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Hyundai Selects Assured Performance Network as Certified Repair Network Partner

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Motor America has selected Assured Performance Network, a division of OEC, as its strategic partner to administer and manage the new Hyundai Certified Collision Repair Program. The program will identify, certify, and promote dealership and independent facilities as collision repair providers of choice to Hyundai drivers across America. “Our new partnership with Assured Performance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, Hyundai, OEConnection, OEM Certification

Registration Open for May 1-3 WIN Educational Conference

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for its 2023 Annual Educational Conference being held May 1 -3 at the WESTIN San Antonio Riverwalk, in San Antonio, Texas. Themed “Reimaging Tomorrow,” attendees will see this reflected throughout the agenda of the three-day event that brings education, connection, and celebration to collision industry professionals each […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Women's Industry Network

AirPro Diagnostics Files Lawsuit Against Opus IVS

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Firm alleges Opus IVS, its affiliates and CEO violated terms of 2017 agreement between the two companies and unfairly competes and interferes with its collision repair diagnostics services business. AirPro Diagnostics LLC filed a Federal lawsuit in Michigan against Opus IVS, its CEO, and its Drew Technologies and AutoEnginuity subsidiaries. The lawsuit, AirPro Diagnostics, LLC […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Drew Technologies, Lawsuits, Opus IVS

Crash Champions Acquires 3 Collision Repair Facilities in Maryland

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced the organization has expanded its Maryland footprint through the strategic acquisition of three collision repair facilities including: Advanced Auto Body, located at 500 Frederick Street in Hagerstown; Classic Collision Works, located at 423 East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg; and Advanced Collision, located at 12200 Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville. Crash Champions now […]

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

Classic Collision Adds 3rd Collision Repair Center in Las Vegas, Adds Location in Texas

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced it acquired two new collision repair centers including Las Vegas Collision Center in Las Vegas, Nev. and Dennis Collision Center in Conroe, Texas. Las Vegas Collision Center has been operating since 2000. “Our system of operation is streamlined to make it as convenient as possible for our customers and know that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Nevada, Texas

Wren’s Collision Group Acquires its 11th Collision Repair Center

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Group announced the acquisition of Hether Customs Inc., Auto Repair Shop of Buford, Ga. Wren’s Collision Group is a third-generation, family-owned and operated auto repair business. Established by Ray Wren, Wren’s Body Shop of Douglasville, Ga., first opened its doors to the public in 1954. With the acquisition of this facility the current […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Wren's Collision Group

New Auto Body Association Launches in Oklahoma

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA) officially kicked off December 9 after several months of building its foundation and board of directors. The focus of OKABA is on education, training, and legislative initiatives, which will help strengthen the automotive repair industry in the state. “My vision is to see OKABA help our automotive repair shops […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Oklahoma, Oklahoma Auto Body Association

Dangerous Driving Behaviors Rising

December 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Foundation reports that after years of improvement, new research shows a troubling increase in admitted risky driving. A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol, rose from 2020 to 2021. The most alarming increase was among drivers admitting to getting behind the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Distracted Driving, Traffic Fatalities

Crash Champions Acquires 7 Collision Repair Centers in Seattle Market

December 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC today announced the organization has expanded its presence in the Seattle market through the strategic acquisitions of 1st Class Auto Body and Seattle Automotive. 1st Class Auto Body operates five locations across the Seattle metro area, while Seattle Automotive serves customers at two local repair centers. Crash Champions now provides Seattle motorists […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Washington State

Ten I-CAR Committees Raise $163,000 to Benefit 27 Collision Repair Schools with Grants Through CREF

December 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that 27 secondary and post-secondary schools in the U.S. will benefit from Benchmark grants funded through the efforts of ten devoted I-CAR Committees. Various fundraising methods were employed, generating $163,000 in funds that will aid the industry’s future generation in becoming prepared for a career in collision repair. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, I-CAR

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