PPG Refinish UK & Ireland announced the retirement of Mark Clarke, Automotive Refinish Director, UK & Ireland and the appointment of Richard Goode to the position. After 45 years in the Vehicle Aftermarket, Clarke informed PPG of his intention to retire. Clarke joined PPG in 2006 and has since held a series of successful business […]
Javier Vargas Named Director of Operations for California, Surrounding Areas at ProColor Collision
ProColor Collision announced Javier Vargas as its new director of operations for California and surrounding states as of January 24. As the director of operations, Vargas will be responsible for providing direction and support for all operational components including financial profitability, growth and compliance for ProColor Collision franchisees. In addition, he will be accountable for […]
USDOT and USDOE Announce $5 Billion over Five Years for National EV Charging Network
The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to build out a national electric vehicle charging network, an important step towards making electric vehicle (EV) charging accessible to all Americans. The […]
Small Business Owner Optimism Down in January
Inflation reported as biggest problem, highest since 1981. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in January to 97.1, down 1.8 points from December. Inflation remains a problem for small businesses as 22% of owners reported that inflation was their single most important business problem, unchanged from December when […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Midlands
Fix Auto UK announced the expansion of its collision repair network in the Midlands with the appointment of Four Ways Accident Repair Centre in Atherstone. The repairer, who will operate as Fix Auto Atherstone, strategically fills a void in the region for the network between Fix Auto UK repair centers in Birmingham, Lichfield, Coalville, Coventry […]
Hearing Scheduled on Illinois Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Bill February 15
Legislation introduced in January in the Illinois House of Representatives that seeks to amend the state’s insurance code to regulate aftermarket collision repair parts and glass is scheduled to be included an Illinois House Insurance Committee hearing on February 15. Illinois House Bill 4719 (HB 4719), introduced on January 21 by Illinois State Rep. Elizabeth […]
American Family Insurance Announce Raise in Minimum Pay to $23 per Hour
The increase in minimum wage, the second in two years, will result in raises for more than 2,000 employees at American Family group companies. American Family Insurance group announced it is raising its minimum hourly wage to $23 per hour – its second increase in two years – to draw and retain talent to serve […]
Automotive Right to Repair Legislation Introduced in Canada
Legislation seeks to assure access by independent repair facilities to OEM data and systems necessary to repair vehicles. Windsor West MP Brian Masse introduced a new right-to-repair bill February 4 in Parliament that seeks to protect Canadian automotive car owners’ choice when having their vehicle repaired. According to Mass, the legislation, “…would allow consumers to […]
CCC Acquires AI-Subrogation Provider Safekeep
Acquisition to advance CCC’s vision for straight-through processing across the claims lifecycle. CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) announced it has acquired Safekeep, an AI leader in subrogation claims management technology. Safekeep is an enterprise platform that leverages AI to speed and improve subrogation management across auto, property, workers’ comp, and other insurance lines of business. The […]
UK’s Alton Cars Repair Group’s 14 Collision Repair Centers Acquired in Management Buyout
Alton Cars Accident Repair Group has been acquired in a management buyout for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1979, the business has grown to sales of £48.5 million ($65.7 million) and has evolved into one of the largest independent collision repair groups in the UK, with 370 staff across 14 locations. Alton Cars has working […]
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