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Leo Filippone Named VP of Sales for Fix Network in Canada

December 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network announced the appointment of Leo Filippone as its Vice President of Sales for Canada, further strengthening its senior leadership team. Filippone has over 25 years experience in the vehicle rental, automotive and travel industries. Prior to joining Fix Network, he held several leadership positions at two major corporations. As Hertz Car Rental’s General […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, People

Gasoline Consumption Down for Fourth Week in a Row

December 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Gasoline Consumption Week Ending December 4, 2020

For the week ending December 4, gasoline demand was down over nearly 5% compared to the previous week and over 14% versus a year ago. Efforts to discourage Americans from traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday resulted in reduced gasoline consumption in the U.S. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Consumption

CCC Reports Repairable Appraisals Improved in November Compared to Previous Month

December 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Auto Claims Snapshot for November 2020

The latest CCC Auto Claims Snapshot for November 2020 indicated that while claims remain down nearly 20% versus the previous year, the percentage decrease improved for the month compared to the year-on-year declines that were recorded in both October and September. According to CCC, repairable appraisal counts were down 18.7% in November compared to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC Information Services, Claims

Farmers Acquires MetLife Auto & Home

December 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Farmers Exchanges and Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI) announced they will jointly acquire MetLife’s property and casualty insurance business. Zurich confirmed in November that its Farmers’ subsidiary was in negotiations with MetLife. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is anticipated to occur in the second quarter of 2021. As part of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Farmers Insurance, MetLife Insurance, Zurich Insurance Group

S/P2 and Advance Auto Parts Announce Partnership on Parts ID Credential

December 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

S/P2 has joined with Advance Auto Parts to offer a new online training course that provides essential parts identification information for those entering a career in automotive service, collision repair, and heavy-duty/diesel. In the “Identifying Automotive Parts” course, students learn to identify automotive parts, including those on brake systems, steering and suspension systems, engines, cooling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Auto Parts, Agreements Signed, Certification, S/P2, Technical Training

Interview: Stacy Bartnik Details CAPA’s New Wheel Standard

December 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stacy Bartnik Interview

In our video interview, Bartnik, explains what types of wheels will be certified and the types of testing that will be required to achieve certification. On December 1, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the approval of CAPA Standard 901 covering the requirements needed to certify replica wheels.   In our video interview, embedded […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Intertek, Interview, Non-OEM Parts

GM and Mitchell Launch Collision Repair Network in Canada

December 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM Collision Repair Network

Mitchell and General Motors today introduced the GM Canada Collision Repair Network. Mitchell will serve as program administrator, overseeing enrollment and verifying that repair organizations meet standards for facilities, training, tools and equipment. The Canadian Collision Repair Network closely mirrors GM’s U.S. program launched in 2018 and also managed by Mitchell. Core member requirements—including a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, General Motors, Mitchell International, OEM Certification

Five Collision Repair Shops Charged with Operating Insurance Fraud Ring in New York State

December 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The District Attorney in Westchester County, New York, Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr., announced the takedown of “Operation Sledgehammer”, an alleged insurance fraud enterprise operating in lower Westchester and the Bronx, following a nearly two-year long investigation. Five registered automotive repair businesses and nine defendants were charged with Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, New York State

David Goldstein Named Chief Operations Officer at Caliber

December 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber announced that its current Chief Talent Officer, David Goldstein, has been appointed Chief Operations Officer. Goldstein will move into his new position on January 1st in conjunction with the recently announced transitions of Steve Grimshaw from CEO to full-time Executive Chairman and Mark Sanders to President and CEO. “As Caliber’s Chief Talent Officer, Dave […]

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

Jim Porcari Named to Board at Original One Parts

December 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Original One Parts LLC announced that Jim Porcari, Founder and Managing Partner of Insurance Resources International, LLC will be joining its board of directors. Porcari has extensive experience in the auto physical damage claims and repair industries having served as the executive claims leader for five insurance company acquisitions and seven claims department integrations in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Original One Parts, People

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