Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has added 141 new parts to its Collision Parts Truckload Program, reducing list prices on those parts by an average of 15 percent. The additions include parts for the popular F-series, Focus, Fusion, Mustang and Explorer vehicle lines. “The Truckload Program has provided a competitive environment for wholesaling dealers, body […]
I-CAR Hosts Hands-On Training for Illinois First Responders
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) hosted a training session to help approximately 40 Illinois first responders learn the best techniques for extricating occupants from the latest vehicles. The event, which provided classroom and hands-on instruction at the I-CAR Training Support Center in Hoffman Estates, Ill., is the state’s only First Responder Emergency […]
Hertz Appoints Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Matthew (Matt) Jauchius is joining Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. as executive vice president and chief marketing officer later this month. Jauchius will lead marketing strategy for the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands, including customer experience, e-commerce, loyalty program, customer relationship management, social media and ancillary revenue generation efforts worldwide. Jauchius has nearly 20 years […]
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Increased Slightly in September
The National Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Optimism Index was basically unchanged from August to September gaining 0.2 points. The index remains well below the 42 year average. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism was basically unchanged in September, rising only 0.2 points, this after an August gain […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Releases Preliminary 2016 Job Fair Schedule
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is helping connect high school and college collision students across the country with industry employers through its Cars, Careers & Celebrities Expo job fair events. The events are open to all businesses to participate with several different sponsorship and participation levels available. The 2016 Cars, Careers & Celebrities Event Schedule […]
ASA Requests Ohio Shops Support Mechanical Registration
The Ohio Senate’s Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee held a second hearing on Senate Bill (SB) 37. If enacted, S.B. 37 would extend the jurisdiction of the Motor Vehicle Repair Board (MVRB) to include mechanical repairers. Under current law, only collision repair facilities are required to register with the MVRB. This loophole for mechanical repairers […]
ABRA Donates Over $12,000 to Tennessee Children’s Hospital
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, donated over $12,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt located in Nashville, Tennessee. The money was gifted during a check presentation on October 1 from funds raised at ABRA’s fourth annual charity golf outing on August 20th at Gaylord Springs Golf Links. Over 120 golfers and many sponsors […]
Early Bird Discounts for RDE at SEMA End Tomorrow
Friday, October 16th is the final day to take advantage of registration discounts available to SEMA Show attendees, and marks the last day to register and have badges mailed prior to the event. After October 16th, SEMA Show registrations will increase by $25 each to the on-site fee of $75 each. After the deadline, Repairer […]
Fenix Parts Acquires Tri-City Auto Salvage
Fenix Parts, Inc. announced the acquisition of Tri-City Auto Salvage, Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina for approximately $6.6 million in cash and 42,363 shares of Fenix common stock. The cash portion of the purchase price was financed through a combination of cash on hand and utilization of $6.5 million of the company’s credit facility. Tri-City […]
Record Attendance at Refinish Distributors Alliance Fall Membership Meeting
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced it had record attendance at its Fall Membership Meeting held October 5 – 7 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Speakers during the three days included Mike Anderson from CollisionAdvice, and Gene Marks from The Marks Group. Members and manufacturers were also able to […]