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Advanced Vehicle Systems Makes Up Over One-Third of Collision Repair Costs

December 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA analysis of ADAS system repair shows sensor replacement and calibration adds significant cost to repairs. A recent study by AAA found that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), like automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning, can add up to 37.6% to the total repair cost after a crash. This is due […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Claim Severity

TechForce Foundation Report Shows First Increase in a Decade in all Tech School Completions

December 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

For the first time in 10 years tech schools have seen an increase in student completions in all segments, signaling positive change in the perception, viability of technician careers. The TechForce Foundation announced the release of its 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report. The report covers projections for the next five years in both the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: TechForce Foundation

Stellantis Renews Hazmat Training Agreement with CCAR

December 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that Stellantis has renewed their commitment to using “HazmatU” for its network of dealers as part of their mandatory Hazardous Material Training Program Stellantis has selected CCAR to be their hazardous materials training and program management partner for (a minimum of) another three (3) years. Since the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, Stellantis

Interview: Jason Scharton and Jason Garfoot Detail the Recently Launched 3M Skills Development Center

December 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The new facility will serve collision repair technician training needs as well as career and technical educators. In October, 3M officially opened its doors to the new 3M Skills Development Center, a 15,000-sq. ft. training facility in St. Paul, Minn. To better understand how the new 3M facility will benefit the collision repair industry, CollisionWeek […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: 3M, Interview, Training Center

NHTSA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Impaired Driving Prevention Standard

December 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Agency will examine standards for vehicle technology solutions to alcohol-impaired driving prevention as well as distraction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yesterday took the first step toward making impaired-driving prevention technology standard in new passenger vehicles. The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that NHTSA released helps fulfill a requirement in the Bipartisan Infrastructure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Impaired Driving, NHTSA, Regulations

Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Company in Waco, Texas

December 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced it completed the acquisition of the auto glass assets of Texas-based Freddy’s Glass on Friday, December 8. “We’re thrilled to welcome our new associates to the business and to continue growing in the Waco area,” said Safelite’s President and CEO, Renee Cacchillo. With a location in Waco, TX, the combined businesses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Safelite, Texas

Focus Advisors Reports Classic Collision is Now Second-Largest Collision Repairer in Denver Market

December 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Focus Advisors, the mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, who represented Colorado Auto Body in its sale last week and most of Classic Collision’s Denver-area acquisitions, is reporting that Classic Collision in just the last year has vaulted from being the fifth-largest provider to the second-largest by number of locations in the Denver market. Now with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Colorado, Focus Advisors

Driven Brands Launches Online B2B Marketplace

December 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands (NASD: DRVN) announced the launch of Driven Advantage, a new B2B digital marketplace powered by the Mirakl Platform. The new B2B marketplace connects Driven Brands’ 5,000+ automotive corporate locations, shop owners, franchises, and affiliates with more than 80,000 handpicked products from third-party suppliers. According to the company, the average automotive service center with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Driven Brands

Auto Care Association Launches Aftermarket Essentials Online Course

December 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced the launch of its newest Auto Care Academy course: Aftermarket Essentials. This interactive and self-paced course will delve into the dynamic world of the aftermarket, providing a comprehensive understanding of its size, impact, and the importance of keeping vehicles running smoothly and drivers safe. The Aftermarket Essentials course will take […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Online Training

Asbury Automotive Group Completes Acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive

December 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Largest auto retail acquisition since 2021 includes 29 franchises, six collision centers, 20 dealerships in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) announced it has completed the acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive Companies, the ninth largest privately-owned dealership group in the U.S. The acquisition, originally announced in September, includes 20 dealerships, 29 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

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