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Universal Technical Institute and Ford Roll Out New Electric Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Curriculum

February 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is rolling out new curriculum in its Ford FACT (Ford Accelerated Credential Training) program to prepare its students to keep the next generation of vehicles on the road. Automotive technicians are in demand, and as the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, those with knowledge of high voltage batteries and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Electric Vehicles, Ford Motor Company, Universal Technical Institute

AM Best Special Report Sees Strong U.S. Economic Expansion in 2021 But Growth Will Moderate in 2022

February 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Supported by government spending and extraordinary accommodative monetary policy, the U.S. economy grew by 5.5% year over year in 2021, the largest economic expansion in decades. However, according to an AM Best special report, there are several headwinds at the beginning of 2022 for the U.S. economy that include the potential for a Federal Reserve […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best

Repairify Acquires AutoMobile Technologies

February 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds used vehicle reconditioning software provider used by nearly 8,000 technicians that repair more than 40,000 vehicles per day. Repairify, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, today announced the acquisition of AutoMobile Technologies (AMT), a provider of enterprise-grade used vehicle reconditioning software. AMT’s technology helps automotive reconditioning providers replace paperwork, enforce processes, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AutoMobile Technologies, Kinderhook Industries, Repairify

Collision Repair Center Office Secretary Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Over $200,000 from Employer

February 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island woman pleaded guilty to mail fraud. A Pawtucket, R.I. woman who, while working as office secretary at Ideal Auto Body in Cranston, devised a scheme to fraudulently obtain the proceeds of nearly 200 checks provided to customers by their insurance companies to pay for vehicle repairs, has been sentenced to two years in federal […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Justice, Fraud, Lawsuits, Rhode Island

Labor Rate Panel Discussion Featured at Northeast Tradeshow

February 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spots are filling up quickly for the much-anticipated educational slate at the NORTHEAST 2022 Automotive Services Show, taking place March 18-20 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, NJ. One of the most widely talked about, debated and legislatively battled issues affecting the automotive repair industry is the labor rate. A special panel, Labor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Labor Rates, Northeast Trade Show

NABC to Host Round Up Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser April 12 in Oklahoma City

February 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council will host the first golf fundraising event of 2022 at the Golf Club of Edmond, in conjunction with industry meetings taking place in Oklahoma City. The NABC Round Up Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser presented by Hertz will take place on Tuesday, April 12, with a 1 p.m. CT shotgun […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council

Advantage Parts Solutions Announces Promotions within Global Leadership Team

February 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advantage Parts Solutions, the global provider of strategic automotive parts solutions, announced promotions within its global leadership team. Darren Clark was promoted to UK Managing Director, Murray Isaac to Chief Financial Officer, and Steve Kirstiuk to Senior Vice President of Global Operations. Clark began his career with Advantage Parts Solutions as one of the founding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advantage Parts Solutions, People

Collision Repair Industry Production Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels in December

February 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Production employment increased to level last seen in February 2020 prior to pandemic. Hours worked above 2019 average. Number of women employees sets new record. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary December employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Industry Production, Employment, Wages, Women Employment

LKQ Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue of $3.2 Billion, up 7.9% versus 2020

February 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today reported revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $3.2 billion, an increase of 7.9% as compared to $3.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. For the fourth quarter of 2021, parts and services organic revenue increased 6.6% (7.3% on a per day basis), while the net impact of acquisitions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, LKQ Corporation

Collision Repair Education Foundation Opens Summer Golf Fundraiser Registration

February 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration is now open for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish and scheduled to take place at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Tuesday, July 19 in conjunction with national industry meetings. CREF invites collision professionals to support its efforts to bridge the gap […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing

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