The Certified Collision Group Inc. (CCG) named Kari Barton as affiliate services director for Canada, the company announced yesterday. Barton brings more than 30 years of experience in collision repair, insurance, collision management, vendor relations and shop training to the member network platform that serves independent collision repair operators across the U.S. and Canada. “Throughout […]
Urgent ‘Do Not Drive’ Recalls Spike 65% Since Summer 2024
CARFAX reports vehicle manufacturers are increasingly warning owners not to drive vehicles due to safety defects. The number of critical “Do Not Drive” recalls has jumped more than 65% since the summer of 2024, to 725,000, according to a report by CARFAX. Vehicle manufacturers working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issue “Do […]
Crash Champions Opens Eighth New Mexico Location
New facility is second location to open this year in Albuquerque. Crash Champions announced today it opened its eighth New Mexico facility, a newly outfitted 22,000 square foot shop in North Albuquerque. The new facility at 1624 Alameda Blvd. NW, marks the opening of Crash Champions’ second Albuquerque location this year. In January, the company […]
Nationwide Membership Program Launches to Help Drivers Pay Collision Deductibles
A new membership program launched yesterday promises to pay drivers’ collision deductibles up to $2,000 while helping them reduce insurance premiums. Deductify charges members $10.99 for $1,000 in deductible coverage to $19.99 per month for $2,000 of coverage for collision deductibles when accidents occur. The company says members can lower their annual insurance premiums by […]
Women in Auto Care to Present Awards at AAPEX Breakfast Event
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, will hold its annual breakfast and debut an awards ceremony Nov. 5 during AAPEX in Las Vegas, Nev. The breakfast and awards ceremony will run from 7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Venetian Expo. Tickets cost $60 per person. VIP tables are available by […]
Consumer Sentiment Declines on Growing Inflation Worries
Consumer sentiment was down nearly 6% in August versus July, declining for the first time in four months. Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-month reading, moving down about 6% from July, and over 14% from August 2024 according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers report released August 29. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to […]
Jason Trewin Named CEO of I-CAR Australia
I-CAR Australia appointed Jason Trewin as chief executive officer, promoting him from his previous role as chief operating officer. Trewin has worked at I-CAR Australia for several years, where he has been involved in the organization’s growth and industry partnerships. The company provides training for collision repair standards. The board of directors approved the appointment […]
Plasnomic Seeks Partners to Join Global Plastic Repair Alliance
Plasnomic announced August 28 that it is seeking repair providers, trainers and equipment manufacturers to join its Global Plastic Repair Alliance. The company, established earlier this year, aims to standardize plastic repair processes in the collision repair industry. It announced the formation of its alliance council in May. “We encourage the industry to sign up […]
SEMA Acquires Off-Road Business Association
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced August 29 it has acquired the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a nonprofit trade group representing businesses in the off-road and powersports industries. SEMA did not disclose financial terms of the deal. The acquisition brings together two organizations that have collaborated on industry advocacy efforts, particularly regarding motorized vehicle […]
Boyd Group Celebrates 1,000th Location Milestone
Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) celebrated achieving its 1,000th location milestone on August 28th at a community event at its Gerber Collision & Glass location in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Boyd announced its 1,000-location achievement when reporting its second quarter results earlier this month. “What an amazing accomplishment for our organization,” said Boyd Group President & […]
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