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Fix Auto USA Adds 7 Collision Repair Centers to Network, Enters Utah Market

June 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of seven new franchise locations to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. These locations expand Fix Auto USA’s footprint in the existing markets of Alaska, Arizona, California, and Colorado and mark the network’s entry into Utah, its 12th state The locations include: Fix Auto Castle Rock (Castle Rock, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations, Utah

Axalta OEM Coatings Business Improved in May, Refinish Customers Benefiting from Increased Driving

June 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) today provided an update on second quarter sales trends through May. Axalta had withdrawn its guidance for the full year 2020 in March due to the uncertainty in the outlook for customer demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and committed to offering an intra-quarter update in June. For […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened

June 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19.  “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the small […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program, U.S. Small Business Administration

PA Insurance Department Announces Remote Testing Option for Exam Candidates

June 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman today announced the availability of a remote testing option for insurance license exams including the Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser license beginning July 1. To be licensed as an appraiser for the first time, a candidate must pass an exam in addition to other requirements. Many collision repair facilities, particularly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Appraiser's Act, Insurance Department, Licensing, Pennsylvania

LKQ Reports Sales Better Than Expected So Far in Second Quarter Down 25%

June 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The company provided a business update and announced amendments to credit facility. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today said that while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a negative impact on its global operations, the effect through May has not been as significant as the company expected when it announced its first quarter results.  According to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Earnings, LKQ Corporation

Israel-Based UVeye Plans to Expand U.S. Operations

June 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

UvEye

UVeye, an Israeli supplier of high-tech vehicle-inspection systems, is planning to expand in the United States with the introduction of products especially designed for car dealers, used-car auction houses and major vehicle-fleet operators. The company plans to open sales and product development offices in Ohio and New York within the next four months, is assembling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, UVeye

America’s Recovery Fund Coalition Reiterates Call for Congress to Assist Business

June 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Today, America’s Recovery Fund Coalition (ARFC) launched a national Going Out of Business advocacy campaign highlighting the bleak economic landscape created by COVID-19, emphasizing the need for Congress to immediately create a Recovery Fund.  “It is time to accept our shared economic reality: America’s recovery will be long, slow, and, without further fiscal support from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, America’s Recovery Fund Coalition, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

CCC Extends Mobile, AI Capabilities to Deliver Virtual Vehicle Inspection Solution to Underwriters

June 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today the availability of CCC Quick View a photo-guided vehicle inspection solution. Quick View enables auto underwriters to efficiently and affordably complete vehicle inspections virtually by offering policyholders a mobile app to easily capture vehicle photos. Once photos are received, CCC’s AI-enabled photo analytics and Damage Detection Heatmaps are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC Information Services

Barry McConway Named President of IXS Coatings

June 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IXS Coatings, the provider of protective coatings for automotive, manufacturing and industrial operations including the Ultimate Linings and LINE-X Protective Coatings brands, has announced Barry J. McConway as its new president. McConway is responsible for the global leadership and the strategic direction for the company’s executive management team and the operational strategies for the brands […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IXS Coatings, People

Gas Consumption Up Over 4% for Week Ending June 5

June 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Government statistics continue to show week over week improvements, but the 4-week moving average is still down over 20% compared to 2019. There is more good news on the state of economic activity as for the third straight week and eight of the last nine weeks, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Demand

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