Production employment and hours increased in October compared to September. Largest monthly percentage increase compared to 2015. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that total production for the collision repair industry was up in October versus the previous month and up from […]
Solera Completes Acquisition of UK-Based Autodata
Solera Holdings, Inc., announced that it has completed the acquisition of UK-based Autodata, the provider of technical information and knowledge solutions for the automotive service, maintenance and repair industry. Solera announced it was acquiring the firm on January 4. Founded in 1975, Autodata has evolved from publishing iconic do-it-yourself manuals for car enthusiasts and garages, […]
William Berman Named President of AutoNation
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced that William “Bill” Berman, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 1. Mike Jackson will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation. Mr. Berman has 30 years of retail automotive experience, including vast experience with used vehicle and parts […]
Messe Frankfurt Announces Launch of Automechanika Riyadh 2018
Exhibition to alternate between Automechanika Jeddah creating more business opportunities in Saudi auto aftermarket Messe Frankfurt Middle East yesterday announced the launch of Automechanika Riyadh 2018 expands its presence further in Saudi Arabia’s automotive aftermarket. Automechanika Riyadh will take place from February 5-7, 2018 at the Riyadh Exhibition Centre, and will take place every two […]
Allstate Reports Auto Combined Ratio Improvements in 2016
Allstate brand auto insurance average premium increased 7 percent, policies in force declined during fourth quarter The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) yesterday reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2016. Total 2016 revenue of $36.5 billion reflected a 3.3 percent increase in property-liability insurance premium and a 5.4 percent increase in Allstate […]
Autologic Diagnostics Newest ASA Corporate Member
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced one of its latest corporate members: Autologic Diagnostics. Corporate membership provides an opportunity for companies to expand their relationships with ASA and its leaders in the collision repair and automotive service segments of the industry. Autologic Diagnostics, based in the United Kingdom and the United States, is a […]
FinishMaster Acquires A. D’Angelo & Sons, Inc.
FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has acquired A. D’Angelo & Sons, Inc. expanding the company’s footprint in the state of California and in two major metropolitan markets in Las Vegas, Nev. and Phoenix, Ariz. With the purchase of Acme Paint Company in 1956, Arthur “Art” D’Angelo Sr. was determined […]
Caliber Recognized as Employer of the Year by Lincoln College of Technology
Lincoln College of Technology in Denver has named Caliber Collision as Employer of the Year. According to Ken Phipps, Director of Career Services at Lincoln Tech, the award is in recognition of the numerous opportunities Caliber Collision has presented over the years to the school’s students and graduates as they prepare for a career in […]
NSF Adds Five-Year Coating Requirement for Certified Automotive Headlamps
NSF International has added a new requirement for certifying aftermarket headlamps to its Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program. After April 1, aftermarket headlamps certified by the organization will be subject to a five-year coating requirement. By adding the requirement, NSF aims to ensure headlamp lens durability and resistance to weather longer than the Federal Motor […]
H&V Collision Center Introduces Mobile Estimating
H&V Collision Center, the independent, family-owned collision repair company in the Capital Region of New York State, has introduced a mobile estimating device that allows customers to get free and confidential estimates on damage to their vehicle in minutes. H&V’s Mobile Estimating Tool allows for the estimates to be made via an app on the […]