The Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC) has announced the winners of its 2016 ATMC National Excellence in Training Awards, naming the submission by KPA as the Grand Award winner with awards also going to the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium and NAPA Auto Parts. KPA is being honored for its training program titled “Advertising Best […]
eDriving and FICO Announce Partnership to Develop New Driver Safety Score
eDriving to combine FICO Safe Driving Score with launch of new Mentor telematics “closed loop” driver training and risk reduction program eDriving, the provider of online driver training and global driver risk management solutions, announced it has partnered with analytics software firm FICO to launch new scoring algorithms to capture driving behavior and develop a […]
ABRA Appoints Ann Fandozzi as Chief Executive Officer
Duane Rouse named Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. ABRA Auto Body & Glass yesterday announced that Ann Fandozzi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and that Duane Rouse has assumed the role of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Both appointments are effective immediately. ABRA first announced its succession plan and chief […]
Gas Prices Continue to Climb Despite Seasonal Drop in Demand
According to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report, the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has increased for 12 of the past 14 days, reaching yesterday’s price of $2.26 per gallon. Yesterday’s average price is 3 cents more than one week ago, 8 cents more than one month ago and 6 cents less than one […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario
CARSTAR Canada announced the opening of CARSTAR Midland located at 824 King Street in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated by Steve Jacklin, CARSTAR Midland can be found within the Tom Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership. Jacklin has extensive experience in the automotive industry, dating back to the late 80’s. In 2012, he purchased the […]
R-M Awards Best Refinish Painters from 15 Countries
Berry Kooijman from Netherlands is the winner of the International Final of the R-M® Best Painter Contest. 2nd place goes to Genya Yokota from Japan and 3rd place to Myles Veljacic from Canada R-M, the automotive refinish paint brand of BASF, has announced the winners of its 12th International R-M Best Painter Contest: Berry Kooijmam […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Fell in August
The average price declined compared to July, but remained above August 2015. Truck prices remain strong. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale used vehicle prices, average wholesale values fell modestly and in line with typical seasonal patterns in August. Prices were again up on a year-over-year basis largely because of the continued […]
JN Phillips Auto Glass/Windshield Centers Announces ADAS Calibration Program
JN Phillips Auto Glass/Windshield Centers announced its ADAS Windshield Calibration Program will be rolled out to its service centers, mobile technicians and support facilities during the upcoming months. This comprehensive program, under development for more than a year, includes training, education, system upgrades, and the adoption of field-based calibration technology tools suited to the automotive […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Career Fairs Scheduled in Atlanta and Columbus
Foundation wrapping up 2016 career fair schedule with events in October and November. Raises $110,000 During Summer Fundraiser. After a year of 14 successful high school and college collision career fairs around the country in 2016, the Collision Repair Education Foundation is hosting two remaining events this fall, taking place in Atlanta, Ga. on October […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia
Peter Polito, General Manager at Fix Auto Western Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Prince George Central, owned by Garett Berg, to the Fix Auto network, effective October 6th. The facility is located at 847 3rd Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia. Berg has been working in the collision repair industry for over 17 years, and has […]