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Classic Collision Acquires 45 ProCare Collision Repair Locations in Texas

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Also adds locations in California and Nevada. Now operates 150 collision repair centers in ten states. Classic Collision, LLC announced its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of all 45 ProCare Collision centers. The company also made separate announcements about expansion in California and Nevada. ProCare Collision, that was backed by the private equity firm […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Kinderhook Industries, ProCare Automotive LLC, Texas

Crash Champions Acquires Six Collision Repair Centers in Omaha, Nebraska Market

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced it has entered the Nebraska market through the acquisition of Inter-Tech Collision Centers. With six locations throughout the Omaha metro area, Inter-Tech provides Crash Champions with a meaningful presence and immediate scale in the state. “Given our established presence in Iowa, Missouri and Kansas, Nebraska was a natural next step for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Nebraska

Pete Kornafel Honored with University of the Aftermarket Foundation Educational Advocacy Award

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has presented Pete Kornafel with the UAF Educational Advocacy Award. This prestigious award recognizes an aftermarket leader for their dedication to the pursuit of excellence in education. “Not only has Pete had an impressive professional career in our industry, but he has been devoted to providing scholarship opportunities […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Ridling Celebrates 13 Years as Alabama Insurance Commissioner

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commissioner Jim Ridling is celebrating 13 years with the Alabama Department of Insurance. Ridling joined the department in September 2008. He is Alabama’s longest-serving Commissioner of Insurance and the longest-serving appointed Insurance Commissioner in the nation. Originally appointed by Governor Bob Riley, he was reappointed by Governor Robert Bentley in 2011 and by Governor Kay […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, Insurance Commissioner, People

CARFAX Announces CEO Retirement And Succession Plan

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vice President Bill Eager named new CEO effective December 1. CARFAX today announced that Dick Raines plans to retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on November 30. Vice President Bill Eager will become the new CEO of CARFAX on December 1. “It’s been my honor and privilege to work with Team CARFAX for the past […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carfax, People

September Gas Demand Improving Despite Coronavirus Resurgence

September 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fuel Consumption Gas Pump

Four-week moving average less than 2% below 2019 levels. The recovery in gasoline consumption continued to improve in early September despite the headwinds from the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic during the summer. Gasoline demand had been at all-time record levels leading into the July 4 holiday in the U.S. but has retreated to slightly […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Consumption, Traffic Volume

ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario, Canada

September 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced that Markham, Ontario, is now home to one of the most advanced collision repair facilities in Canada as ProColor Collision Markville began full-scale operations this week. Formerly known as Markville Repair, the new facility reflects owner Mario Blandizzi’s association of 50 years in the collision repair industry and his desire to operate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Ontario, ProColor Collision

Axalta Breaks Ground on New Coatings Facility in Northern China

September 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) broke ground for construction of a state-of-the-art coatings facility in Jilin City, Jilin Province, North China. The 46,000-square-meter new plant will produce mobility coatings to support growing customer demand in China for light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and automotive plastic components. “Our new plant in Jilin is another building block supporting our ambitious growth […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, China, Openings

Ford Submits Electric Police Vehicle to Michigan State Police for Testing

September 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of its more than $30 billion investment in electrification through 2025, Ford is exploring all-electric, purpose-built law enforcement vehicles. To demonstrate that a vehicle with an electric powertrain can deliver strong performance and stand up to demanding police duty cycles, the company is submitting an all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Ford

As Many As 212,000 Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane Ida

September 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARFAX projects widespread flooding in New York City, New Jersey and Louisiana will lead to large number of flood damaged vehicles. In the wake of Hurricane Ida and other intense storms across the United States, consumers need to be on alert for flooded vehicles resurfacing on the used car market. CARFAX data suggests widespread flooding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carfax, Flood Damage, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York City

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