VehicleOwnersGuide.com announced the inclusion of real-time sales mix analysis to its EstimateScrubber.com. The program was developed in conjunction with experts from Collision Advice and Axalta Coating Systems. The sales mix analysis continuously updates labor, refinish labor, replacement parts and refinish materials metrics. When scrubbing individual estimates, metrics are available to estimators, along with a new […]
ASA Collision Repair Leaders Hold Meetings on Capitol Hill
Association shares concerns with legislators over Most Favored Nation clauses included in direct repair contracts. The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) collision repair leaders met with key members of Congress and staff to discuss the impact of Most Favored Nation (MFN) clauses included in some direct repair agreements (DRP). Under an MFN clause, an insurer is […]
3D Auto Body Adding Collision Repair Facility in Conshohocken, PA
David Niestroy, president of 3D Auto Body & Collision Centers, announced the addition of the multiple collision repair facility operator’s sixth location in the Greater Philadelphia market. 3D’s newest facility is located in Conshohocken, Pa, and will employ European technology to reduce drying times for paint, primer and body filler. “We have always been at […]
GEICO to Expand in Buffalo
GEICO, the largest auto insurer in New York and second largest in the U.S., announced it was expanding operations in Buffalo, N.Y. GEICO plans to hire more than 100 Buffalo associates for additional positions in claims, sales and service. One of the company’s accelerated leadership programs – the Management Development Program (MDP) – is also […]
AASP/NJ Mourns the Loss of James Moy
On Sunday, April 24, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the collision repair industry at large lost a dear friend and supporter with the passing of James Moy at the age of 44 following a motorcycle accident. Moy began his automotive career over 20 years ago as a tow truck […]
Altmaier Appointed Florida Insurance Commissioner
On Friday, April 29, the Financial Services Commission appointed David Altmaier as the new Insurance Commissioner for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Altmaier will succeed Kevin M. McCarty, who has served as the incumbent in this position since 2003. Altmaier has been an employee of the Office since 2008 and most recently served as […]
J.D. Power Study Shows Consumer Interest Builds for Automated Vehicle Technologies
Young consumers are much more trusting in automotive technology. Will help drive acceptance of crash avoidance technology and automated vehicles. Trust in automation technology is very much age dependent, as younger consumers have a notably higher level of confidence in the technology than their older counterparts, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Tech Choice […]
Axalta Reports Sales Up on Constant Currency Basis
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. The company reported net sales of $955.6 million for the first quarter of 2016 increased 3.0 percent year-over-year excluding unfavorable foreign currency translation. Sales decreased 3.4 percent as-reported. Net sales growth was driven by 5.1 percent higher average selling […]
Share of Older Population Holding Driver’s Licenses is Up, Share of Younger Population Down
According to an analysis of Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics on the share of population holding driver’s licenses in 1994, 2004, and 2014, all of the age groups under 50 years old had lower shares for 2014 than in 2004, and nearly all of the 2004 shares were lower than in 1994. That trend is […]
Larry Jefferies to Receive AIA Distinguished Service Award
On May 12th, Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada members will have the opportunity to honor industry leader Larry Jefferies, winner of this year’s prestigious AIA Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented at AIA’s Aftermarket Conference for Executives (ACE) being held at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, in Montreal, Quebec. Jefferies, co-founder […]