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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

Incumbent North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Causey Wins Republican Primary

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Causey will face Democrat Natasha Marcus in November general election. Incumbent North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey defeated Andrew Marcus and C. Robert Brawley in the Republican primary for Commissioner on March 5. Causey received 59.6% of the vote, compared to 22.2% for Andrew Marcus and 18.2% for Brawley. In November’s general election, Causey […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, North Carolina, People

Early-Bird Registration Open for September 24-25 CIECA CONNEX Conference

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that early-bird registration is open for its 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024: “The Intersection of Data & Mobility,” will be held at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel in Detroit, Mich. on September 24-25. During the two-day event, insightful speakers will discuss where technology and businesses are headed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Michigan

IIHS Calls on NHTSA to Move Quickly to Require Impaired Driving Prevention

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is urging federal regulators to pick up the pace in issuing a requirement for impaired driving prevention technology on new passenger vehicles. In 2021, Congress instructed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a regulation requiring the technology. The law calls on NHTSA to issue the final […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Impaired Driving, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, NHTSA, Regulations

SEMA Members Oppose California Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales 

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) member companies and automotive enthusiasts have come out in strong opposition to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulation that would ban the sale of new internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2035. Specialty aftermarket businesses and industry supporters sent over 5,000 letters to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Acadia Insurance Partners with UVeye to Use Computer Vision AI Technology

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Regional insurer will use UVeye’s vehicle inspection systems for auto claims. UVeye, creator of the AI-driven automated vehicle inspection platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Acadia Insurance. The companies will enhance the efficiency and accuracy in Acadia’s appraisal process, leveraging UVeye’s AI-powered computer vision inspection systems to streamline claims for vehicles involved in accidents. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acadia Insurance, Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Photo Estimating, UVeye

Crash Champions Acquires Nine Performance Collision Centers

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the acquisition of Performance Collision Centers and its nine locations across Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia. The acquisition officially closed Friday, March 1, with operations transitioning immediately to Crash Champions. “This acquisition represents tremendous positive momentum as we welcome a proven organization to Crash Champions,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia

AkzoNobel Partners with Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts as First Retail Outlets Offering Modern Classikk Paint Line

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced the Modern Classikk by Kindig paint line is now available for purchase at select Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts stores nationwide. AkzoNobel’s ultra-premium Sikkens basecoat technology manufactured at the company’s plant in Pontiac, Mich., paired with colors designed by Dave Kindig of Kindig-It Design and television show Bitchin’ Rides, creates the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Auto Parts, Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, CARQUEST, Dave Kindig

Deadline for Collision Repair Students to Apply for Busch Memorial Scholarships March 31

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The deadline to apply for the Michael Busch Memorial Scholarships is March 31. Presented by the ASE Education Foundation, two scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-25 academic year to students pursuing a career in the collision industry. Qualified applicants should be a graduating high school senior or have graduated from high school or received […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Scholarships

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