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Park Outside Warning Issued for Recalled Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler PHEVs for Fire Risk

October 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Chrysler has issued a new recall for more than 154,000 model year 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and model year 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) due to a risk of fire while parked or driven. Vehicles should be parked outside […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chrysler, Electric Vehicles, NHTSA, Recalls

U.S. East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers Strike, Halting Half the Nation’s Ocean Shipping

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Strike impacts ports from Maine to Texas. Dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast began a strike today, marking their first large-scale stoppage in nearly 50 years. This strike has halted the flow of about half the nation’s ocean shipping after negotiations for a new labor contract broke down over wages and port […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Body Parts Association, Strike

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Three Locations

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MSO now has 240 locations in 18 states. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new locations including: Gold’s Auto Body in Kerrville, Texas; Charlie’s Paint and Body in Albany, Ga.; and Body Works Collision in Lake Charles, La. With these acquisitions, Joe Hudson’s now operates 240 locations across 18 states, solidifying its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Louisiana, Texas

Dent Wizard Announces Two Acquisitions

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced two recent acquisitions covering the Florida, New Jersey and New York State markets. In August, Dent Wizard successfully completed the acquisition of Philips Repair Services, the provider of paint, interior, and reconditioning services in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida. The integration of Philips Repair Services into Dent Wizard strengthens […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Dent Wizard, Florida, New Jersey, New York State

IIHS Reports Fewer Drivers Disabling Lane Departure Prevention Systems

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Almost 9 out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Seven out of 10 drivers of vehicles that give visual alerts when they exceed the speed limit also keep that feature running. “These […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Crash Avoidance, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Brian Nichols Named Chief Development Officer at Quality Collision Group

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the appointment of Brian Nichols as Chief Development Officer at QCG. With over 30 years of industry experience, Brian Nichols joined QCG in early 2024 after selling Cascade Collision Repair to QCG. The former co-owner of Cascade Collision Repair moved into the company as VP of Operations after the brand’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Quality Collision Group

Classic Collision Acquires Two MSOs in East Texas

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds seven collision repair centers in two transactions. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of two MSO groups in East Texas counties. For forty years, Burl Richardson and his three locations, Allstar Collision, Burl’s Collision, and Henderson Collision, have been equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensuring they’re always ahead in the rapidly advancing world of vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Expands into West Virginia with Acquisition of Two Locations

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks the MSO’s 18th state. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced its expansion into West Virginia through the acquisition of Geer Brothers Body Shop locations in Barboursville and Huntington. This development brings the total number of states where Joe Hudson’s operates to 18, reinforcing the company’s dedication to entering new markets while also enhancing its presence […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, West Virginia

Nominations Open for National Auto Body Council Awards

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC announces new award to recognize outstanding charity partners. The National Auto Body Council announced the opening the nominations for its 2024 awards – the NABC Changing and Saving Lives Award and the NABC President’s Award, which formally recognize individuals and companies for their leadership of and commitment to improving the collision repair industry. It […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council, Nominations

Evercoat Partners with ASE Education Foundation to Support Collision Repair Training

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Evercoat has partnered with the ASE Education Foundation to donate over 1,000 plus gallons of premium body filler to ASE accredited collision repair schools. Instructors will use the product in their collision repair classes during the 2024-25 academic year. “We want to thank Tim McKinney and everyone at Evercoat for this generous donation,” said Mike […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Donations, Evercoat

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