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Victory Automotive Group to Pay $9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Loan

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Port Richey, Fla.-based automotive management company Victory Automotive Group Inc. (VAG) has agreed to pay $9 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by knowingly providing false information in support of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application it submitted. Congress created […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lawsuits, U.S. DOJ, Victory Automotive Group

ASA Signs Letter Urging CT DMV Commissioner to Reconsider Interpretations of New Recall Notification Law

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASA joined with five other organizations in sending a letter to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Commissioner Tony Guerrera. The letter respectfully urges Commissioner Guerrera to reconsider his interpretation of a new law passed by the state legislature – and in effect starting October 1, 2023 – intended to better inform drivers on open recalls […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Connecticut, Recalls, Regulations

Onwings Automotive Refinish System Receives CESVI Certification in Mexico, Central and Latin America

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shanghai, China-based Donglai Technology Company announced that its Onwings automotive refinish system has been Certified by CESVI International in Toluca, Mexico as a CESVI approved repair system for CESVI Certified Collision Shops throughout Mexico, Central and Latin America. “After thorough analysis and testing of Onwings products we are proud to welcome Donglai as a Certified […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Certification, CESVI, Donglai Technology Company

California BAR to Hold Regulatory Workshop October 19 on Collision Repair Tear Down Disclosure Requirements

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The regulator proposes to amend existing regulations to clarify language along with estimate and work order requirements. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will hold a public regulatory workshop on October 19 to discuss and review proposed regulations that will modify the BAR’s tear down disclosure requirements and clarify expectations in collision repair transactions. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, estimating, Regulations, Tear Down

Heidi Petz Elected CEO at Sherwin-Willaims Effective January 1

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. Ms. Petz, 48, who has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Sherwin-Williams for the last two years, will assume the CEO duties currently […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Sherwin-Williams

Safelite Group Acquires Idaho Auto Glass Business

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Idaho-based Intermountain Auto Glass. The transaction was completed on Friday, October 6. Intermountain operates a facility in Garden City, Idaho. “On behalf of our associates across the country, we welcome new team members with enthusiasm as they join us in providing the quality service our customers have come […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Idaho, Safelite

CCC Launches Artificial Intelligence Estimating Solution for Collision Repair Facilities

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) today announced the introduction of its applied artificial intelligence (AI) to collision repairers allowing CCC ONE users the ability to automate initial damage assessments and jumpstarting the estimating process. Repair Cost Predictor uses AI to automate an initial damage assessment, instantly generating a repair cost prediction of damage for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC, Estimating Systems, Mobile Estimating

Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. In this role, Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and provide oversight to claims training and leadership development, and drive strategic direction for claims operations. He will also hold responsibility for the subrogation and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Plymouth Rock Assurance

State Farm Expands Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Across Most of the U.S.

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announcement follows test of expanded non-OEM part types in California and Arizona in June. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, October 9, that the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. would fully sunset the decades-old suspension of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision repair parts in across most U.S. states starting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: estimating, Non-OEM Parts, State Farm

Classic Collision Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in North Carolina

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of three CarSmart Collision Repair centers in Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and Burlington, N.C.  “There are fewer repair centers that still share our commitment to customer service and guarantee satisfactory results to every person who walks through our doors; I trust that Classic Collision will continue that commitment,” stated Mark […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, North Carolina

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