The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and OEC announced the release of a new update to the Blueprint Optimization Tool (BOT) that adds hundreds of new operations and features to the repairer-designed estimating resource. The update features crowd-sourced end-user feedback to bring in the most requested operations. These are operations often performed and overlooked […]
Ford Receives Award for Advanced High-Strength Steel Innovation
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) awarded the “Automotive Excellence Award” to Ford Motor Company for their advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) innovations in the 2020 Ford Escape and Kuga. The award was presented today by John Catterall, vice president of AISI’s automotive program at the 19th annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) virtual symposium […]
Consumer Federation Warns Vehicle Shortage Wreaking Havoc with Car Buyer’s Pocketbooks
As Americans begin to see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel, record numbers of buyers are venturing back into auto showrooms. “The problem,” says Jack Gillis, CFA’s Executive Director and author of The Car Book, “is that vehicle inventories are way down which means it’s a sellers’ market. Limited supply is a […]
Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Maryland
Adds one of the oldest collision repair operations in the state, founded nearly 100 years ago. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in Baltimore and Reisterstown, Maryland. These new Gerber Collision & Glass locations operated as Camden Body & Fender, founded 96 years ago, and is one of the […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Myrtle Beach
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Myrtle Beach, a 7,500 sq. ft. collision repair facility, located at 1560 Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. CARSTAR Myrtle Beach owner, Ken Depper, grew up in the industry as his father owned a body shop. Depper started spending summers in the facility at the age of 12. Depper’s […]
Infomedia Acquires Auto E-Commerce Platform SimplePart
Infomedia Ltd (ASX:IFM), the software provider in parts, service and data insights solutions to the global automotive industry, announced earlier this month that IFM Americas Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Infomedia Ltd, has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based e-commerce platform, SimplePart. SimplePart designs, implements and manages consumer-facing e-commerce programs in the US […]
NASTF Virtual Meeting May 24
NASTF announced its first general meeting of 2021 Monday, May 24th, from 7:00-8:30 PM (EDT) and kicks off a week of industry events hosted by NASTF’s industry partners, the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) and AMRA. The webinar is open to all attendees and will include: A walk through of NASTF’s newest program, Assisted Immobilizer […]
AkzoNobel Launches 2021 Paint the Future Startup Challenge
AkzoNobel announced the launch of its Paint the Future global startup challenge for 2021. Startups have until July 20 to submit their ingenious solutions to Paint the Future. All submissions will receive feedback from industry experts. Selected finalists will be invited to a collaboration event in late 2021. Winners will be offered partnership agreements to […]
Rhode Island Legislation Seeks to Clarify Paint, Body and Refinish Materials Payment Regulations
Bills specify examples of materials calculators. Requires vehicle owner written consent if insurer not retaining salvage. Prohibits insurers refusing to pay for sublet services. Two bills introduced in Rhode Island seek to update Unfair Claims Practices laws to provide specific examples of materials calculation systems and add a requirement that insurers get written consent from […]
Solera Acquires Omnitracs and DealerSocket
Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that it will acquire Omnitracs, a complete fleet management platform, and DealerSocket, a leading SaaS provider to the automotive industry. These acquisitions will extend Solera’s position in global data intelligence and as a technology leader serving all constituents engaged in vehicle lifecycle management. The acquisitions will build upon Solera’s strategy to […]
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