Concerns about inflation’s impact on personal finances and its impact on the economy as a whole worry U.S. consumers. Consumer sentiment fell in February to its lowest level in the past decade, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 62.8 in the February 2022 survey, down from […]
Solutions to Collision Repair Industry Technician Shortage Subject of Northeast Trade Show Panel
The ongoing technician shortage has left many collision repair centers struggling to keep up with repair volume – without proper manpower. A special panel at the NORTHEAST 2022 Automotive Services Show, The Continuing Tech Shortage: How Do We Fix It? seeks to examine and confront the issues surrounding the lack of good help which is […]
AAA Foundation Research Finds Spike in Traffic Fatalities Result of High-Risk Younger Men That Were a Larger Share of Those Who Drove More During Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a significant reduction in the number of miles driven. And yet, U.S. government data shows traffic fatalities have surged, along with an increase in crashes involving impairment, speeding, red-light running, aggressiveness, and non-seatbelt use, to its highest level […]
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando Launches BMW FastTrack Technician Training Program
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has launched the first session of its new BMW FastTrack technician training programs at its Orlando, Fla. campus, the second location to begin offering the 12-week advanced training program. A collaboration between the luxury-class German automaker and UTI, the nation’s leading provider of automotive technician training, BMW FastTrack provides state-of-the-industry training […]
Maryland Attorney General Indicts Five Individuals for Distributing Drugs through Two Auto Body Shops
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Anne Arundel County Chief of Police Amal Awad on Wednesday announced the indictments of five defendants for multiple charges including participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to distribute drugs, possession with intent to distribute, and firearm-related counts. He also announced the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl […]
Students and Businesses Connect Through ASE Education Foundation Adopt-A-School Program
Businesses participating in the ASE Education Foundation’s Adopt-A-School program can connect with potential employees who are currently enrolled in automotive training classes in their respective communities. “Right now, there are students taking automotive training classes at the local high school or college in preparation for entering the workforce,” said Mike Coley, president, ASE Education Foundation. […]
IAA Expands Branch and Breaks Ground on New Branch in California
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that it has completed a branch expansion at IAA Fontana and has broken ground on a new branch to meet growing demand in Southern California. The new IAA Los Angeles North branch will offer state-of-the-art facilities to support increased customer capacity needs. “This expansion and new branch will bring needed […]
U.S. Traffic Volume Above 2019 Levels in December
Full year traffic volume bounced back from pandemic low last year to within 1% of 2019. December traffic was up 11.2% compared to December 2020. The December result marks the 10th straight month that traffic volume was up versus 2020. Travel volume in December increased on a year-over-year basis and the versus 2019 levels. Travel […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Opens Applications for Benchmark Grant for Schools
Grants of up to $25,000 available to help improve and expand training programs. Collision repair shops need employees, but collision instructors struggle to attract students’ interest in the field, largely due to a lack of funding, tools, equipment and supplies. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) offers a solution for instructors seeking to fill those […]
Registration Open for May 2-4 WIN Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for its 2022 Annual Educational Conference. The conference will be a hybrid experience, with the in-person event held in Greenville, S.C. during May 2-4. A virtual viewing option will take place at the same time for attendees to participate from their home or office. “We’re thrilled to […]
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