Record concerns about rising prices weigh on index. A falloff in consumer confidence in May is due to surging inflation that consumers anticipate will persist in the year ahead, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 82.9 in the May 2021 survey from 88.3 in April, although […]
Registration Opens for Northeast Trade Show
Registration is now open online for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) 2021 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, which will be held in-person on September 10-12 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. Pre-registered NORTHEAST 2020 attendees will not need to re-register, as badge data will be carried over to […]
CIECA June 17 Webinar Examines Future of AI in Collision Repair Industry
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, June 17 at 1 pm CST: “The Future of AI in the Collision Industry.” The webinar will feature Driaan du Toit, vice president of business development at Solera, and Evan Davies, Solera’s chief technology officer (CTO). Registration for […]
Five Star Network Partners with Solera to Roll Out Qapter Estimating in France
Sidexa, a subsidiary of Solera Holdings Inc., today announced the renewal of a collaboration with its partner Five Star, one of the largest collision repair shop networks in France. Founded in 1993 and based in Mantes la Ville, Five Star is the European network of professional auto body shops from the Cromax paint brand in […]
CCC Changes Name to CCC Intelligent Solutions
CCC Information Services Inc. today announced it is updating its name to CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. The new name reflects the company’s focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics to power mission-critical workflows, commerce, and connections across the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy. The CCC Cloud platform connects insurers, collision repairers, […]
Memorial Day Holiday Travel to Rebound to More Than 37 Million
AAA’s Memorial Day holiday travel forecast predicts 60% more travelers than last year, still nearly 6 million fewer than pre-pandemic. AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 […]
Polish Insurer PZU Selects Solera AI-Estimating Solution
Solera Holdings, Inc. today announced that PZU SA, the leading Polish insurer and the largest financial group in Central and Eastern Europe, has successfully implemented Solera’s next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) estimating software, Qapter, standardizing claims handling process according to PZU business rules. Processing around 500,000 automotive claims every year, PZU relies on a team of […]
3M’s Mark Algie to Retire
Algie served on numerous industry boards during 35-year industry career. Mark Algie, End-User Key Account Director for 3M, announced he will retire June 1 after a 35+year career with the company. Algie joined 3M in 1985 as a Territory Representative for 3M’s Automotive Trades Division and served in numerous sales and key accounts roles for […]
ASA Announces New Officers and Board Members
The Automotive Service Association’s 2021 Annual Business Meeting, held May 21, included the naming of officers, board members being sworn in, board and staff member reports, and an Open Board meeting. It also included the retirement of beloved outgoing ASA Chairman Bob Wills, AMAM. “Bob has dedicated a great deal of his time over the […]
National Body Repair Association to Meet with UK Office of Small Business on Insurance Repair Contracts
The United Kingdom Office of Small Business has agreed to meet with The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) to discuss steps to encourage motor insurers to review their repair contracts with vehicle body repair shops with more reasonable timeframes. Many NBRA members who provide car body, scratch, dent and other repair services to motorists across […]
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