The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA), that represents aftermarket collision repair parts manufacturers and distributors, is opposed Michigan House Bill 4344 and the restrictions it would place on non-OEM parts used in collision repair. As CollisionWeek reported Wednesday, HB 4344, that recently passed the in the state Senate, would require non-OEM parts to have their […]
Auto Sales Projected to Have Modest Increase on Selling Day Basis in May
While forecasting a 1 percent increase on a selling-day basis, J.D. Power and LMC Automotive forecast overall sales will be down in May. Automakers are counting on strong new-vehicle sales over the Memorial Day holiday weekend to help give May sales the boost needed for a moderate increase over this month in 2015, according to […]
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Enhanced Appraisal Capability
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), has implemented an enhanced appraisal offering that provides increased flexibility and choice for IAA Inspection Services customers as part of its IAA Total Loss Solutions suite of products that directly impacts the opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and more effectively manage costs […]
Department of Labor Finalizes Overtime Rule
Final rule raises minimum salary level threshold to $47,476. Provides mechanism for updating salary level every three years. Yesterday, President Obama and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Perez announced the publication of the Department of Labor’s final rule updating the overtime regulations, which will extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers within the […]
FCA US Invests $12.2 Million in New Parts Distribution Center in Virginia
FCA US LLC has started preliminary work on a new Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Winchester, Va. The 400,000-plus square-foot facility, scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2016, expands the Mopar North American footprint to 22 PDCs. The facility will handle more than 50,000 part numbers distributed to over 200 FCA US […]
Copart Expands Denver Location
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), the online vehicle auction company, announced the expansion of its location in Brighton, Colorado, which serves Denver and surrounding areas. “This is a really big year for Copart. We just announced the opening and first online auction for our Colorado Springs location,” said Jay Adair, Copart CEO. “We are always focused on […]
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on Perkins Career Education Act
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported on a U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing held May 17 titled, “Helping Students Succeed by Strengthening the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.” Reauthorized in 2006, the Carl D. Perkins Act allocates federal grants to states for distribution to secondary school districts and […]
WIN Announces Board Leadership for 2016-2017
During the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Board of Directors Annual Meeting held during the recent Educational Conference in Tampa, Fla, the Board of Directors elected the 2016-2017 Executive Committee. Serving on this year’s Executive Committee are: Chair: Petra Schroeder, Axalta Coating Systems; Vice-Chair: Melissa Miller, CARSTAR; Administrative Vice-Chair: Jessica Rob, AkzoNobel Coatings, Inc.; Treasurer: Beverly […]
Michigan Senate Passes Amended House Bill to Modernize State Service and Repair Act
Legislation supported by ASA Michigan returns to the House to reconcile amendments. Amendments clarifies crash parts certification bodies for major components. The Michigan Senate yesterday approved a revised House Bill 4344 (HB 4344) that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. The amended bill was passed by the State […]
Boyd Group Acquires British Columbia Collision Repair Center from Licensed Partner
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair facility operated by one of its long-time licensed partners. Boyd Autobody & Glass “Galaxie” has been a licensed partner in Boyd’s program since September 1997 and has operated in Burnaby, B.C. since 1977. “We are extremely pleased to be able to add this great […]