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WIN Scholarship Campaign Raises Almost $10,000 to Support Collision Repair Education

June 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that its 2024 Scholarship Fundraiser Walk and Donations programs raised $9,670 to support the record 30 student scholarships the Network recently presented. These additional funds, along with its group sponsorship and general fund commitments, augmented WIN’s recent announcement of providing $30,000 in scholarship support this year. WIN Scholarships are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Enterprise Mobility, Fundraiser, Jerry's Abra Auto Body & Glass, Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Announce Joint Venture

June 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Volkswagen Group to invest up to $5 billion in Rivian. New venture to create software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms for both companies’ future EVs. Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Volkswagen Group (XETRA: VOW / VWO3) announced their intention to form an equally controlled and owned joint venture (JV) to create next-generation electrical architecture and software technology. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Rivian, Volkswagen

Crash Champions Opens New Collision Repair Center in Chicago Market

June 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced it recently opened the doors to a newly constructed collision repair center in its home Chicagoland market.  The new 22,000-square-foot facility is conveniently located at 1652 Waukegan Rd in Glenview, Ill., and officially opened for business on June 10. It marks Crash Champions’ fifth new location in the Chicagoland area in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Illinois, Openings

Driven Brands Joins AutoBody Alliance’s Direct Repair Network

June 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands and AutoBody Alliance (ABA) announced they have joined forces to expand the AutoBody Alliance’s service network of autobody repair facilities throughout the U.S “We are excited to work closely with the team at Driven Brands because of their influence in the marketplace the past 50 years, as well as their extensive experience in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Autobody Alliance, Driven Brands

Joy Hatchette Appointed Maryland Insurance Administration Interim Commissioner

June 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Joy Y. Hatchette as Maryland Insurance Administration Interim Commissioner. The current commissioner, Kathleen Birrane, previously announced plans to retire at the end of June. A search is underway for a long-term successor. Hatchette currently serves as associate commissioner for the Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Maryland, People

Vehicle Manufacturers Challenge New NHTSA Rule on Auto Braking

June 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alliance for Automotive Innovation petitions NHTSA to reconsider final rule that would require automatic emergency braking systems on all new vehicles in 2029 calling technology impractical. The Alliance of Automotive Innovation, that represents vehicle manufacturers, yesterday petitioned the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reconsider its Final Rule on Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AEB, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Regulations

CCC Second Quarter Crash Course Report Examines Growing Impact of Severe Weather Events on Auto Insurance and Collision Repair

June 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) today published its Crash Course Q2 2024 Report. This edition examines how severe weather events, particularly hurricanes and convective storms, are impacting the auto insurance and collision repair industries, and provides updates on data, insights, and trends impacting auto claims and repairs. The report is based on information derived […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Catastrophe Claims, CCC, Claim Severity, Crash Course

Meyer Distributing Announces New Location in Oregon

June 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of its Roseburg, Ore. crossdock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Ore. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, 4×4/Off-Road, crash/collision, and RV parts in the region. “Meyer continues to expand inventories significantly in RV, Towing, and Marine parts in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Meyer Distributing, Openings, Oregon

Doan Groups and Viking Auto Appraisal Partner in Massachusetts

June 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Doan Group, a nationwide provider of auto, specialty vehicle and equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced that its New England-based franchise, servicing Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York, has joined forces with highly regarded and tenured Massachusetts-area appraisal firm, Viking Auto Appraisal. Under the terms of the deal, all Viking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Massachusetts, The Doan Group, Viking Auto Appraisal

Empire Auto Parts Opens New Distribution Center in Houston

June 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The new location is the aftermarket collision repair parts distributor’s 42nd facility. Empire Auto Parts announced the opening of its newest distribution center in Houston, Texas. This marks Empire Auto Parts’ second site launch in Texas within two months and its 42nd company location in the U.S. The new distribution center spans 185,000 square feet, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Empire Auto Parts, Openings, Texas

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