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Stellantis Announces New Aftermarket Parts Brand in North America

August 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stellantis announced a new competitively priced, private-label replacement parts brand- bproauto. The new parts line is designed to enhance and expand its replacement parts and service business in North America. The new brand complements Mopar, the company’s global original-equipment parts and authentic accessories brand for Stellantis. The launch of bproauto helps address a key pillar […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aftermarket Parts, Stellantis

Former Massachusetts Auto Glass Employee Charged with Alleged Embezzlement of More Than $1.3 Million

August 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Holbrook, Mass. Police Department Chief William Smith reported the arrest and charging of a former employee of a local auto glass business after an extensive investigation showed that she had allegedly embezzled more than $1.3 million from the business. Ashley Sumner of Weymouth, Mass. was charged with: Larceny Over $1,200 (Felony) Improper Use of a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fraud, Lawsuits, Massachusetts

ASA August 30 Webinar Will Examine New Ways to Find Future Techs for Your Shop

August 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it will hold a webinar August 30 at 1 p.m. (EDT) featuring Jennifer Maher, Executive Director of TechForce Foundation. The topic for the webinar is New Ways to Find Future Techs for Your Shop. Registration for the webinar is available online. The TechForce Foundation mission is to champion all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Webinars, Workforce Development

GEICO Reports Collision Claims Severity 7-9% Higher in First Half of 2023 Compared to Last Year

August 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Frequency was down for first half. Policies in force down 14.4% as company reduces advertising and focuses on profitability. Berkshire Hathaway reported its second quarter earnings, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the third largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. on August 5. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting earnings in the first six months of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Berkshire Hathaway, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Earnings, GEICO

Auto Club of Southern California Acquires US Subsidiary of Wawanesa Mutual

August 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company announced August 1 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Wawanesa General Insurance Company, its U.S. subsidiary, to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated insurer, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. “It’s the right time to focus our efforts on our home market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Club of Southern California, California, Canada, Wawanessa Mutual Insurance Company

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Hollywood, Florida

August 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced that the company has expanded its Florida footprint with the successful acquisition of Ideal Auto Collision, a more than 17,500 sq. ft. collision repair facility that has been serving Hollywood, Fla. for more than four decades. The acquisition officially closed on Friday, August 4, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions effective […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Florida

PPG Inaugurates Automotive Color Development Center in Italy

August 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Innovative facility uses AI tools for color development and quality control. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has inaugurated a center of excellence at its Quattordio, Italy site that will increase the efficiency for automotive color development and application. The $2.6 million (€2.3 million) investment combines color development and application in a single process, reducing the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Italy, Openings, PPG

Elite Body Shop Academy Launches In-Person Training Workshops in Nashville

August 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions and the Elite Body Shop Academy, announced the launch of in-person training workshops in Nashville, Tenn. These workshops are designed to offer in-depth, action-oriented operational training to body shop owners, managers, and their administrative teams. The Academy workshop topics and schedule can be found online.  Over the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elite Body Shop Solutions, Management Training

CREF Raises Over $100,000 to Benefit Collision Repair Students and Schools

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funds raised during annual golf fundraiser will support industry education and training nationwide. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, raising over $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. Held on July 19 at the Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing

CAPA Certifies Hushan Autoparts Ultrasonic Sensors

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the first CAPA Certified ultrasonic sensors are now available, manufactured by Hushan Autoparts Inc., a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in handles, cameras, and door spare parts. These ultrasonic sensors, certified to the CAPA 703 standard, join Hushan’s line […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Hushan Autoparts, Non-OEM Parts

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