CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Team JC Auto Rebuilders in Rockford, Ill. to its network of collision repair centers in the U.S. Marcos Mejia, owner of the new CARSTAR Team JC Auto Rebuilder, started in the collision repair industry when he was 12 years old. His passion and pride for taking care of customers […]
Axalta Irus Mix Wins Silver 2024 Edison Award
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) announced that it has won three 2024 Edison Awards. Axalta Irus Mix won silver in the Environmental and Industrial Solutions category. Axalta Irus Mix, launched last year in Europe, is an automated, hands-free paint mixing machine that delivers highly accurate color, maximizing efficiency in a body shop. Axalta Irus Mix […]
Meyer Distributing Acquires Frank’s Supply
Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced that they have acquired the assets of Frank’s Supply, a regional distributor serving the southern states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Meyer Distributing. a wholesale distributor has more than 100 locations nationwide and over 3,500,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, According to the company, all customer orders placed with […]
IIHS Reports Crash Avoidance Systems Struggle in New Test
Few small SUVs excel in new front crash prevention test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck. Only one of the first 10 small SUVs evaluated in […]
Innovation Group North America and Crash Champions Announce Technology Partnership
The Innovation Group North America (IG) has announced a collaboration with Crash Champions. Innovation Group’s advanced technology and Crash Champions’ operational expertise will drive significant advancements in the industry, while further enhancing processes, turnaround times, and the exceptional service customers have come to know from Crash Champions. “Innovation Group welcomes Crash Champions to our network,” […]
April 30 ASE Webinar Examines Pros, Cons & SOPs for Aftermarket Sheet Metal
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. EDT entitled Pros, Cons & SOPs for Aftermarket Sheet Metal. Registration for the webinar is available online. In this webinar, Kevin Tetz with Paintucation will discuss how to “qualify” aftermarket parts from construction integrity to […]
Honda to Invest $11 Billion to Establish Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Canada
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion ($11 billion), including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda has begun […]
Ben Townsend to Lead New Thatcham Research Automotive Vertical
UK-based Thatcham Research announced that Ben Townsend is taking up a new position as head of automotive. Townsend will spearhead the risk intelligence company’s emergent ‘automotive vertical’ function, which is focused on supporting the wider sector in delivering safe, secure, and repairable mobility. This is part of an ongoing process to align the business to […]
U.S. Independent Collision Repair Shop Population Demonstrates Long-Term Growth
Over the past 10 years, the number of collision repair facilities has been growing, reversing the declining trend evident over the first decade of the 21st century. According to the latest government data through the third quarter of 2023, the number of independent collision repair facilities is at the highest level since the first quarter […]
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements
U.S. Chamber says it will sue to overturn the rule. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompete agreements nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. As CollisionWeek reported in January, the FTC in a Notice of Proposed […]
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