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Sherwin-Williams Launches Quality App to Improve Collision Repair Process

September 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes announced the launch of its Collision Core Quality mobile app, available to collision centers as a single app purchase, that verifies and validates the repair process in real-time with a focus on error elimination and labor optimization. The app is the first of a planned suite of intelligent and fully-mobile applications […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile App, Quality Control, Sherwin-Williams

Automechanika Buenos Aires Rescheduled to September 2022

September 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

In accordance with the health regulations, recommendations and requirements related to the ongoing coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic issued by the Argentina national government and the City of Buenos Aires, we as organizers of Automechanika Buenos Aires are forced to postpone Argentina’s international trade fair for the automotive service industry. The event, originally scheduled for November this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Argentina, Automechanika, Buenos Aires, Coronavirus, South America

Crash Champions Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Missouri

September 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into fifth state. Crash Champions announced today its entry into Missouri with the acquisition of two collision repair centers. The acquisition includes Dodson Williams Automotive’s two locations at 502 W. Walnut and 2916 W. Republic in Springfield, Mo. that have been actives in the community for four decades.  “Crash Champions has been looking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Missouri

3M Donates Signature Event with Chip Foose to the Collision Repair Education Foundation Fundraiser Supporting Military Veterans and Collision Repair Schools

September 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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To show support for the Collision Industry and advancing career opportunities, 3M donated a signature event with Chip Foose, as well as other Chip Foose memorabilia, to the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) combined efforts to raise funds for the Hire Our Heroes program in addition to raising additional support for high school college collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser

Global Alliance for Vehicle Data Access Letter to Auto Manufacturers Raises Concerns on Vehicle Data Control

September 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Disagrees with Auto Alliance position calling for Federal intervention in state vehicle data access regulations. In an open letter to vehicle manufacturers, the Global Alliance for Vehicle Data Access (GAVDA), a group of global stakeholders and united by a goal of maintaining control by motor vehicle owners over personal and vehicle-generated data, detailed their disagreement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Diagnostics, Global Alliance for Vehicle Data Access, legislation, Regulations, Right to Repair, Telematics

Consumer Groups Call on Texas Governor to Appoint Insurance Commissioner Who Will Protect Consumers

September 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a letter, Texas consumer organizations Texas Watch and TexPIRG and the national consumer organization Consumer Federation of America urged Governor Greg Abbott to appoint a new Texas Insurance Commissioner with a strong track record of helping consumers and taking action against abusive insurance companies.  “As the Texas Department of Insurance’s chief executive and administrative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Federation of America, Insurance Commissioner, People, Texas

U.S. Gasoline Consumption Up for Week Ending September 11

September 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Weekly consumption at highest level since the start of the pandemic when compared to last year. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that gasoline consumption for the week ending September 11 was up versus the previous week and the comparison to a year ago showed the smallest decline since March. […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Demand

State Farm to Acquire Non-Standard Auto Insurer GAINSCO for $400 Million

September 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and GAINSCO, Inc. announced that they have entered into an agreement for State Farm to acquire GAINSCO for approximately $400 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in early 2021, subject to approval by GAINSCO’s shareholders, the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, GAINSCO, State Farm

AASP/MA Meets with Legislators on Appraiser Licensing Board Reform Legislation

September 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

On September 9, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) Executive Director Evangelos “Lucky” Papageorg and Board members Ray Belsito, of Arnie’s Auto Body in Charlton, and Joshua Fuller, of Fuller Auto Body in Auburn, welcomed Senator Michael O. Moore (D-2nd Worcester), Representative Peter J. Durant (R-6th Worcester) and Representative Paul K. Frost (R-7th […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/MA, legislation, Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board

Auto Care Association Testifies in Support of Revisions to DMCA to Assure Aftermarket Access to OEM Software

September 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

On September 16, Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee in a hearing regarding whether legislative revisions are needed to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).  In his testimony, Lowe pointed to the major changes to automotive technology that have occurred […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Copyright, Diagnostics, legislation

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