The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 28, opening of a new collision repair location in Dallas, Georgia. The center is located on the Charles Hardy Parkway, about 20 miles west of Atlanta. “We are very pleased to add this greenfield location in Dallas, which will add to our strong presence in the Atlanta metropolitan […]
Welcome to the New CollisionWeek
We’ve updated the CollisionWeek website. The first time you log-in, you will need to get a new password. You can do so by clicking on Lost your Password, you can then enter your email address that you used when you set up your CollisionWeek account. The system will then send you an email with a […]
Collision Repair Industry Business Conditions: Q1 2016
Shops reporting higher sales compared to 2015 increased during the first quarter. Collision repair facilities reporting higher earnings also up. The CollisionWeek quarterly survey of business conditions reported by collision repair facility owners and managers indicates that the overall percentage of facilities with higher sales increased in the first quarter of 2016 over last year […]
Complete OEM Training Schedule Announced for NACE | CARS Show
NACE | CARS announced the full schedule for this year’s OEM programming for the show taking place this August 9 – 13 in Anaheim, Calif. The event will feature record involvement and expanded training from companies including Audi, BMW, FCA, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, and more, who will provide information on their latest vehicles, materials […]
Gas Prices Ahead of Independence Day Weekend at 11-Year Lows
According to AAA’s latest report, pump prices are holding relatively steady and remain at their lowest levels for this time of year since 2005. Monday’s price of $2.31 per gallon represents a savings of three cents per gallon on the week and two cents per gallon on the month. Year-over-year drivers continue to benefit from […]
Caliber Collision CEO Steve Grimshaw Named Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year
Caliber Collision CEO Grimshaw has been named Ernst & Young’s 2016 Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year in the services category. Grimshaw received the prestigious award at the annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Gala in Dallas, Texas, which honors and recognizes the men and women who create the products, services and jobs that […]
Auto Care Association Appoints New CFO, Emerging Technologies Director
The Auto Care Association announced two staff appointments. Nathan Perrine was named chief financial officer (CFO) and Joe Register director of emerging technologies. Perrine, who will assume responsibilities on July 18, most recently served as vice president, finance and administration, and CFO of the American Coatings Association in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the American […]
Interview: Mark Mandl, Ford Motor Company
Mark Mandl, Collision Marketing Manager for Ford Motor Company provides an update on the F-150 collision repair program, certification and repair costs. The official announcement in January 2014 by Ford Motor Company that its 2015 Ford F-150 would include an aluminum-intensive body structure was the culmination of years of planning by the vehicle manufacturer. Moving […]
Allstate Reports Brownsville, Texas Tops Annual America’s Best Drivers Report
For the first time ever, Brownsville, Texas, is the safest-driving city on Allstate’s 12th annual America’s Best Drivers Report. The insurer hopes the report serves as an important safe-driving reminder as motorists prepare to hit the roads for the July Fourth holiday – which the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found is the deadliest […]
Collision Repair Networks Support AIA Canada Accreditation Program
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that the collision repair networks Assured Automotive, CARSTAR Canada, CSN Collision Centres and Fix Auto Canada have declared their support for the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). Comprising over half of the collision repair business in Canada, the networks have unanimously voiced their backing for […]