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Paycheck Protection Program Re-Opened Yesterday

April 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Small Business Administration (SBA) yesterday began accepting new loan applications under its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) after additional funding was approved by the U.S. Congress last week. In a joint statement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, said, ““The PPP has supported more than 1.66 million small businesses and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, legislation, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Small Business Administration

North Carolina Towing Service Agrees to Pay $19,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

April 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hunter Auto & Wrecker Service, Inc., a Charlotte, N.C.-based towing business, will pay $19,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced in early April. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Hunter Auto violated federal law when it subjected a female […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: EEOC, Lawsuits, North Carolina

Virginia Governor Signs Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Legislation

April 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association reports that after efforts earlier this year to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) has signed a bill that keeps safety inspection programs in place in the state. House Bill (HB) 1414 states, “Motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers required to be inspected pursuant to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Safety Inspection, Virginia

Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in South Florida

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision Acquires Palm

MSO now operates 35 locations. Classic Collision Inc., the Atlanta-based automotive collision repair company, announced that it has acquired Palm Collision Center in its South Florida region. This acquisition adds to Classic Collision’s presence in South Florida after the purchase of Carolina Auto Body in December 2019, now giving Classic eight South Florida locations. Palm […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

Axalta Offers Expanded Live Virtual Training for Refinish Customers Globally

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) today announced  it has expanded its live virtual continuous learning courses for Refinish customers globally while they follow shelter-in-place orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Each virtual class provides live, interactive instruction from Axalta’s expert training team via webcast. “We value our customers and are pleased to offer paint and body shop technicians the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Online Training, Refinish, Technical Training

CARSTAR Colorado Collision Repair Centers Offer Free Vehicle Sanitation for Health Care Workers

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR sanitizing

CARSTAR collision repair centers throughout Colorado are offering free services to help keep healthcare workers and first responders on the road, safe from germs and viruses in their vehicles.  “We owe a debt of gratitude to those who are putting their lives on the line to help face the coronavirus challenge,” said Steve Rigsby, director […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Colorado, Coronavirus

Women in Auto Care Accepting 2020 Women of the Year Award Nominations

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association announced it is accepting nominations for the 2020 Women of the Year Awards. Women of the Year Awards categories include: Auto Care Woman of the Year – This lifetime achievement award is presented annually to a woman who is a leader, mentor and role […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Awards, Women in Auto Care

Refinish Distributors Alliance May 6 Webinar Examines Disruptions Collision Repair Industry Will Face in 2020 and Beyond

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that it will host a webinar, The 6 Disruptions the Collision Industry Will Face in 2020 and Beyond, presented by Frank Terlep Founder & CEO of Auto Techcelerators, LLC. Registration for the event is available online. Participants will learn about six major disruptions the collision repair industry will face […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Techcelerators, Refinish Distributors Alliance, Webinar

U.S. Gasoline Consumption Up Last Week

April 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fuel Consumption Gas Pump

More good news as government data shows gasoline consumption increased during the week ending April 17. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration through April 17 showed gasoline consumption showed a substantial percentage increase after being up slightly the week before. Gasoline had seen massive drops in demand for three straight weeks. Gasoline consumption for […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Demand

House Approves Additional $320 Billion for Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

April 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday approved additional funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the CARES Act that provides low interest loans for small businesses that can be forgiven if the business uses 75% of the funds for payroll. The House vote follows the passage in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, legislation, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Small Business Administration

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