The rate of increase in auto body repair prices is down from last month and the all-time high in July but continues above the rate of inflation. The most recent government figures on inflation through November released Tuesday, December 13 show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is above the rate of […]
Crash Champions Acquires First Collision Repair Center in Connecticut
Crash Champions, LLC today announced the organization has expanded to its 36th state, acquiring Andrade Motorcar located at 975 Campbell Avenue in West Haven, Conn. Crash Champions operates more than 590 collision repair centers. “I am excited to bring the Crash Champions team to Connecticut, a vibrant state and natural next step for our continued […]
Safelite Group Acquires Premium Auto Glass in Colorado
The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Premium Auto Glass headquartered in Denver, Colo. The transaction was completed on Friday, December 9. “We’re pleased to welcome the Premium Auto Glass team to Safelite,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite Group. “This acquisition is a terrific addition to our business bringing together two companies […]
Axalta Named Preferred Paint Partner at 57 Steer Automotive Group UK Sites
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it signed a multi-year agreement with Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest independently owned vehicle repair organization. Under the terms of the agreement, Axalta is the single preferred paint partner, supplying its premium refinish brand Standox to Steer Automotive Group’s 57 UK sites. “This new partnership demonstrates our shared goals of building […]
CCC Partners with Zendrive to Connect Crash Data to Claims
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NYSE:CCCS) announced that Zendrive is the newest mobility risk intelligence provider to join the CCC network. Insurance customers of the two companies will be able to seamlessly connect smartphone-centric crash detection data with CCC’s claims management solutions, helping to improve and speed claims outcomes. CCC works with more than 300 U.S. […]
IIHS Reports Three More Vehicle Manufacturers Fulfill Pledge to Make Autobrake Systems Nearly Universal
A 2016 voluntary agreement between IIHS, NHTSA and 20 manufacturers targeted current model year to equip 95% of their vehicles with AEB systems. Three more automakers have fulfilled a voluntary pledge to equip nearly all the light vehicles they produce for the U.S. market with automatic emergency braking (AEB), according to the Insurance Institute for […]
AutoNation Acquires RepairSmith Mobile Repair Business for $190 Million
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire RepairSmith, a full-service mobile solution for automotive repair and maintenance, headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. with a significant operational footprint in the southern and western United States. The transaction, pursuant to which AutoNation will acquire RepairSmith for $190 million, is expected to close […]
Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship Announced
As the collision industry mourned the passing of Jeff Silver, who was instrumental creating both I-CAR and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), his family immediately recognized an ideal way to honor his memory and continue his long-lasting legacy on the industry he loved: by creating the “Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship.” “Jeff was passionate about […]
Hyundai Selects Assured Performance Network as Certified Repair Network Partner
Hyundai Motor America has selected Assured Performance Network, a division of OEC, as its strategic partner to administer and manage the new Hyundai Certified Collision Repair Program. The program will identify, certify, and promote dealership and independent facilities as collision repair providers of choice to Hyundai drivers across America. “Our new partnership with Assured Performance […]
Registration Open for May 1-3 WIN Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for its 2023 Annual Educational Conference being held May 1 -3 at the WESTIN San Antonio Riverwalk, in San Antonio, Texas. Themed “Reimaging Tomorrow,” attendees will see this reflected throughout the agenda of the three-day event that brings education, connection, and celebration to collision industry professionals each […]
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