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AAA Study Says One in Ten Drivers Would Trust Self-Driving Cars

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

A new AAA survey on automated vehicles reveals that only one in ten drivers (12%) would trust riding in a self-driving car. Even more Americans – 28% – don’t know how they feel about the technology, signaling consumers are stuck in neutral on the road to accepting self-driving cars. AAA believes consumer sentiment of automated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Autonomous Vehicles

Nexterra Solutions Group Launches Integrated Vehicle Services Brand

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nexterra Solutions Group logo

Nexterra, LLC, the international automotive restoration, claims and service contract management provider, announced the alignment of its auto physical damage claims management, appraisal, and repair services divisions. With the family-operated Nexterra Solutions Group (NSG) umbrella launch, the firm now provides Insurer, Automotive Dealership, Fleet, Rideshare, OEM, and Collision Repair companies scalable, diverse, and customizable vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Nexterra Solutions Group

Jeffrey Naugle Named Winner of R-M Best Painter Contest in North America

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will compete at global competition in Paris, France. Jeffrey Naugle, a paint technician for Glass and Sons Collision in Reading, Pa., took home first place at this year’s North American Finals for the R-M Best Painter Contest that was held in Whitehouse, Ohio, on February 26-27. A panel of industry experts judged contestants during the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Competition, R-M

Oklahoma Bill Would Require Collision Repair Facilities to Follow Storage Rate Limits

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1314

Legislation that passed Senate would add repair facilities to existing regulations on maximum storage fee limits. Legislation introduced in Oklahoma would require collision repair facilities to follow the maximum charge limits that currently only apply to towing businesses in the state. Oklahoma Senate Bill 1314 (SB 1314), that was introduced on January 13 and amended […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Oklahoma, Storage

Joseph McCorry Named President and COO of FinishMaster, Inc.

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today announced that Joseph E. McCorry has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of FinishMaster, Inc. effective March 30. McCorry brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry serving global aftermarket customers. He was most recently a board member, General Manager and Vice President, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, People, Uni-Select

Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2020 World Class Technicians

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician award, in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have achieved the extraordinary accomplishment of attaining ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. There […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Auto Care Association, Awards

Podium Adds Payments to Interaction Management Platform

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Podium announced the addition of payments to its existing suite of interaction management tools, allowing businesses to utilize text messaging to securely take payment directly from the Podium platform. Two-way SMS text messages have shown to be the most effective and engaging way for businesses to connect with their customers. It both improves their customer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Podium

Assured Performance Hosts Certified Repair Clinic at the Northeast Trade Show

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance today announced it will host a half-day clinic,  Certified Repair Option – The Ultimate Weapon!,  in conjunction with the Northeast Trade Show on Friday, March 20, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites, on 455 Plaza Drive, in Secaucus, N.J. Registration is free for Assured […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Consumer Sentiment Rose to Near Expansion Peak in February

March 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Sentiment Index February 2020

University of Michigan Survey shows rise in consumer expectations in face of coronavirus concerns. Consumer sentiment rose to 101.0 in February, nearly matching the expansion peak of 101.4 set in March 2018, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 101.0 in the February 2020 survey, just ahead […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, University of Michigan

IAA and Snapsheet Announce Total Loss Process Automation Partnership

March 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) and Snapsheet announced an integrated partnership combining IAA’s total loss claims and salvage solutions with Snapsheet’s configurable claims management platform to create one seamless solution from first notice of loss to sale at auction. The combined offering will reduce the time it takes insurance carriers to process claims for total loss vehicles. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, FNOL, Insurance Auto Auctions, Snapsheet, Total Loss

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