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AASP/NJ Readies for Record-Breaking Northeast Trade Show

March 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Trade show runs from March 15-17. Everything one could possibly need to succeed in collision or mechanical repair will be on display at the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. from March 15-17. Hundreds of booths and exhibitors, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

ASA Reports U.S. House Hearing on EV Fires Reflects Auto Repair Technicians’ Training Needs

March 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. House Science, Space & Technology Committee’s Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee held a hearing on February 29, 2024. According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA) this recent hearing provided lawmakers an opportunity to gain a better appreciation for the unique challenges and harms posed by EV fires. Subcommittee Chairman Obernolte (R-CA) noted in his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Electric Vehicles, Hearing, U.S. House of Representatives

Techs Rock Awards Grand Prize Winners Announced

March 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation has announced Misael Rodriguez of Ben Davis High School and Dustin Thomas of CarMax as Grand Prize Winners in the 6th annual Techs Rock Awards, recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. The Future Tech and Working Tech winners were honored Thursday in a ceremony hosted at Mecum […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

SEMA Research Says California Voters Reject Proposed Speed Limiting Devices on Autos

March 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) commissioned a survey among likely November 2024 voters to gauge opinion on SB 961, which would require new cars and trucks to be equipped with speed limiting devices beginning in 2027. The survey, conducted by Rodriguez Gudelunas Strategies in mid-February, found that California’s likely voters overwhelmingly reject the proposed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, legislation, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in February

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were down over 13% from a year ago. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis, were down in February compared to January and February 2023. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 203.8, a decline of 13.1% from a year ago. The index was down 0.1% against the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim, Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

AkzoNobel Announces Refinish+ Digital Platform

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel today announced Refinish+, a new digital platform developed for body shops to help streamline operations, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. Refinish+ provides body shops with seamless access, and one single sign on, to AkzoNobel’s full suite of digital tools including AkzoNobel’s cloud-based color retrieval application MIXIT, its state-of- the-art body shop production workflow application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel

Most Influential Women Award Recipients Announced by WIN

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In celebration of International Women’s Day today, the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards, honoring women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry. Eight remarkable women will be recognized as new MIWs this year at a gala to be held during WIN’s 2024 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Most Influential Women Award, Women's Industry Network

Nick Spiers Named Global VP of Strategic Operations at the Fix Network

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network announced the appointment of Nick Spiers as the company’s new global vice president of Strategic Operations effective March 1. In this newly created role, Spiers will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the strategic planning and execution of global operational initiatives for Fix Network and its family of brands. Spiers joined Fix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network World, People

Maria Stump Named People Development Manager at DCR Systems

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

DCR Systems announced the addition of a new team member, Maria Stump, who joined the company as people development manager. In her new role, Stump focuses on all aspects of working with employees, including hiring and retention, setting up processes, managing training programs and employee development. “We created this role as part of our mission […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DCR Systems, People

Interview: Ryan Mandell, Mitchell

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mandell details Mitchell’s 2023 electric vehicle claims analysis. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This issue provides a year-over-year analysis of electric vehicle (EV) claims volume, which increased in 2023 by more than 40% in the U.S. and Canada. According to the report, claims […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Electric Vehicles, Interview, Mitchell International

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