Tom Feeney, former president and CEO of Safelite and current Executive Chairman of Belron North America, today announced that he is fully retiring effective June 30. In announcing his retirement, Feeney shared that he is looking forward to spending time with his wife, Debra, and family and will continue his commitment to philanthropic service, and […]
Occupancy Drops to 41.2% Due to Memorial Day Holiday
More than two years since the start of the pandemic, workers have not returned to offices in the top 10 U.S. metro areas. According to the latest Kastle Systems 10-city Back to Work Barometer, office occupancy dropped slightly to 41.2% as of June 1 reflecting the Memorial Day Holiday. Occupancy at legal offices also dropped […]
CARSTAR Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Houston
CARSTAR announced the opening of two new CARSTAR locations in Houston, Texas including CARSTAR Ambassador Tidwell, a 30,000 sq. ft. facility located at 159 Tidwell Road and CARSTAR Ambassador Montgomery, a 25,000 sq. ft. facility located at 11837 W Montgomery Road. The locations are owned by Mohammad Shuaeb. General Manager, Moe Adas, is Shuaeb’s brother-in-law. […]
U.S. Automotive Aftermarket Sales Forecasted to Increase 8.5% in 2022
The automotive aftermarket continues to demonstrate its market strength with higher-than-expected sales in 2021 in the wake of a slow economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Total U.S. light duty automotive aftermarket sales are forecasted to increase 8.5% in 2022, totaling $356.5 billion, according to the “2022 Joint Channel Forecast Model” […]
Daniel Briones Named Chief Marketing Officer at Crash Champions
Crash Champions, LLC announced that it has named Daniel Briones as Chief Marketing Officer. Briones, who was previously vice president of marketing and brand for the Company, will oversee go-to-market and brand strategies as a key member of Crash Champions’ executive leadership team. Briones has 25 years in the automotive space; 15 of which have […]
Interview: Bill Brower, Solera
Brower details the results of this year’s edition of Solera’s research on consumer, collision repairer, OEM and insurer attitudes on claims technology as well as current trends in the industry. In April, Solera released the latest edition of its annual study on consumer and industry attitudes towards claims technology that continued to show overwhelming global […]
Gasoline Demand Remained Strong Over Holiday Weekend as Prices Continue to Set Records
According to AAA, the cost of a barrel of oil is nearing $120, nearly double from last August, as increased oil demand outpaces the tight global supply. Meanwhile, domestic gasoline demand rose last week in the wake of a robust Memorial Day weekend of travel. As a result, the national average for a gallon of […]
J.D. Power Acquires UK-Based Data and Predictive Analytics Provider to Bolster Automobile Repair and Warranty Data Sets
J.D. Power announced that it has acquired the data and predictive analytics business of We Predict, the UK-based provider of global automobile service and warranty analytics. We Predict’s software, which is used by auto manufacturers and suppliers to project future component failures and future warranty claims and costs, will be leveraged by J.D. Power to […]
Ford Launches Technician Training Programs in Three New Schools
Ford is expanding the curriculum and adding locations to its premier training program designed to add more specially trained automotive technicians to the fast-growing field that now includes electric vehicles. The initiative, known as Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET), is a collaboration between Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln dealers and select community colleges […]
D&M Auto Body Wins Spanesi Welder at Northeast Trade Show
The NORTHEAST 2022 Automotive Services Show boasted three days of excitement for collision and automotive repair professionals as they perused aisles filled with the industry’s latest and greatest tools and equipment, but as the winner of a Q5.2 three-torch MIG/MAG welder from Prize Sponsor Spanesi Americas, Dave Rush, or D&M Auto Body in Rockaway, will […]
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