PartsTrader announced a partnership with LKQ North America to provide access to LKQ North America’s broad range of alternative parts and services via SurePart, PartsTrader’s new parts pricing platform for carrier-written/IA estimates. SurePart allows appraisers to write more accurate estimates by providing instant market pricing and leveraging industry-leading filtering to remove invalid parts. Rather than […]
AAA Reports Average Gasoline Prices Down
While prices are lower, the U.S. average remains above $4 per gallon. Gasoline demand up slightly. According to AAA, the cost of gasoline has continued to slide due to falling oil prices. The global oil market has seen lower prices since the U.S. and its allies agreed to significant releases of oil reserves. Also weighing […]
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Jumped in First Half of 2021
Dangerous driving, inadequate infrastructure, larger vehicles combine to create deadly results for people on foot. A new analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects that U.S. drivers struck and killed 3,441 pedestrians in the first six months of 2021, up 17% – or 507 additional lives lost – from the same period the […]
AkzoNobel and Microsoft Partner on Quantum Computing
AkzoNobel and Microsoft have teamed up to explore how quantum computing could help fast track the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings. Scientists from both parties will co-develop what will effectively be a virtual laboratory. The aim is to conduct experiments using quantum computing and other Microsoft Azure cloud services. Quantum chemical […]
Registration Open for ASE Spring Certification
Spring registration is officially open for more than 50 ASE certification tests covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry, says the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Those registering by June 30 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take the selected ASE tests, whether registering on […]
AirSept Co-Founder Myron Stein Passes Away
AirSept announced the passing of Myron Stein the company’s co-founder. Stein is credited with 23 U.S. patents and multiple awards for developing products that solve complex automotive air conditioning and fluid carrying system repair problems. The company was formed in 1989 when he developed the first long-lasting solution for unwanted mold and mildew odor in […]
NADA Issues U.S. Auto Sales and Economic Analysis Following First Quarter 2022
Dealer association chief economist examines economic trends influencing auto industry. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has issued its analysis of U.S. auto sales and the economy following the end of the first quarter of 2022. “Inventory remains the biggest impediment related to U.S. auto sales,” said NADA chief economist Patrick Manzi. “And unfortunately, inventory […]
Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show a Success
The inaugural Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference, held April 1-2 in Overland Park, Kansas, was a big success. The auto body associations of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota joined forces to create and host the event, just outside of Kansas City at the Overland Park Convention Center. The anticipated number of […]
I-CAR Canada Now Offers Over 115 Online Courses in French
I-CAR Canada now offers more of its online courses in French. As of December 2021, students can access more than 115 online classes representing over 150 hours of course credits on topics ranging from damage appraisal to steel sectioning. Being able to offer more courses in both official languages helps ensure that the availability of […]
CCAR and Electude Offer Complimentary eSafety Modules for SkillsUSA Contestants
Electude International and the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that they have once again released preparatory Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Safety courses for all automotive students readying to compete in SkillsUSA. The courses, available on a complimentary basis and with unlimited access to all participating instructors and students through June 20, will […]
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