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NHTSA Launches Annual Distracted Driving Campaign in Wake of Increased Fatalities

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Distraction-related fatalities increased 12% from 3,154 in 2020 to 3,522 in 2021. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is kicking off its annual U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, raising awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted. Together with Captain Ron Mead of the Washington State Patrol, Steve Kiefer of the Kiefer Foundation, […]

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

ProColor Collision Adds New Repair Center to Network in North Hollywood, California

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision opened of its newest U.S. collision repair location in North Hollywood, Calif., ProColor Collision North Hollywood, a 17,000 sq. ft full-service collision repair facility located at 6872 Lankershim Blvd. “We offer the best customer service with 50 years of shop and insurance experience as we strive to do a better and cleaner job […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

PPG Raises First Quarter Financial Guidance

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday announced that first quarter 2023 adjusted earnings per diluted share (EPS) is expected to be between $1.52 and $1.58, which exceeds the company’s previously communicated guidance of $1.10 to $1.20. “The pace of our operating margin recovery accelerated during the quarter, driven by higher sales volumes and additional selling price capture,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, PPG

IBIS Worldwide and CESVIMAP Announce IBIS Iberia 2023

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS Worldwide, the global collision repair market conference provider, and CESVIMAP, a leader in automotive vehicle research and technology services to industry professionals, today announced the premiere of IBIS Iberia 2023, a unique one-day business conference focused on the Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) collision repair market. IBIS Iberia 2023 will take place on September 19 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CESVIMAP, IBIS, Spain

HD Repair Forum to Showcase OEM and Insurer Involvement

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum (HDRF) is in its 6th year and the level of engagement from OEM’s and insurers continues to grow. Previous conferences have highlighted information on new vehicle technology, repair resources, and parts information from several OEMs including PACCAR, Daimler, Ford Motor Company, Rivian, Great Dane, Volvo Group North America, and others. “As […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

AASP/NJ Announces Winners of NORTHEAST Bodywork Bowl

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 60 technicians competed in the inaugural event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ)’s flagship event, the NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, always brings forth the best in education, innovations and equipment, and this year was clearly no different. This year’s event also brought some of the best in the industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Covéa and Tractable Renew Claims Partnership in France

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Covéa has renewed its collaboration with Tractable for three years to accelerate the processing of claims for its MAAF, MMA and GMF automobile policyholders. The Tractable Auto Reviewer solution analyzes vehicle damage and then proposes repair recommendations to collision repairers. Tractable’s technology will be used on more than 150,000 claims in France by 2025 through […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Claims Technology, Covéa, Tractable

Automotive Recyclers Association Partners with Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Greenhouse Gas Emission Study

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association believes repairing vehicles with recycled parts is a path to meeting net-zero carbon emissions. Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that it has partnered with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), located in Worcester, Mass., to undertake a nationwide study that will examine the environmental benefits of automotive recycling. Specifically, the research study will develop greenhouse gas […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Recycled Parts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

ASA Thanks Repairers Who Helped Defeat Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program. Senate Bill (SB) 684’s committee substitute failed by a vote of three in favor and five against. Research clearly demonstrates that regular testing of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and beams, seatbelts, and airbag systems plays a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Safety Inspection, Texas

Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Centers in Denver and Orlando

March 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced two new acquisitions on March 31. The company acquired BJ’s Auto Theft & Collision in Commerce City, Colo. and Irish Mike’s Collision in Orlando, Fla. “Our goal has been to maintain communication with our customers to guarantee that we make it a positive experience during difficult times and know that Classic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Colorado, Florida

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