In his budget briefing, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the elimination of state vehicle safety inspections and believes these programs benefit the motoring public. ASA is urging Virginia repairers and vehicle owners to send a letter to their representatives […]
J.D. Power Study Finds Consumers Lack Confidence in Self-Driving and Electric Vehicles
Consumers continue to lack confidence in the future mobility technologies that automakers are eager to bring to market. According to the J.D. Power 2019 Q4 Mobility Confidence Index Study conducted using SurveyMonkey Audience, the Mobility Confidence Index remains 36 (on a 100-point scale) for self-driving vehicles and 55 for battery-electric vehicles for a third consecutive […]
Dealer Tire Announces $350 Million Senior Notes Offering to Finance Dent Wizard Acquisition
Dealer Tire, LLC announced that it intends to offer $350 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2028 in a private offering. DT Issuer, LLC, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, will act as co-issuer in the Offering. The Notes will be unsecured senior obligations of the Issuers and will be guaranteed by certain of […]
Will Latuff Joins Database Enhancement Gateway Joint Operating Committee
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) announced Will Latuff, from Latuff Brothers Auto Body Inc. in St. Paul, Minn., as the newest member of its Joint Operating Committee (JOC) providing organization decisions as well as insights and feedback to the DEG for continuous improvement. The DEG is a free online resource developed to address inquiries to […]
Collision Claims Up in Third Quarter of 2019
Auto physical damage indicators influencing collision repair industry volume improved during the third quarter of 2019 compared to the previous quarter. Loss cost continues to increase. According to the latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS), private passenger collision claims increased in the U.S. during the 12 months […]
Applications Open for Over $150,000 in Collision Repair Education Foundation Student Scholarships and Grants
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) 2020 grant and scholarship application period is now open to high school and post-secondary collision students who will be attending career and technical schools and colleges in the fall. The Foundation and its supporters offer over $150,000 in student scholarships and grants annually. Application information for CREF grants and […]
IAA Relocates and Expands Baton Rouge Branch
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced the relocation of its Baton Rouge, La. Branch, increasing its capacity by approximately 60 percent. The new facility is located at 5978 Hwy 75 in Carville. “This relocation of our Baton Rouge facility brings additional capacity to the Gulf of Mexico region, an area where catastrophic weather events occur regularly,” said […]
Women’s Industry Network Issues Call for Board of Director Candidates
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced it is accepting applications for seats on its Board of Directors. The Board exists to guide the organization in furthering the role of women in the collision repair industry, promoting education, professional advancement and networking. The deadline for applications is Feb. 28. More information on the board and an […]
CIECA Announces 2020 Board Officers
During the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce (CIECA) board meeting in Palm Springs, Calif. on January 15, the organization’s Board of Trustees elected the following officers for 2020: Chairwoman: Kim DeVallance Caron, Enterprise Holdings Vice Chair: Jeff Schroder, Car-Part.com Treasurer: Michael Naoom, Safelite Solutions Secretary: Greg Best, California Casualty Management Company These officers will serve on […]
LKQ Donates $25,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
The LKQ Corporation continued its support of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) with a contribution of $25,000 in 2019. LKQ’s annual contribution allows CREF the ability to work on attracting students to local technical programs, support the students while in school, and help connect the students to local/national industry employers. Terry Fortner, LKQ Vice […]
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