Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) announced it won three bronze Edison Awards in the categories of Innovative Services, Sustainability and Engineering and Materials Science. Named after Thomas Edison, the Edison Awards have recognized and honored some of the most innovative new products, services, and business leaders in the world since 1987. “We are proud to be an […]
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Launches New Rapid Cure Sikkens Clearcoat
AkzoNobel today announced the launch of Sikkens Autoclear Xpress Clearcoat, the latest development in rapid cure technology from AkzoNobel. Containing unique, hyper-cure resin technology, Autoclear Xpress covers in 1.5 coats with no flash in between, is out of dust in as little as 10 minutes and can be polished in 50 minutes. Designed to accelerate […]
Katie Pharr Named AVP and Compliance Officer at Nexterra
Nexterra Solutions Group, LLC, the automotive restoration and claims management provider that operates Dent Concepts International, Allied Overspray and offers vehicle service contract solutions across the U.S., announced the appointment of Katie Pharr to the position of Assistant Vice President to lead its U.S. operations, client performance initiatives, customer engagement technology and compliance protocol and […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up 4.5% in March Compared to 2020
For the 32nd straight month, the increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. Auto insurance prices continue down in wake of pandemic refunds and discounts. The most recent government figures on inflation through March 2021 show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues above the rate of general […]
Registration Opens for FinishMaster Hood Master Challenge
FinishMaster announced the return of its Hood Master Challenge. Last year, the Hood Master Challenge was created in hopes of accomplishing one goal – to bring the focus back to the artistry within the industry. Not only was the creative challenge a smashing success but a positive outlet during an impossibly tough year. Last year’s […]
Auto Manufacturers Association Recommends NHTSA Include Crash Avoidance in Safety Ratings
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation announced recommendations to modernize the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the program that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) uses to convey safety information to consumers. According to the association, NCAP currently rates the crashworthiness of cars, but does not rate advanced crash avoidance technologies like automatic emergency braking […]
Automotive Recyclers Engage with Vehicle Manufacturers on Sustainability
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) recognizes Earth Day on April 22 celebrating positive steps forward between the professional automotive recycling industry and automobile manufacturers in advancing environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain. ARA’s recent efforts to engage auto manufacturers on the topic of sustainability and vehicle life cycle is highlighted in a new “Advocacy […]
NHTSA Proposes to Restore Ability for States to Set Own Greenhouse Gas Standards for Autos
The U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday proposed to withdraw its portions of the so-called SAFE I Rule, which sought to preempt States, including California, from issuing their own greenhouse gas emissions standards and zero-emissions vehicle mandates. The proposed action would establish a clean slate, enabling the Department to further the Biden Administration’s fuel economy, equity, […]
Hartford Rejects Additional Takeover Offers from Chubb Group
Board of Directors rejects two more Chubb proposals. The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG) today announced the receipt of two additional unsolicited proposals from Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) to acquire the company. According to Hartford, it received a letter dated March 30, where Chubb said it was prepared to offer “in excess of […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in New Jersey
CARSTAR announced the latest addition to its multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities with the opening of CARSTAR Monmouth Collision. The 5,200 square foot center is located at 16 Throckmorton Street, in Freehold, N.J. CARSTAR Monmouth Collision owner, John Rapisarda, grew up always having an interest in cars. After selling his small business, […]
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