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Collision Repair Industry Production Up Over 11% in July Compared to Last Year

September 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Production was also up from June on growth in employment. Total industry set another new record for the sixth month in a row. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary July collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Industry Production, Employment, Wages, Women Employment

Tim Knavish Elected PPG Chairman and CEO

September 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Michael McGarry to retire as Executive Chairman. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG president and chief executive officer (CEO), Tim Knavish, 58, as chair of the company’s Board of Directors and CEO, effective Oct. 1. Knavish succeeds Michael McGarry, 65, who served as chairman and CEO from 2016 to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, PPG

ADAS Specialist Certification from ASE Provides Opportunities for Repair Facilities

September 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is reminding repair facilities that its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4) recognizes proficient service professionals and helps shops optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4 certified technicians. ASE created the L4 ADAS Specialist Certification test to identify technicians who possess knowledge […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ASE, Certification

Adam Nebeker Named Chief Operating Officer at Dent Wizard

September 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International, the provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Adam Nebeker as chief operating officer. As COO, Nebeker will lead Dent Wizard’s operational teams. Those reporting to Nebeker include four Operations divisional VPs, the VP of Hail and the VP of Operational Engineering. Additionally, he will join Dent Wizard’s senior […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dent Wizard, People

Kia and Hyundai Issue Recalls for Fire Risk in 3.3 Million Vehicles, Advise Vehicles Be Parked Outside

September 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fires can happen while the vehicle is parked and turned off or while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have issued “park outside” recalls for more than 3.3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire. Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired, the manufacturers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, Kia, NHTSA, Recalls

MSO Symposium Releases Agenda

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Annual event takes place October 30 in Las Vegas. The MSO Symposium, the exclusive one-day conference created by and for multi-shop owners and operators and their industry partners, released its agenda for the annual event held before the SEMA show. The program begins at 9 a.m. PDT with a welcome breakfast and networking hour, sponsored […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MSO Symposium

Federal Automotive Right to Repair Bill on U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing Agenda Tomorrow

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that a hearing a hearing titled “Proposals to Enhance Product Safety and Transparency for Americans will be held Wednesday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Among […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, Hearing, legislation, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

I-CAR Canada Partners with Canadian Welding Bureau on Training

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to increase welding training opportunities across Canada. Through this partnership, CWB Group lends the use of its training facilities in Milton, Ontario, and Nisku, Alberta, along with its stable of nationwide instructors to I-CAR Canada for industry-leading training. This partnership will also allow the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Canadian Welding Bureau, I-CAR Canada, Welding

Fix Network October 4-7 Global Conference in Orlando Focused on Shaping the Future

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On October 4-7, the Fix Network will welcome its franchisees to Shaping the Future, its Global Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Fla. Franchisees from around the world will represent Fix Network’s brands of Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass, ProColor Collision and Speedy Auto Service. “We are excited to welcome our franchisees […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Fix Auto World, Fix Network World, Florida, Novus Glass, ProColor Collision

ASE Education Foundation Updates Auto, Truck and Collision Repair School Accreditation Standards to Address EV and Hybrid Safety and Training

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Electric Vehicles, Safety, Standards

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