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Axalta Completes U-POL Acquisition

September 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of U-POL Holdings Limited. The acquisition of U-POL, a supplier of paint, protective coatings and accessories primarily for the automotive aftermarket, strengthens Axalta’s global refinish leadership position and supports its broader growth strategy. “The acquisition of U-POL is another step in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Axalta Coating Systems

Ford, Argo AI and Walmart to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service in Three U.S. Cities

September 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart are working together to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C. — Walmart’s first multi-city autonomous delivery collaboration in the U.S. The last mile delivery service will use Ford self-driving test vehicles equipped with the Argo AI Self-Driving System to deliver Walmart […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Argo AI, Autonomous Vehicles, Ford Motor Company, Walmart

PPG to Present Commercial Collision Repair Trends at 2021 HD Repair Forum

September 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced it will present an overview of commercial collision industry trends and insights during the 2021 HD Repair Forum event taking place today and tomorrow at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Using repair estimate data compiled from insurance and body shop estimates in the U.S. and Canada, Jim Heil, PPG strategic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, PPG Industries

FinishMaster Hood Master Challenge Exhibit in Indianapolis October 15

September 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced the first Hood Master Challenge Exhibit, open to the public. All car and art enthusiasts are invited to join FinishMaster and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) at the family friendly event, displaying all Hood Master and PiN MASTER challenge submissions, while raising money for a good cause. The event will take place […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster

Crash Champions Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

In separate transactions, MSO enters New Jersey market and adds to presence in Wisconsin. Crash Champions, LLC announced today it has acquired Robbie’s Auto, located at 238 Route 46 East in Dover, N.J., Total Auto Body, located at 1635 N Port Washington Road in Grafton, Wisc., and Racine Auto Body, located at 1100 S. Airline […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, New Jersey, Wisconsin

AutoCanada Acquires Luxury Specialist Collision Repair Center in Montreal

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoCanada Inc. (TSE:ACQ), the multi-location North American automobile dealership group, announced that it has acquired Autolux MB Collison, a luxury-brand focused collision repair center located in Montreal, Quebec. Autolux has been in operation for over 30 years and is a certified Mercedes-Benz collision repair center.  The business operates out of a facility with more than […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AutoCanada, Canada, Quebec

Fenix Parts Acquires Charlie’s Truck & Auto Parts

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced today it has completed its acquisition of Charlie’s Truck & Auto Parts in Tomball, Texas. This is the fifth acquisition completed by Fenix Parts since the company was acquired by affiliates of Stellex Capital Management LP in April 2018. Charlie’s is a full-service automotive recycling facility servicing the greater Houston market. This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auotmotive Recyclers, Fenix Parts, Recycled Parts, Stellex Capital Management, Texas

Kia to Provide Enhanced Vehicle Build Data to Insurers through LexisNexis Risk Solutions Partnership

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kia America has entered into an agreement to supply vehicle build data to LexisNexis Risk Solutions to help Kia owners across the U.S. potentially benefit from their cars’ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) when they shop for auto insurance. LexisNexis Vehicle Build provides data regarding ADAS features in Kia vehicles in order to help U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Agreements Signed, Kia, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

WIN Accepting Pay It Forward Membership Applications

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) started the ‘Pay-It-Forward’ campaign to allow current WIN members and non-members to purchase and gift a full 365-day WIN membership for a new member. This year’s campaign is all about sharing the value of WIN with others in the industry. By participating, donors can designate the yearly gift to go […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Women's Industry Network

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Prime Automotive Group Dealerships

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transaction includes 30 dealership locations and three collision repair centers in the Northeast. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), the automotive retailer with 188 dealerships located in the U.S., U.K., and Brazil, today announced an agreement to purchase substantially all the assets, including real estate, of Prime Automotive Group, headquartered in Westwood, Mass.  In 2020, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Group 1, Maine, Massachusetts

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