI in Collision Repair: Where to Start (and Why It Matters)

Many collision repair shop owners know AI could improve their business—but uncertainty often stops them from getting started. Where do you begin? How much does it cost? Do you need technical expertise? While those questions cause hesitation, competitors are already...
Trends in the Collision Repair Industry for 2026 

Trends in the Collision Repair Industry for 2026 

As the collision repair industry heads into 2026, one thing is clear: there are fewer vehicles coming into shops, but each one is more complex—and more expensive—to fix. The past year’s data shows these trends aren’t slowing down. They’re stacking on top of each...