Network has member repair facilities in 47 states, in addition to Washington, D.C. and Canada. The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced that the company has eclipsed 1,000 independent collision repair locations in its member network platform serving independent collision repair operators across the U.S. and Canada. CCG operates in 47 states, Washington DC and […]
Meyer Distributing Opens New Location in North Dakota
Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the opening of its new crossdock in Bismarck, N.D. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Minneapolis, Minn. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, and RV & Trailer parts in the Upper Midwest. “We are excited to take our […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Franchise Partner in Nova Scotia
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a new franchise partner, Fix Auto Middleton, located in Middleton, N.S., under the ownership of Kevin Feener. Feener, a seasoned business owner since 1985, has been a prominent figure in Middleton’s automotive sector with K & J Truck Center. “I have worked around automotive repairs from a young […]
GM to Close Cruise Robotaxi Unit and Refocus Autonomous Driving Development on Personal Vehicles
General Motors (NYSE: GM) yesterday announced plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritize development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles. GM intends to combine the majority-owned Cruise LLC and GM technical teams into a single effort to advance autonomous and assisted driving. Consistent with GM’s capital […]
James Metcalf Appointed to LKQ Corporation Board
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced that it has appointed James S. Metcalf to its Board of Directors as a new independent director effective December 11, 2024, as part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment process. The Company also announced that Dominick Zarcone has decided not to stand for re-election and will retire from the Board when […]
November New Light-Vehicle Sales Exceed Projections
Sales at highest rate since May 2021. Alternatively fueled vehicles nearly 20% of new vehicles sold this year. New light-vehicle sales in November 2024 beat expectations with a monthly SAAR of 16.5 million units, the highest since May 2021 according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). November’s SAAR also increased 6.7% from November 2023, […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Utah
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the expansion of its presence in Utah with the acquisition of Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint. This addition brings QCG’s total to 14 locations in the Beehive State, three of which are scheduled to open soon. “We look forward to expanding our mark in Utah with the addition of […]
Registration Open for May 5-7 WIN Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that registration is now open for the Annual WIN Conference. This year’s conference, featuring the theme of Create Your Own Magic, will be held May 5-7 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buene Vista – Disney Springs Area, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “We are looking forward to hosting the […]
ASE Reminds Industry to Stay Current with Certifications and Account Information Heading into New Year
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) urges automotive service professionals to take proactive steps to ensure their certifications and account information are up to date as the new year approaches. Keeping certifications current and maintaining accurate contact information allows service professionals to access valuable resources, notifications and benefits that support their careers. “With […]
Attendee Registration Opens for Northeast Trade Show
March 14-16 NORTHEAST Automotive Services show marks 48th year of AASP/NJ’s flagship automotive and collision repair event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that attendee registration for free admission to the 2025 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show is now open. Set for March 14-16, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in […]