Company plans to add hundreds of jobs to support expansion of commercial business. GEICO hosted a ceremony yesterday to celebrate the expansion of its commercial insurance operations at its Katy, Texas office, which will support this growing area of GEICO’s business. With this expansion, GEICO expects to add 250-500 new positions in Katy over the […]
IIHS Research Says 7 of 10 Consumers Report Issues with Common Accident-Avoidance Features After Collision Repair
Crash avoidance features have proven safety benefits, but majority of vehicle owners report problems with the technology following repairs. Consumers who had repairs performed at OEM dealers report fewer post-repair problems. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety surveyed owners of vehicles equipped with front crash prevention, blind spot detection or rearview or other visibility-enhancing cameras. […]
InsurTech Company Roadzen to Go Public Via SPAC Merger
Roadzen Inc., an insurance technology company, announces plans to become a publicly traded company via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Vahanna Tech Edge Acquisition I Corp. The combined company will be listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Roadzen has built a technology platform that uses telematics, computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Mitchell Publishes EV Collision Repair Insights Report
Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the availability of its latest trends publication: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. The new quarterly report provides auto insurance and collision repair executives with up-to-date information on electric vehicle claims and market data. In 2022, EV sales hit a tipping point, representing 5.6% of all new vehicles sold according to […]
WIN Awards Record 20 Students to Pursue Careers in Collision Repair
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced a record 20 new recipients to receive its 2023 WIN College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Awards. These scholarships are presented annually to deserving students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology program. This year WIN expanded its signature scholarship program continuing its tradition of financially supporting females who […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Opens Applications for 2023 School Benchmark Grants
Last year, industry support enabled CREF to award $436,000 in Benchmark Grants to nearly 70 collision schools, impacting over 35,000 students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that applications are now open for its 2023 Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Grants. The program seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by schools […]
Philadelphia Auto Technician Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Hazardous Automobile Airbags from China
United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced that Emiliano Rodriguez, 45, a citizen of the Dominican Republic residing in Philadelphia, Pa. pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods, and two counts of causing the delivery of hazardous materials by air carrier in connection with a scheme to utilize counterfeit goods in used vehicles, […]
Small Business Optimism Increased in January as Inflation Eases Slightly
Owners have a negative outlook expecting better business conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 points in January to 90.3, remaining below the 49-year average of 98. Down six points from last month, 26% of owners reported inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business. […]
TechForce Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
The TechForce Foundation announced new officers to its Board of Directors for 2023 including Jon Vesely Vice Chair; Paul Halsch, Treasurer; David Ellis, Secretary; and Jennifer Maher as Ex-Officio Member. Angie Babin is returning as Chair/President. “Our new officers and board members bring a tremendous passion for our charitable mission along with a wide range […]
Right to Repair Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress
Federal legislation would provide consumers with the right to repair their vehicle while protecting a free and fair repair market. Automotive aftermarket associations including, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) applauded the reintroduction of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair […]
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