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Impaired Driving Creates Spike of Crashes During Holiday Period

November 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The year-end holiday period from Thanksgiving through New Year’s is always one of the most dangerous times on U.S. roads and highways, with a spike in crashes that often result in serious injuries or death. The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group that for more than 60 years has been promoting safe driving through […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Impaired Driving, National Road Safety Foundation

Auveco Acquires ClipLizard Systems

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition was finalized November 1. Auveco, the automotive fastener and body hardware aftermarket supplier, announced its recent acquisition of ClipLizard Systems. According to the company, the acquisition solidifies Auveco’s position in the Collision and Paint, Body, and Equipment (PBE) markets. ClipLizard Systems, headquartered in Spencer, Ind., specializes in sourcing and distributing automotive clips and fasteners […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auveco, ClipLizard Systems

Precision Diagnostics Receives Ford Collision & Glass Certification Approval

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Precision Diagnostics recently earned approval as an authorized service partner on Ford’s Collision & Glass Certification program for ADAS calibrations. Tom McGuire, Co-founder and COO of Precision Diagnostics, said, “We’re excited to be part of the FCCN as we are always looking for ways to help demonstrate the depth of our service offering and providing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Diagnostics, Ford, Precision Diagnostics, Recalibration

AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint Agree Not to Proceed with Africa Acquisition

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint announced have mutually agreed not to proceed with the company’s previously announced acquisition of Kansai’s paints and coatings activities in Africa. Commenting on the decision, AkzoNobel CEO, Greg Poux-Guillaume, said, “It’s disappointing that this intended acquisition cannot move forward, but we remain committed to our strong businesses and leading brands in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Africa, AkzoNobel, Kansai Paint

Fix Network Canada Launches First Donation Matching Fundraiser Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities Across Canada

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network Canada announced the commencement of its Season of Giving campaign in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC ) Canada. Running until December 15th, the fundraiser aims to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families with sick children during challenging times. This year, Fix Network Canada is taking its commitment to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Fundraiser

Jennifer Bergeron Named Chief Growth Officer at TechForce Foundation

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Non-profit also welcomes new board members. The TechForce Foundation announced the appointment of Jennifer Bergeron as its first Chief Growth Officer. In addition, TechForce welcomed Dave Smith, Bill Willetts, and Matt Hartford to its Board of Directors. “This is a time of exciting growth for TechForce Foundation,” states Angie Babin, Chair of the TechForce Foundation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, TechForce Foundation

California Collision Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns

November 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Orange County shop owner omitted nearly $3 million in income. The owner of three Orange County, Calif. auto body shops pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal criminal charge for deliberately failing to report nearly $3 million in income to the IRS over a seven-year period, causing a tax loss to the United States of almost […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Justice, Lawsuits, Tax

3rd Annual LKQ Cares Holiday Vote Charitable Program Opens

November 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation announced its 3rd annual LKQ Cares Holiday Vote charitable program commenced today on Giving Tuesday and will run through Friday, December 8. The LKQ Community Foundation is committing to donate a total of $1 million to the following philanthropic organizations: American Cancer Society BEN Support for Life Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Collision Repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LKQ Corporation

November US Auto Sales Projected Up Over Last Year

November 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Though up on last year, auto demand levels expected to continue tapering from second quarter results. On an unadjusted volume level, November US light vehicle sales are expected to advance mildly from the strike impacted levels of October but remain absent of any momentum. S&P Global Mobility projects sales volume of 1.23 million units for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, New Vehicle Sales, S&P Global Mobility

AirPro Approved for Ford Collision and Glass Certification Programs

November 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced Ford’s approval as a diagnostics and calibrations provider for shops participating in the vehicle manufacturer’s collision repair and glass certification programs. “This approval is yet another example of AirPro’s commitment to meeting OE approvals.  AirPro is now an approved diagnostics and calibrations provider for the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) as well […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, Diagnostics, Ford, Recalibration

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