As part of a major enhancement project, the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) announced today it is launching an industry-wide initiative to collect training provider information. Once collected, AMI will maintain the information in a searchable database on its website. “For many years, the industry has been discussing the need for an easily accessible and current […]
CARSTAR Tim’s Collision Named Nationwide Insurance Midwest Shop of the Year
Nationwide Insurance has announced the winners of the 2015 On Your Side Auto Repair Network Shop of the Year Awards. CARSTAR Tim’s Collision in Twinsburg, Ohio has been named the winner for the Midwest zone. CARSTAR Tim’s Collision is the flagship location for owners Jeremy and Theresa Orsky. The Orsky’s have been a part of […]
NHTSA Administrator Rosekind Urges Auto Industry to be More Proactive on Vehicle Safety
Promotes change in safety practices across the auto industry aimed at preventing crashes and fatalities. Mark Rosekind, administrator for the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), continued his push for the auto industry to take up a more proactive approach to vehicle safety, following a year of massive recalls and record fines imposed on […]
AAPEX Partners with ASA on Regional Training Events
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced a strategic partnership with the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), which is co-owned by Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), to promote and support ASA’s 2016 regional management and technical training initiative for automotive service facility […]
Women’s Industry Network Calls for Board of Directors Applicants
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is now accepting applications for seats on the organization’s Board of Directors. The WIN Board consists of members who represent various industry segments including but not limited to: collision repair facilities, jobbers, suppliers, consultants, paint manufacturers, recyclers, and insurance companies. Applicants are welcome from all segments and the only requirement […]
CIECA Announces 2016 Board Officers
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its Board of Trustees has elected the following officers for the 2016: Chair – Gene Muller, Nationwide Insurance Vice Chair – Phil Martinez, Mitchell International Treasurer – Frank LaViola, Enterprise Holdings Secretary – Clint Marlow, Allstate Insurance Each of these officers will serve on the Executive Committee, […]
Collision Industry Celebrates 1,000th Vehicle Donation to Help Struggling Families Without Transportation
Over $12 Million in Vehicles Donated through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides Program A Palm Springs, Calif. couple and their four children who have been struggling without transportation were the special recipients of the 1,000th vehicle donated by the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program Marcella and Damian Walls, both of whom […]
MOPAR Masters Guild Pledges $2.5 Million Parts Donation to Collision Repair Education Foundation
In recognition of the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 25th anniversary in 2016, the MOPAR Masters Guild group has pledged to provide $2.5 million in donated scrap parts from its dealership members to local high school and college collision school programs Collision Repair Education Foundation logoacross the country. The MOPAR Masters Guild and the Education Foundation […]
Axalta Holds Commercial Transportation Business Council Meeting
Axalta Coating Systems held its first quarterly 2016 Commercial Transportation Business Council meeting from January 6 – 8 in Dallas, Texas. Commercial Transportation Business Council members kicked-off the New Year with a strategy review, followed by a discussion on paint and materials reporting and welcomed a new member. Axalta managers presented information on new Axalta […]
WIN 10 Year Anniversary Celebration at Annual Conference on May 2-4
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that its 2016 Educational Conference is scheduled to take place at the Hilton Tampa Downtown in Tampa, Fla. from Monday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 4. The event will mark the 10th Anniversary of WIN and the Educational Conference. In addition to a comprehensive lineup of professional development programming, […]