Empire Auto Parts, a distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts for repair shops, announced the opening of their 5th distribution center and 2nd location in Georgia. Empire now operates 23 locations in 16 contiguous states. “It’s an exciting time for our whole team. We planned for months to get the new facility ready for distribution […]
CAPA Certifies More Than 128 Million Parts
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced that it has certified more than 128 million aftermarket parts since 1990. Representative samples of the parts were tested and certified to CAPA’s standards by a third party, independent test laboratory. “For over 30 years, CAPA’s priority […]
SEMA Projects Alternative Power Vehicles to Account for 45% of U.S. Light Vehicle Sales by 2035
Despite projected growth, electric and hybrid powertrains currently represent only a small niche market for automakers and the specialty-equipment industry. Sales of alternative power vehicles, while currently representing just 5% of all U.S. light vehicle sales today, are expected to reach 45% by 2035, according to new SEMA market research. Eighteen of the top 20 […]
Cassie Brown Appointed Commissioner of Insurance in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cassie Brown as the Commissioner of Insurance for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Cassie Brown of Austin has served as the Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation since June 2018. Previously, she served as is deputy commissioner for Regulatory Policy at the Texas Department of Insurance. In […]
First Quarter 2021 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Down 4% Compared to 2020
The decline in employment improved compared to the fourth quarter but wages were down overall. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment continued to improve in the first quarter but remains below levels last year. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrates the […]
Boyd Group Acquires First Collision Repair Center in Iowa
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Ankeny, Iowa. This marks the Boyd Group’s entry into its 31st state in the U.S. This new Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center operated as Smith’s Collision & Paint. Ankeny is a northern suburb of the state capital Des Moines and […]
Copart Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Up Over 42%
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) reported financial results for the quarter and year ended July 31, 2021. For the quarter, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $748.6 million, $357.5 million, and $256.0 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $223.0 million, or 42.4%; an increase in gross profit of $107.1 million, or 42.7%; and […]
Women in Auto Care Awards Over $175,000 in Scholarships and Tools in 2021
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, awarded more than $175,000 in scholarship funding and starter tool sets to 63 female students across the United States looking to have a career in the auto care industry. The group’s scholarship program began in 2004 and has grown to awarding over $100,000 for […]
Research Shows Crash Avoidance Technology Results in Larger Collision Claims Reduction for Young Drivers than Other Age Groups
Crash avoidance features seem to benefit young drivers more than others according to an analysis of insurance data by the Highway Loss Data Institute. Crash avoidance systems are associated with larger reductions in the frequency of collision and property damage liability (PDL) claims for drivers under 25 years old than those ages 25 and older, […]
Mitchell and Car ADAS Solutions Partner to Provide Enhanced Calibration Support
Collaboration assists collision repairers with set up and operation of calibration centers for vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Mitchell and Car ADAS Solutions, an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology and services company, have joined forces to offer enhanced support for dynamic and static ADAS calibrations. Mitchell’s MD-500 scan tool and MD-TS21 target […]
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