The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that Stellantis has renewed their commitment to using “HazmatU” for its network of dealers as part of their mandatory Hazardous Material Training Program Stellantis has selected CCAR to be their hazardous materials training and program management partner for (a minimum of) another three (3) years. Since the […]
Interview: Jason Scharton and Jason Garfoot Detail the Recently Launched 3M Skills Development Center
The new facility will serve collision repair technician training needs as well as career and technical educators. In October, 3M officially opened its doors to the new 3M Skills Development Center, a 15,000-sq. ft. training facility in St. Paul, Minn. To better understand how the new 3M facility will benefit the collision repair industry, CollisionWeek […]
NHTSA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Impaired Driving Prevention Standard
Agency will examine standards for vehicle technology solutions to alcohol-impaired driving prevention as well as distraction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yesterday took the first step toward making impaired-driving prevention technology standard in new passenger vehicles. The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that NHTSA released helps fulfill a requirement in the Bipartisan Infrastructure […]
Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Company in Waco, Texas
The Safelite Group announced it completed the acquisition of the auto glass assets of Texas-based Freddy’s Glass on Friday, December 8. “We’re thrilled to welcome our new associates to the business and to continue growing in the Waco area,” said Safelite’s President and CEO, Renee Cacchillo. With a location in Waco, TX, the combined businesses […]
Focus Advisors Reports Classic Collision is Now Second-Largest Collision Repairer in Denver Market
Focus Advisors, the mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, who represented Colorado Auto Body in its sale last week and most of Classic Collision’s Denver-area acquisitions, is reporting that Classic Collision in just the last year has vaulted from being the fifth-largest provider to the second-largest by number of locations in the Denver market. Now with […]
Driven Brands Launches Online B2B Marketplace
Driven Brands (NASD: DRVN) announced the launch of Driven Advantage, a new B2B digital marketplace powered by the Mirakl Platform. The new B2B marketplace connects Driven Brands’ 5,000+ automotive corporate locations, shop owners, franchises, and affiliates with more than 80,000 handpicked products from third-party suppliers. According to the company, the average automotive service center with […]
Auto Care Association Launches Aftermarket Essentials Online Course
The Auto Care Association announced the launch of its newest Auto Care Academy course: Aftermarket Essentials. This interactive and self-paced course will delve into the dynamic world of the aftermarket, providing a comprehensive understanding of its size, impact, and the importance of keeping vehicles running smoothly and drivers safe. The Aftermarket Essentials course will take […]
Asbury Automotive Group Completes Acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive
Largest auto retail acquisition since 2021 includes 29 franchises, six collision centers, 20 dealerships in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) announced it has completed the acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive Companies, the ninth largest privately-owned dealership group in the U.S. The acquisition, originally announced in September, includes 20 dealerships, 29 […]
Crash Champions Acquires 4 Collision Repair Centers in Chicago
Crash Champions announced the company has finalized the acquisition of Adams Collision in Chicago, Ill. The deal includes four high-quality collision repair centers serving customers in the northwest Chicagoland communities of Harvard, Lake in the Hills, McHenry and Huntley. The acquisition officially closed December 8, with operations transitioning immediately to Crash Champions. Crash Champions now […]
Bosch Approved for CAPA Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that it has approved Robert Bosch LLC (Bosch) for its Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program. Bosch intends to submit its ultrasonic parking sensors for CAPA Verification. The program is available for any Tier 1 supplier that also produces an in-house, alternately branded version of car company original […]
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