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LKQ Completes Divestiture of GSF Car Parts to Epiris

October 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced that it has sold GSF Car Parts to Epiris Fund III, a private equity fund based in the United Kingdom. The divestiture fulfills LKQ’s undertaking to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority to sell the GSF business in connection with LKQ’s acquisition of Uni-Select Inc. that was completed August 1. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, DC Advisory, Epiris, GSF Car Parts, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

CAWA and TechForce Foundation Partner to Grow Technician Workforce

October 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAWA and TechForce Foundation have formed a new strategic alliance to address the growth and support of America’s skilled technician workforce. The two not-for-profit organizations will collaborate and share resources to promote the technician profession with young people, connect industry volunteers with future techs and tech school programs, and spotlight the importance of respecting techs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CAWA, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Southeast Collision Conference Scheduled for May 16-18 in North Carolina

October 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the 3rd annual Southeast Collision Conference (SCC) on May 16-18, 2024 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, N.C. As with last year, SCC will have national-level contributors taking part in the events. The Conference is intended to move annually between […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, Southeast Collision Conference, Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association

Opus IVS Launches ADAS Map

October 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced the introduction of ADAS Map, a comprehensive software platform designed to identify Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems, their components, precise component locations, necessary calibrations, and the underlying reasons for these calibrations. This state-of-the-art technology automatically reviews CCC or Mitchell estimates and provides a detailed presentation of a specific vehicle’s ADAS requirements. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, CCC, Mitchell International, Opus IVS, Recalibration

Michael Sieger Joins Crash Champions Board of Directors

October 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Former Progressive claims president to support national collision repair facility operator’s strategic growth. Crash Champions, LLC announced today the appointment of Michael Sieger to its Board of Directors. Sieger joins Crash Champions following a three-decade career at The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) where he most recently served as Claims President from 2015 until his retirement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Crash Champions, People, Progressive Insurance

Classic Collision Opens New Repair Center in Texas

October 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the opening of a new, 30,000 sq. ft. collision repair opening in Magnolia, Texas. Classic Collision 1488 South is conveniently located in Magnolia’s “New Mag” district. “We are pleased to have found this space to serve the growing Magnolia Community as our newest Classic Collision repair center. We recognize the need […]

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

November 9 CIECA Technical Webinar Examines Biannual Standards Release and API Standards  

October 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its second standards release of the year, the 2023R2, is now available to members as of October 19. A CIECA Technical Webinar will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 2 p.m. (EST) to discuss the release, as well as CIECA’s new standards—CIECA API Standards (CAPIS). […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Standards, Webinars

LKQ’s Ian Musselman Appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors

October 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ian Musselman of the LKQ Corporation has been appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors. During the appointment process, Young Suhr Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented, “I am pleased to announce that Ian is joining the CAWA Board of Directors. He is a welcomed addition to our leadership with his experience and government […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAWA, LKQ Corporation, People

Justin Keppy Named Chief Operating Officer at Hertz

October 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTZ), today announced that Justin Keppy will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 15. In this role, Keppy will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the company’s global business. Keppy joins Hertz from Carrier Corporation where he most recently served as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertz, People

Nearly 7,000 Autoworkers at Stellantis Ram Truck Plant Join the UAW Strike

October 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over 40,000 now on strike. Stellantis cancels plans to attend SEMA, LA Auto Show. The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced today that 6,800 union members at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Mich. joined the union’s strike, shutting down production at Stellantis’ largest plant. The workers who make Stellantis’ RAM 1500 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Strike, United Auto Workers

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