The Automotive Service Association (ASA) signed onto a letter sent by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) to the U.S. Congress opposing the Raise the Wage Act of 2021. This legislation, if passed, would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next five years. According to the Congressional Budget Office […]
Fix Auto USA Celebrates 10th Anniversary Milestone of Franchise Collision Repair Network
Fix Auto USA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its collision repair franchise network. Fix Auto USA was founded by collision repair visionaries Erick and Shelly Bickett, who launched their franchise system in 2011, led by Paul Gange. Their goal was to create a national network of high-performing independent body shops and support it with […]
Mitchell International’s Bano Ramirez Passes Away
Bano Ramirez, a member of Mitchell International’s Solution Specialist team, passed away on January 25. Bano touched many lives in his over 40 years in the industry. Bano spent 12 years with Mitchell International and previously owned and operated Bob’s Body and Fender in Van Nuys where he was an active member of the community […]
Insurance Will Face COVID-19 Side-Effects Even After Pandemic Ends
Half of respondents indicate they will continue to work from home all or part of the time after the pandemic ends. A new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) finds that two-thirds of respondents worked from home at least part of the time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, conducted in October, also reveals […]
Solera Research Finds More Than Three-Quarters of Consumers Prefer AI-Automated Claim and Collision Repair Experience
Consumers also favor more digital channels to communicate with repair facilities. New research by Solera Holdings, Inc. found 76% of consumers trust automotive claims driven entirely by Artificial Intelligence (AI). A slightly higher percentage, at 78%, would favor a repair shop that provides more digital channels to communicate. The survey also identified barriers to AI […]
Axalta Introduces Cromax XP Solventborne Basecoat in North America
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) announced the launch of Cromax XP, its latest solventborne basecoat for refinish customers in North America. This new technology delivers outstanding coverage, color match, and final appearance in a simple, easy-to-use system. Cromax XP solventborne basecoat now joins Cromax EZ waterborne basecoat to complete the range of products available in the Cromax […]
Bosch and Mitchell Introduce New ADAS Target System to Improve Collision Repair Workflow
Mitchell and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions announced the availability of the MD-TS21. The new computer-based target system is designed to allow repair facilities to quickly and precisely calibrate front-facing cameras, blind-spot monitors and radar sensors in popular automobile models with ADAS. The MD-TS21 uses Bosch’s vehicle coverage, patented technology and industrial-grade digital cameras to automatically […]
PPG to Invest $20 million to Advance Racial Equity
PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation announced a commitment to invest $20 million by 2025 to address systemic racism and advance racial equity in the U.S. by funding educational pathways for Black communities and people of color. The commitment strengthens PPG’s focus on education – a priority giving area for PPG and the PPG […]
CCC Information Services to Go Public Through SPAC Merger
Will merge with a special purpose acquisition company formed by Dragoneer Investment Group that places an approximately $7 billion value on the company. CCC Information Services Inc. and Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. (NYSE: DGNR), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by an affiliate of Dragoneer Investment Group, announced a merger agreement between Dragoneer and […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Florida
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Longwood, Fla. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location has operated as a collision repair center for 20 years. Longwood is a northern suburb of Orlando within a metropolitan area of approximately 2.5 million people. “We look forward to continuing to provide […]
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