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Acadia Insurance Partners with UVeye to Use Computer Vision AI Technology

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Regional insurer will use UVeye’s vehicle inspection systems for auto claims. UVeye, creator of the AI-driven automated vehicle inspection platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Acadia Insurance. The companies will enhance the efficiency and accuracy in Acadia’s appraisal process, leveraging UVeye’s AI-powered computer vision inspection systems to streamline claims for vehicles involved in accidents. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acadia Insurance, Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Photo Estimating, UVeye

Crash Champions Acquires Nine Performance Collision Centers

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the acquisition of Performance Collision Centers and its nine locations across Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia. The acquisition officially closed Friday, March 1, with operations transitioning immediately to Crash Champions. “This acquisition represents tremendous positive momentum as we welcome a proven organization to Crash Champions,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia

AkzoNobel Partners with Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts as First Retail Outlets Offering Modern Classikk Paint Line

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced the Modern Classikk by Kindig paint line is now available for purchase at select Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts stores nationwide. AkzoNobel’s ultra-premium Sikkens basecoat technology manufactured at the company’s plant in Pontiac, Mich., paired with colors designed by Dave Kindig of Kindig-It Design and television show Bitchin’ Rides, creates the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Auto Parts, Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, CARQUEST, Dave Kindig

Deadline for Collision Repair Students to Apply for Busch Memorial Scholarships March 31

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The deadline to apply for the Michael Busch Memorial Scholarships is March 31. Presented by the ASE Education Foundation, two scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-25 academic year to students pursuing a career in the collision industry. Qualified applicants should be a graduating high school senior or have graduated from high school or received […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Scholarships

February New Vehicle Sales Exceed Expectations

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

NADA reports sales up over 6% year-over-year. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report new light-vehicle sales for February 2024 exceeded expectations. According to NADA, February 2024’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) totaled 15.8 million units, up 6.3% from February 2023 and up 6% from January 2024, which had seen a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicles Sales

General Motors Announces $23 Million Investment in Charlotte Parts Distribution Center

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced plans to invest $23 million in its Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) Charlotte Parts Distribution Center, located in North Carolina. The investment will be used to continue increasing workplace safety and modernizing operations to prepare for industry growth. “We are investing in our warehouse operations to proactively address the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, North Carolina, Openings, Parts Distribution Center

Matthew’s Auto Supplies Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Matthews Auto Supplies has joined RDA organization. Matthew’s Auto Supplies, owned by Rick and Colleen Haas was started in 2009 by Rick Haas and Rob Snyder. In 2017 they became a BASF Color Source distributor. They have grown to six locations in Allentown, Newtown Square,  Wikes-Barre and Scranton, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Matthew's Auto Supplies, Network Affiliations, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Ford Dealers and Ford Fund Invest $2 Million to Train Future Automotive Technicians

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Scholarships administered by TechForce Foundation double in second year across ten regions nationwide, promoting diversity and removing financial barriers for students. Ford Dealers and the Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, are investing $2 million in scholarship funding in ten regions to help students pursue careers as automotive technicians. Spanning over 20 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

Speakers Announced for April 24-25 HD Repair Forum

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum announced speakers for its 2024 event taking place April 24-25 in Frisco, Texas. The 2024 program will feature speakers from Peterbilt, MHC Kenworth, Rivian, and the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). “Participation from the manufacturers continues to be one of the most important components of the HD Repair Forum,” Brian Nessen, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

PGW Auto Glass Acquires AutoglassCRM

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Launches Everything Autoglass solution VIN decoding and point-of-sale services. PGW Auto Glass, LLC announced that it has acquired AutoglassCRM, a provider of VIN decoding services and point-of-sale software focused on delivering business solutions to the automotive replacement glass installer. “This acquisition supports our strategic mission to provide our customers with the best technologies to compete […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, PGW Autoglass

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