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UAW Members Authorize Strike Against Detroit Vehicle Manufacturers if Contract Negotiations Fail

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced today that the union’s strike authorization vote passed with near universal approval from the 150,000 union workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Final votes are still being tabulated, but the current combined average across the Big Three was 97% in favor of strike authorization. The vote […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, United Auto Workers

Rivian and Tesla Support ASA, Auto Alliance and SCRS Right to Repair Data Sharing Agreement

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

In separate letters to the leadership of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers Rivian and Tesla announced they support the agreement reached on sharing automotive data that was announced in July. The two EV manufacturers are not members of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, Right to Repair, Rivian, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Tesla

Women in Auto Care Provides Over $400,000 in Scholarships and Grants

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, set a new record for its scholarship program, distributing 86 awards in both cash scholarships and starter toolkits, a $413,500 in value. The awards benefited female students across the U.S. who are interested in a career in the auto care industry. The incredible success […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Grants, Scholarships, Women in Auto Care

Massachusetts Says Multiple Approaches Available to Vehicle Manufacturers to Implement Data Access

August 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Letter responding to NHTSA says AG’s office believes lawsuit record shows cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions could allow secure communications to vehicle data that comply with federal safety regulations. In response to an August 22 letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) where the safety regulator acknowledged that vehicle manufacturers could comply with […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Lawsuits, Massachusetts, NHTSA, Right to Repair

PPG Opens Customer and Employee Experience Center at Global Headquarters in Celebration of 140th Anniversary

August 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday announced the opening of a customer and employee experience center at its global headquarters in Pittsburgh. The center showcases innovative paints, coatings and specialty materials and technologies from across the organization. The 1,400-square-foot experience center is part of a recent renovation of the top two floors of One PPG Place, the company’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Pennsylvania, PPG Industries

Fix Auto UK Acquires Majority Stake in Cheltenham Collision Repair Center

August 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has added to its portfolio of wholly and part owned collision repair centers by taking over as the majority shareholder in Fix Auto Cheltenham. The network has bought the shares previously owned by businessman Andrew Emery who is stepping away from the industry to concentrate on other business interests. Fellow […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

Mitchell Announces Automated Scan and Calibration Detection in Estimating Workflow

August 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the availability of a new feature in Mitchell Cloud Estimating that automatically detects a completed scan or calibration and gives users the ability to quickly add it as a line on the collision-damage appraisal. This enhanced integration between carrier and shop workflows helps ensure that estimates include the appropriate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Estimating Systems, Mitchell International

Mike Zukerman Named Interim President and CEO at CSAA Insurance Group

August 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, announced that Tom Troy, president and CEO, is resigning to pursue other opportunities and that the board appointed Mike Zukerman to serve as interim in the role. While the change is effective immediately, Troy will remain until September 15 to support the transition. CSAA Insurance Group offers automobile, homeowners […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CSAA, People

NHTSA Walks Back June Comments on Massachusetts Right to Repair

August 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a letter to the Massachusetts Attorney General office, U.S. safety regulator says they have identified a way to implement Right to Repair law without compromising safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yesterday issued a letter clarifying its stance on the potential safety impact of the updated Massachusetts Right to Repair law saying […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Auto Care Association, CAR Coalition, Lawsuits, legislation, Massachusetts, NHTSA, Right to Repair

Wesco Group Acquires Seven Location PBE Distributor in Los Angeles Market

August 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Group announced today that Sav On Supplies has joined the Wesco Team. Sav On Supplies has been servicing the greater Los Angeles, Calif. market for the past 23 years. The owner, Jorge Mendoza, came from humble beginnings and founded the Company in 2000. Over time, the Company grew from a single location store to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, PBE Distributor, Wesco

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