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Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year

June 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Virginia Governor Youngkin announced the end of the California electric vehicle mandate in Virginia, effective at the end of 2024 when California’s current regulations expire. An official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares in response to a request by the Governor and Senate Republican Leader Ryan McDougle confirms that Virginia is not required to comply […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, Regulations, Virginia

Honda Announces Production Launch of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Launch of first production fuel cell electric vehicle in the U.S. uses fuel cell produced by Honda and GM joint venture. Honda celebrated the start of production of the first production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the all-new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. The CR-V e:FCEV is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fuel Cells, Honda, Hydrogen

Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Diego Market

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Philip Thearle’s Autowerks Collision Center of Santee, Cal. Since 1983, Thearle has operated the brand with a focus on superior quality and ‘collision restoration,’ a term he began using to describe virtually undetectable repairs. On joining QCG, Philip Thearle said, “We raised the bar in this industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Quality Collision Group

B&R Auto Acquires Nevada Auto Recycler

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

B&R Auto, the provider of recycled automotive parts and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, LLC, announced the acquisition of Reno Auto Wrecking. This acquisition significantly enhances B&R’s presence in Nevada, further strengthening its delivery network and complementing previous strategic acquisitions in Arizona and Oregon. Operating two locations in the Reno market, Reno Auto is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, B&R Auto, Nevada

LKQ Corporation Announces LKQ Refinish Division

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the merging of the LKQ PBE and FinishMaster businesses under one umbrella now called LKQ Refinish. The LKQ Refinish division is a distribution leader in the US automotive and commercial industries, servicing over 40,000 customers within North America. Over the years, the LKQ Refinish division has expanded through acquisitions of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LKQ Corporation

June 27 CIECA Webinar Examines Unauthorized Use of Collision Repair Industry Information and Data

June 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that the next CIECA Webinar, What the Collision Industry Needs to Know About the Unauthorized Use of Its Information & Data, will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The one-hour live broadcast will feature Pete Tagliapietra, managing director of DataTouch, who will be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Data Security, DataTouch, Webinars

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires 6 New Repair Facilities

June 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and South Carolina. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of six repair facilities. The newly acquired locations include CARSTAR Patriot in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Associated Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas, Wiregrass Body and Frame in Enterprise, Ala., Body Worx of Gaffney in Gaffney, S.C., CARSTAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Arkansas, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, Texas

Texas Attorney General Sues U.S. Department of Labor for Attempting to Revive Overtime Rule

June 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to stop the final overtime rule issued by the agency that the Attorney General believes violates the law and attempts to usurp authority not granted by Congress. Further, courts have already ruled that such a regulation is illegal. The rule would […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Department of Labor, Lawsuits, Overtime, Texas

LKQ Expands SMART Brand Assortment of Body Fillers, Putties & Glazes

June 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the expanded footprint of Smart Advanced fillers, putties, and glazes now available at participating LKQ locations. Every technician prefers different attributes from their body filler of choice including performance, finish, and properties. This is why there are 4 different levels of quality, performance, and build capabilities. No matter the technician’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LKQ Corporation, New Products

ASE Instructor Training Conference Features Nitro-X Event Showcasing How to Attract Students to Automotive Programs

June 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of its upcoming instructor training conference in July, the ASE Education Foundation will host a special Nitro-X demonstration event for conference attendees. Nitro-X is a youth summer camp that was pioneered by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence to inspire students and engage the industry in the process of giving middle school […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, ASE

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