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Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State

August 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The multiple collision repair shop operator now has 226 locations in 15 states. Classic Collision, LLC, the Atlanta-Ga.-based multi-site collision repair operator announced it closed the acquisition of a new collision repair center in Kirkland, Wash. For more than 60 years, Lakeside Collision Kirkland has been a valuable pillar in the local community. “Our motto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Lift Auto Group Acquires CSN Automacs

August 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group has acquired CSN Automacs, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. CSN Automacs has been serving Oakville for over four and a half decades. “I wish them all the success in the world,” previous owner Steve Ingoglia says. “The shop has a lot to offer and a good clientele. I’m happy Lift is keeping the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Lift Auto Group, Ontario

CalPro ADAS Solutions and Collabtic Announce Integration Agreement

August 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CalPro ADAS Solutions, LLC and Fieldpulse, LLC have announced an integration agreement that will allow CalPro’s ADAS IdentiScan product to run on the Collabtic Software Platform. CalPro’s Patented ADAS IdentiScan technology is used in the ADAS identification and calibration market for the collision repair industry. Collabtic is a highly configurable collaboration platform which empowers organizations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CalPro ADAS Solutions, Collabtic, Fieldpulse, Integrations

U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up Over 5% in July Compared to Last Year

August 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were also up on a month-over-month basis. The most recent government figures on inflation through July show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues to be above the rate of general inflation for the 25th month in a row, but the year-over-year (YoY) rate of increase continues to decline compared to […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices, consumer price index, Inflation, Premiums

Next Collision Repair Industry Supply Chain Disruption Could be Less than Month Away as UAW/Detroit Vehicle Manufacturers Contract Deadline Looms

August 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Contract talks are continuing between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit, Mich.-based vehicle manufacturers- GM, Ford and Stellantis. The current UAW contract expires in less than one month on Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m. In a statement, President Biden called on the UAW and vehicle manufacturers to come together to reach an agreement. […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, Strike, United Auto Workers

Stellantis to Sell Remanufactured Headlights and Taillights in North America in Support of Sustainability Goals

August 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will also establish ecommerce “reuse” channel in the U.S. by the end of 2023. During a keynote speech at the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Sustainability Summit on August 15 in Troy, Mich., Alison Jones, senior vice president, global circular economy for Stellantis, outlined how the circular economy plays a key role in the organization’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: North America, Remanufactured Parts, Stellantis, Sustainability

Penn College Receives Grant for Prison-to-College Program

August 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania College of Technology, located in Williamsport, Pa., has received an $18,750 grant to support its Lycoming County Prison-to-College Program. The initiative aims to break down initial barriers to education and help individuals on a path to bettering themselves and their communities. The grant is from the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund IMO Joseph L. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Workforce Development

Tim Temple Wins Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Seat After Opponent Withdraws from Race

August 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tim Temple will be the next insurance commissioner for Louisiana. The only other candidate in the race, R.D. “Rich” Weaver, is officially listed as withdrawn on the Louisiana Secretary of State website. In a statement on August 16, Temple said, “As of today, I am honored and humbled to announce that I am officially the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elections, Insurance Commissioner, Louisiana

Interview: Gene Lopez, ASA Collision Division Operations Committee Chair

August 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lopez discusses the work of the Automotive Service Association’s Collision Division, including its recent position statement on accounting for OEM procedures on estimates. In July, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors announced a new position policy statement covering the need to research OEM repair procedures in collision repair estimates. In our video interview […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Interview, Position Statement, Right to Repair, Workforce Development

Harvey’s Collision Centers Acquires New Location in Mesquite, Texas

August 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Harvey’s Collision Centers announced the acquisition of Pro Star Collision in Mesquite, Texas. This strategic move marks Harvey’s third location in the thriving Dallas/Fort Worth market, further solidifying its commitment to providing top-notch auto body repair services across the DFW metroplex. “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Pro Star Collision and welcome their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Harvey's Collision Centers, Texas

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