While dealership body shop sales increased in the first six months of the year, the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities continued to decline. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), sales at dealership body shops exceeded $4 billion in the first half of 2024, but the percentage of […]
ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Facility to Network in Lynwood, California
ProColor Collision announced the opening of a new collision repair facility in the central Los Angeles Basin in Lynwood, Calif. Located at 2727 108th Street, the new locations is the first of multiple locations planned under the ownership and direction of Qazi Asad, Obeer Qazi and Saady Qazi. “With more than 37 years of experience […]
MSO Symposium Agenda Released
The MSO Symposium advisory board and administration has confirmed this year’s exclusive one-day conference agenda. The collision industry event created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, will be held in Las Vegas, Nov. 4, the Monday before SEMA/AAPEX, at Caesar’s Horseshoe in Las Vegas. Below is an overview of the MSO Symposium’s 2024 conference […]
Park Outside Warning Issued for Recalled Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler PHEVs for Fire Risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Chrysler has issued a new recall for more than 154,000 model year 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and model year 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) due to a risk of fire while parked or driven. Vehicles should be parked outside […]
U.S. East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers Strike, Halting Half the Nation’s Ocean Shipping
Strike impacts ports from Maine to Texas. Dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast began a strike today, marking their first large-scale stoppage in nearly 50 years. This strike has halted the flow of about half the nation’s ocean shipping after negotiations for a new labor contract broke down over wages and port […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Three Locations
MSO now has 240 locations in 18 states. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new locations including: Gold’s Auto Body in Kerrville, Texas; Charlie’s Paint and Body in Albany, Ga.; and Body Works Collision in Lake Charles, La. With these acquisitions, Joe Hudson’s now operates 240 locations across 18 states, solidifying its […]
Dent Wizard Announces Two Acquisitions
Dent Wizard International announced two recent acquisitions covering the Florida, New Jersey and New York State markets. In August, Dent Wizard successfully completed the acquisition of Philips Repair Services, the provider of paint, interior, and reconditioning services in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida. The integration of Philips Repair Services into Dent Wizard strengthens […]
IIHS Reports Fewer Drivers Disabling Lane Departure Prevention Systems
Almost 9 out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Seven out of 10 drivers of vehicles that give visual alerts when they exceed the speed limit also keep that feature running. “These […]
Brian Nichols Named Chief Development Officer at Quality Collision Group
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the appointment of Brian Nichols as Chief Development Officer at QCG. With over 30 years of industry experience, Brian Nichols joined QCG in early 2024 after selling Cascade Collision Repair to QCG. The former co-owner of Cascade Collision Repair moved into the company as VP of Operations after the brand’s […]
Classic Collision Acquires Two MSOs in East Texas
Adds seven collision repair centers in two transactions. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of two MSO groups in East Texas counties. For forty years, Burl Richardson and his three locations, Allstar Collision, Burl’s Collision, and Henderson Collision, have been equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensuring they’re always ahead in the rapidly advancing world of vehicle […]
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