The Specialty Equipment Market Association released a statement in the wake of the California Air Resources Board’s decision to require 100% zero emission vehicles by 2035, reiterating its concerns that regulators were banning internal combustion engines (ICE) and restricting options for consumers. “SEMA believes that Californians should not be directed toward a specific technology, but […]
California Regulators Approve Plan Requiring All Zero-Emission Vehicles Sold in the State by 2035
Rule establishes year-by-year roadmap to rapidly grow zero-emission vehicle sales. Regulations require open access to propulsion system diagnostics and data. The California Air Resources Board yesterday approved its Advanced Clean Cars II rule that sets California on a path to rapidly growing the zero-emission car, pickup truck and SUV market it says will deliver cleaner […]
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Center to Network in California
ProColor Collision today announced the opening of its newest U.S. location in Glendora, Calif. ProColor Collision Glendora, located at 517 West Foothill Blvd., is the fourth ProColor Collision location for Avalon Holdings USA and CEO Ashraf Jakvani, with other locations in La Puente, Chino and Yucca Valley. Avalon Holdings USA has been a part of […]
Pennsylvania Collision Repair Facility Owner Charged with Submitting $426,000 in Inflated Insurance Claims
The Bucks County District Attorney office has charged the owner of the Chalfont Collision Center, located in Chalfont, Pa., who is alleged to have submitted nearly 300 false insurance claims over several years to four insurance companies, pocketing more than $426,000 in payouts. John Paul Reis, 56, of Newtown Township, turned himself in yesterday on […]
PPG Recognized for Environmental, Social, Governance Practices
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fourth consecutive year. The index measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. “At PPG, we view environmental stewardship, social responsibility and strong governance as strategic business priorities,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, Global […]
U.S. Traffic Volume Declined in June as Gas Prices Hit Historic Highs
Traffic declined versus both previous month and year but was slightly up compared to June 2019 before the pandemic. June traffic was down compared to the previous month and June 2021 as gasoline prices hit record highs. The June result marks the first year-on-year decline since February 2021 during the pandemic. Traffic on a year-on-year […]
Erie Insurance Launches Venture Capital Fund
Erie Insurance today announced the establishment of Erie Strategic Ventures, a venture capital fund to support visionary entrepreneurs. The fund is part of the company’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and delivering innovative products, services and experiences to its customers and network of independent agents. Erie is the 13th largest private passenger auto insurer in the […]
Study Predicts Gradual Adoption of Electric Vehicles into National Fleet
In the wake of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that a study by Energy Innovation, a climate policy think tank, predicts that there will be a gradual adoption of electric vehicles. The study stated that “the IRA is the most significant federal climate and […]
I-CAR Celebrates Grand Opening of Chicago Technical Center
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), marked the official opening of its new Chicago Technical Center (CTC) yesterday “I-CAR’s mission is to deliver increasingly accessible, on-demand and relevant education, knowledge, services and solutions for the collision repair inter-industry, and our new technical center in metro Chicago serves as another beacon of progress and […]
MEMA Mourns the Passing of Aftermarket Veteran Steve Handschuh
Steve Handschuh, the automotive aftermarket veteran who joined the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) in 2006, died on August 22. A native of Baltimore, Handschuh joined MEMA as President and Chief Operating Officer of MEMA’s Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) division and was named President and CEO of MEMA in 2013. Handschuh retired in […]
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