Car Pros Automotive Group announced today that it has acquired two dealerships from Los Angeles, Calif.-based Nick Alexander Imports, including Nick Alexander BMW, Nick Alexander MINI, as well as their collision repair center. The dealerships are rebranded to BMW of Downtown LA and MINI of Downtown LA. Car Pros owns seven stores in Southern California […]
UAW Members Authorize Strike Against Detroit Vehicle Manufacturers if Contract Negotiations Fail
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced today that the union’s strike authorization vote passed with near universal approval from the 150,000 union workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Final votes are still being tabulated, but the current combined average across the Big Three was 97% in favor of strike authorization. The vote […]
Rivian and Tesla Support ASA, Auto Alliance and SCRS Right to Repair Data Sharing Agreement
In separate letters to the leadership of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers Rivian and Tesla announced they support the agreement reached on sharing automotive data that was announced in July. The two EV manufacturers are not members of […]
Women in Auto Care Provides Over $400,000 in Scholarships and Grants
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, set a new record for its scholarship program, distributing 86 awards in both cash scholarships and starter toolkits, a $413,500 in value. The awards benefited female students across the U.S. who are interested in a career in the auto care industry. The incredible success […]
Massachusetts Says Multiple Approaches Available to Vehicle Manufacturers to Implement Data Access
Letter responding to NHTSA says AG’s office believes lawsuit record shows cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions could allow secure communications to vehicle data that comply with federal safety regulations. In response to an August 22 letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) where the safety regulator acknowledged that vehicle manufacturers could comply with […]
PPG Opens Customer and Employee Experience Center at Global Headquarters in Celebration of 140th Anniversary
PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday announced the opening of a customer and employee experience center at its global headquarters in Pittsburgh. The center showcases innovative paints, coatings and specialty materials and technologies from across the organization. The 1,400-square-foot experience center is part of a recent renovation of the top two floors of One PPG Place, the company’s […]
Fix Auto UK Acquires Majority Stake in Cheltenham Collision Repair Center
Fix Auto UK announced it has added to its portfolio of wholly and part owned collision repair centers by taking over as the majority shareholder in Fix Auto Cheltenham. The network has bought the shares previously owned by businessman Andrew Emery who is stepping away from the industry to concentrate on other business interests. Fellow […]
Mitchell Announces Automated Scan and Calibration Detection in Estimating Workflow
Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the availability of a new feature in Mitchell Cloud Estimating that automatically detects a completed scan or calibration and gives users the ability to quickly add it as a line on the collision-damage appraisal. This enhanced integration between carrier and shop workflows helps ensure that estimates include the appropriate […]
Mike Zukerman Named Interim President and CEO at CSAA Insurance Group
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, announced that Tom Troy, president and CEO, is resigning to pursue other opportunities and that the board appointed Mike Zukerman to serve as interim in the role. While the change is effective immediately, Troy will remain until September 15 to support the transition. CSAA Insurance Group offers automobile, homeowners […]
NHTSA Walks Back June Comments on Massachusetts Right to Repair
In a letter to the Massachusetts Attorney General office, U.S. safety regulator says they have identified a way to implement Right to Repair law without compromising safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yesterday issued a letter clarifying its stance on the potential safety impact of the updated Massachusetts Right to Repair law saying […]
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