I-CAR announced changes to the non-profit training organization’s governance model including a reduction in the size of its board of directors (BOD), an expansion of its membership program and the introduction of a new membership council. John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO & President, joined Tim O’Day, I-CAR Chair and President/COO Boyd Group; Jim Roach, I-CAR […]
Mark Hutchens Named Chief Financial Officer at Service King
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the appointment of Mark Hutchens as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Hutchens comes to Service King with more than 25 years of relevant experience in finance, as well as leadership positions in operations, business development, supply-chain, and international. Until December 2018, he served as Executive Vice President and […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Thunder Bay
Fix Auto Canada the addition of Fix Auto Thunder Bay South to its network. Opening their doors back in 1924, the Badanai family has served customers needing collision repair services for a 95 years “It’s this rich history in the industry that makes us so excited to welcome George Badanai and his team to the […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Grew Faster than Inflation Through First Quarter
For the eighth straight month, the increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. Auto insurance price increased below inflation in March. The most recent government figures on inflation through March 2019 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues above inflation, but was down on a month-over-month basis. […]
AirPro Files for Digitized ADAS Targets Patent
AirPro Diagnostics announced today that it has filed for patent protection on a new product that brings Cognitive Augmented Reality (CAR) to present digitized calibration targets to vehicles requiring ADAS calibrations. Nicknamed “Project Auggie,” CAR Targets, will dramatically reduce the expense to repair facilities and consumers in need of safe and reliable ADAS calibrations. The […]
PPG Completes Acquisition of Hemmelrath
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Klingenberg, Germany, Hemmelrath is a manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With more than 450 employees, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Klingenberg and Erlenbach, Germany; Jilin, […]
UTI Hosting Career Expos and Open Houses to Promote Transportation Careers
As employer demand soars for skilled transportation technicians, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) invites students from across the country to take an exclusive, first-hand look at the extensive opportunities available in this high-tech industry. UTI is hosting a nationwide Technicians and Technology Career Expo & Open House today for students interested in exploring careers as transportation, […]
SEMA Show Registration Open
Online registration for the 2019 SEMA Show is now open. The annual trade show is set for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8, in Las Vegas. Distributors, retailers, installers, buyers, and those in public relations and marketing should register using the “Attendee” link. Applicants may be required to submit proof of employment in the industry. A Attendees may […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Up in March
Prices up both on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. Car segments starting to hold up better. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, average wholesale prices, average wholesale prices and retail used vehicle sales were strong in March, typifying the usual spring/tax season market uptick. In addition, the analysis increasingly […]
Boyd Group Acquires 3 More Carubba Collision Repair Centers in New York State
The new Gerber Collision & Glass locations add to the 18 Carubba Collision centers the firm acquired last month. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers, including one intake center, located in the Buffalo, New York, area. The shops are located in Buffalo, Cheektowaga and East Amherst. The locations previously […]