Fix Auto UK announced the addition of West Midlands with Black Country-based A Thompson Motor Bodies to its network. The business will operate as Fix Auto Oldbury and is the organization’s 109th franchise partner. The new addition complements the network’s existing sites within the immediate region including Fix Auto Wednesbury Central, Fix Auto Walsall, Fix […]
Roland Smith Joins Caliber Board of Directors
Caliber, parent company to Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Glass, and Caliber Auto Care, announced that Roland Smith will be joining its Board of Directors, effective today. Smith brings over 30 years of experience in consumer brands and multi-unit operations spanning the hospitality, entertainment, supermarket and office product industries. He currently serves as the Chairman of […]
Gasoline Consumption Improves as Travel Gathers Steam Across the U.S.
Demand for gasoline at second highest level since start of the pandemic. Interstate travel at best level since start of pandemic. The recovery in traffic volume has continued in April as pandemic restrictions ease and vaccination rates increase. The four-week moving average of gas consumption has increased for seven weeks in a row starting in […]
PPG Reports Record First Quarter Sales of $3.9 Billion
PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported first quarter 2021 net sales of approximately $3.9 billion, approximately 15% higher than the prior year. Selling prices increased by nearly 2% and sales volumes were higher by approximately 7% year over year. Favorable foreign currency translation impacted net sales by more than 3%, or about $110 million, and acquisition-related sales contributed […]
NFIB Warns U.S. House Passage of Paycheck Fairness Act Harms Small Business
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) warned that the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, would create regulatory and legal issues for small businesses that would need to defend differences in pay across employees. In a statement, NFIB Senior Manager of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant said, “The […]
Insurance Association Warns Florida Senate No-Fault Repeal Legislation Could Lead to More Uninsured Drivers
In a statement April 15 issues in response to the the passage of Senate Bill 54 (Motor Vehicle Insurance) to repeal no-fault insurance by the Florida Senate, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) warned the bill would impact lower-income drivers the most and would increase uninsured drivers. Logan McFaddin, assistant vice president of state […]
Copart Adds New Location in Spain
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the addition of a new location in Mallorca, Spain. The facility is in the Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean. “We are thrilled to open Copart’s seventh facility in Spain, to serve our customers,” said Spain Managing Director Santiago Zamit.
Legislation to Restrict Insurance Companies from Requiring Specific Collision Repair Facility Vendors Reintroduced in New York State
Proposed bill would prohibit insurer requirement that collision repair facility use a specific vendor for parts or materials purchases. A bill that would make it illegal for insurance companies to require repair shops to use specific vendors or processes for the acquisition of collision repair parts and materials has been reintroduced in New York State. […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces Second Quarter Collision Repair and Refinish Training Schedule
The second quarter Sherwin-Williams training curriculum featuring 22 courses has been released. These sessions, intended for collision repair industry professionals at every experience level, equip attendees with the skills needed to maximize profitability and increase productivity. “Continuing education is critical in the automotive industry due to its ever-changing, fast-paced nature,” says Rob Mowson, marketing vice […]
Registration Open for ASE Spring Certification Tests
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) spring registration is now open and more service technicians than usual will be scheduling tests before their certifications expire on June 30. ASE encourages those planning to register for tests do so as soon as possible. Test centers are open and registering now will help ensure a […]
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