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UK’s National Body Repair Association Urges Government to Support Motorists Enduring Long Waits for Vehicle Repairs Due to Insurer Restrictions

January 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) in the U.K. has written to the Secretary of State on January 16, urging government support to motorists who must endure exceptional waiting times for vehicles to be repaired. Chris Weeks, NBRA’s executive director, said, “The strike action and rising costs of the national transport system are causing more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cycle Time, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

January 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Partnership seeks to address collision repair technician shortage. Program will add seventh school in U.S. Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Career and Technical Education, Enterprise Holdings, Ford Motor Company, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

IAA Announces New Market Alliance in Qatar

January 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced a strategic market alliance with Jumla Automotive Trading in the country of Qatar. Jumla will operate an IAA Auction Center in the city of Doha, helping local buyers in the region to research, bid, buy and transport vehicles from IAA auctions. As a new alliance, Jumla will leverage IAA’s AuctionNow bidding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed Jumla Automotive Trading, Insurance Auto Auctions, Middle East, Qatar

ASE Announces New Officers

January 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its officers for its 2023 board of directors. The officers were elected during the annual ASE board meeting held in Arizona. Chair – Homer Hogg, vice president, truck service, TravelCenters of America Vice Chair – Tom Trisdale, vice president, quality, Toyota Treasurer – Jason Rainey, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Board of Directors, People

Karl Kirschenman Named Director of Business Operations at Innovative Solutions and Technology

January 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Innovative Solutions and Technology, LLC. (ISAT), the provider of collision repair equipment in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania announced the addition of Karl Kirschenman in the newly created Director of Business Operations role. Innovative Solutions and Technology is a top-tier supplier of GYS welding machines, AUTEL ADAS Systems, and Chisum collision auto body repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Innovative Solutions and Technology, People

David Dart Named Chief People Officer at Caliber

January 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Caliber family of brands, including Caliber Collision alongside Caliber Auto Care and Caliber Auto Glass, announced the appointment of David Dart as Chief People Officer. In this role, Dart will lead all facets of teammate services, including career and leadership development, recruiting, and human resource operations. “Our teammates are at the center of Caliber’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, People

NTSB Chair Raises Concerns About EV Crash Safety and Road Fatalities in Keynote Address

January 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Says higher curb weight of electric vehicles presents safety risk for all road users. In a keynote speech to the Transportation Research Board annual meeting January 11, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy reminded transportation leaders why they do what they do. “We’re fighting for the 43,000 people who die on our roads annually…and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, National Transportation Safety Board, traffic safety

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in East Hartford, Connecticut

January 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the company has finalized the acquisition of Gengras Collision Center located at 630 Tolland St. in East Hartford, Conn. The acquisition marks Crash Champions’ second location in the state, following the acquisition of Andrade Motor Car on December 9. “This is another proud step in our growth across the Northeast and […]

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

Oka’s Collision Centers of Hawaii Purchases Island Fender

January 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Oka’s Collision Centers of Hawaii, a family-owned company with more than 50 years in business, announced the purchase of Island Fender in Honolulu, Hawaii. The company also owns Oka’s Auto Body in Waipahu, a town in Oahu, Hawaii. “We are very excited to have purchased Island Fender and grow our company,” said Brandon Okahara, co-owner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Hawaii, Oka's Collision Centers of Hawaii

Applications Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation 2023 Scholarships

January 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that its annual scholarship applications are now open online through March 9. In order to be eligible for the Foundation’s scholarships, applicants must visit a collision industry business – shops, suppliers, paint companies or any other segment – and CREF urges industry organizations to participate in this step […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships

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