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NHTSA Finalizes Rule Mandating Autonomous Emergency Braking

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Starting in 2029, vehicle manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking, which reduces vehicle and pedestrian crashes, standard in cars and light trucks. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will make automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, standard on all passenger […]

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Nearly Half of Auto Insurance Customers Currently Shopping for New Policies

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power finds that consumers are not passive in wake of premium increases by insurance companies. EV owners less satisfied with Auto Insurance Shopping Experience According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study that the dramatic increase in auto insurance premiums, combined with lackluster customer satisfaction scores this year, is putting more insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, J.D. Power

ALLDATA Launches Repair Planner for Collision Repair Facilities

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ALLDATA has announced the launch of Repair Planner, the newest addition to the company’s integrated collision repair platform. ALLDATA Repair Planner automates the repair planning process and helps shops plan necessary inspections and structural repairs with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) accuracy.  It works with the three major estimating systems and integrates seamlessly with ALLDATA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alldata, Collision Repair Planning, OEM Procedures

ARA, Team PRP and URG Release Standards for Part Preparation and Shipping

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG), Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), and Team PRP announced the publication of a uniform set of standards guiding part preparation and shipping for the professional automotive recycling industry.  The standards are the result of a collaborative effort between the three organizations and will now be collectively promoted throughout industry conferences, training, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Recyclers Association, Recycled Parts, Standards, Team PRP, United Recyclers Group

Brian Martin Named North America Business Development Manager at AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced that Brian Martin has joined its Automotive & Specialty Coatings division as Business Development Manager for North America. Martin reports directly to Dan Carranza, Sales Director Automotive & Specialty Coatings – USA and Mexico. “AkzoNobel is committed to attracting top talent and we are thrilled to have Brian on board,” says Carranza. “Brian’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, North America, People

New-Vehicle Retail Sales Projected Up Over 2% in April Compared to Last Year

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Total vehicle sales, however, will decline slightly on a selling day basis. New vehicle retail sales are projected to increase compared to last year, while overall sales including fleet transactions will be down. Total new-vehicle sales for April 2024, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,304,600 units, a 0.9% decrease from April […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GlobalData, J.D. Power, New Vehicle Sales

Crash Champions Acquires 3 Collision Repair Centers in Great Falls, Montana

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the company has expanded its service to the Great Falls, Montana market, following the successful acquisition of three local repair centers. The announcement comes as Crash Champions completed the combined acquisitions of Mitchells’ Crash Repair, Flawless Auto Body, and 3 Way Auto Body. The three local repair centers transitioned operations to Crash […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Montana

ProColor Collision Expands in California

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Baldwin Park, located at 14340 Arrow Hwy in Baldwin Park, Calif. to its collision repair network. The facility, formerly known as CCLA Motors Inc. Collision Center, is owned and operated by Ruben Jandres, who has more than ten years of collision industry experience and nearly 20 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

State Farm Mobilizes Catastrophe Response to Last Week’s Tornadoes and Severe Weather

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma & Texas among the hardest hit states. State Farm announced its catastrophe claim response team members are responding to assist customers affected by the recent severe weather affecting several states, including devastating tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and hail storms in Texas last week. Over 650 auto claims were filed in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Catastrophe Claims, Claims, State Farm

Adam Lasnier Named Director of Auto Adjusting at SCA Claim Services

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCA Claim Services announced the addition of Adam Lasnier as its new Director of Auto Adjusting. Lasnier brings to SCA 18 years of experience in auto clams, including 10 years of proficiency in third-party administration. He contributes extensive knowledge in non-standard, standard, and preferred auto claims gained from both years as a desk adjuster and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, SCA Claim Services

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