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AAA Projects Over 43 Million to Take Road Trip During Independence Day Holiday

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA July 4 2021 Travel Forecast

Overall travel expected to increase 40% compared to last year, reaching the second-highest travel volume on record. According to AAA, more than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies for the Independence Day Holiday (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Holiday Travel

Caliber Raising Funds for Heart Disease and Stroke Research

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber, the parent company of Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Care and Caliber Auto Glass, is launching a new campaign to raise funds to support the American Heart Association’s (AHA) life-saving heart disease and stroke research. Beginning July 1 and running through July 31, teammates, customers and community members can donate to this effort in any […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, Fundraiser

Consumer Group Alleges Auto Insurance Companies Overcharged California Motorists $5.5 Billion During First Year of Pandemic

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Auto Insurance Table

According to an analysis by Consumer Watchdog, while the vast majority of Californians drove far less last year, most California insurance companies continued to charge pre-pandemic auto insurance rates, reaping a windfall of about $5.5 billion. Newly published 2020 data show that accident claims plummeted as cars idled in driveways, but insurance companies failed to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, California

Hertz Exits Chapter 11

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK:HTZGQ) announced yesterday that it has successfully completed its Chapter 11 restructuring process and has emerged as a financially and operationally stronger company that is well-positioned for the future. Hertz’s Plan of Reorganization was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on June 10, 2021. In doing so, Judge Mary Walrath described the […]

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Boyd Group Acquires 16 Repair Centers in South Carolina and Georgia

June 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of 16 collision repair centers located in South Carolina and Georgia. These new Gerber Collision & Glass repair centers operated as John Harris Body Shops originating in 1975 in Columbia, South Carolina. The South Carolina repair centers are located in Bluffton, Charleston, Columbia (2), Greenville, Greer, Irmo, Lexington […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Georgia, South Carolina

Crash Rates Up Following Marijuana Legalization

June 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) indicated claims frequencies were higher following recreational marijuana legalization.

Studies by IIHS and HLDI show crash rates up in Western U.S. states that legalized recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), crash rates and collision claim frequencies spiked in most states following the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Marijuana Legalization

Fix Auto Sierra Vista Hosts Grand Opening for New Arizona Collision Repair Center

June 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA celebrated the opening of Fix Auto Sierra Vista, a 10,000 square foot collision repair center located at 4108 East La Linda Way in Sierra Vista, Ariz. This collision repair facility is owned and operated by Ian Morton, who also owns Fix Auto Tucson – Thoroughbred. Morton celebrated the grand opening of his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations

CIECA July 22 Webinar Examines Technology’s Impact on Training

June 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 22 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The webinar, Technology’s Impact on Future Training; Welcome to the Gamer Culture, will feature Jeff Peevy, I-CAR vice president, Technical Products, Programs & Services, who will share information about the training curriculum […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, I-CAR, Technical Training, Webinars

NHTSA Orders Crash Reporting for ADAS and Automated Driving System Equipped Vehicles

June 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Agency uses authority to gather additional information necessary to increase transparency and improve safety of new and emerging in-vehicle technologies. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it exercised its authority by issuing a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, NHTSA, Regulations

IAA Partners with Marhaba Cars Auction in the United Arab Emirates

June 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced a strategic partnership with Marhaba Cars Auction located in the United Arab Emirates. Marhaba Cars Auction is a provider of online and in-person vehicle auctions and related shipping services. Marhaba Cars Auction will manage IAA’s Auction Center in the city of Sharjah, UAE, a major hub of the country’s repairable […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, EMEA, Insurance Auto Auctions, United Arab Emirates

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