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NASTF Seeks Assistance to Expand Heavy Duty Vehicle Capabilities

December 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) is requesting industry participation as it develops its heavy duty capabilities. NASTF has served as a cooperative effort among the automotive service industry, the equipment and tool industry and automotive manufacturers. In keeping with that spirit of cooperation. As NASTF prepares to release a full website overhaul in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Heavy Duty Trucks, National Automotive Service Task Force

Private Equity Firm Makes Offer to Acquire Opus Group

December 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Group including CEO seeks to acquire all outstanding shares of global vehicle diagnostic and inspection firm.  Searchlight Capital Partners together with Lothar Geilen, the chief executive officer of Opus Group AB (STO:OPUS) announced a public offer to the shareholders of Opus Group AB to acquire all outstanding shares in the Sweden-based vehicle diagnostic and inspection […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Opus Group AB, Private Equity, Sweden

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia

December 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto Surrey joined its network in British Columbia. Owner Moe Tabatabaei has been in the automotive industry for 30 years and has owned his shop since 2014. “Cars have always been of great interest to me since a very young age; everything from the mechanics to the overall structure,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal 2019 Revenue Up 4.6%

December 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) reported financial results for the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2019. Fourth quarter revenue increased 9.2% versus the prior year quarter to $87.7 million, driving fiscal 2019 revenue for the full year to $331.5 million, up 4.6% versus the prior year. New student starts, excluding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Universal Technical Institute

VeriFacts Announces Winners of Collision Repair Facility and Top Technician Awards

December 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

VeriFacts Automotive, LLC announced the 2018-2019 recipients of the Collision Repair Excellence (ACE) award and March Taylor awards, recognizing them as the top collision repair professionals in the country. Each year, VeriFacts Automotive presents the ACE Award to an exceptional collision repair center that has displayed an industry leading commitment to safe, correct and smart […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, VeriFacts Automotive

Light Vehicles Involved in Police Reported Crashes up 4.2% in 2018

December 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The number of passenger cars and light trucks involved in crashes increased last year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis report on 2018 police-reported motor vehicle crashes, the number of light vehicles involved in accidents increased versus 2017. According to the report, a total of 11,328,000 […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Police Reported Crashes

Online Pre-Registration Open for Northeast Trade Show

December 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 43rd annual Northeast Show takes place March 20-22. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that online pre-registration is now underway for the NORTHEAST 2020 Automotive Services Show. The Show is scheduled for March 20-22, 2020 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center located in Secaucus, N.J. Attendees can pre-register to attend […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Northeast Trade Show

Fix Auto USA Announces Staff Additions

December 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of three new associates, Ryan Ness, Mary Ellen Ortiz, and Ana Itzel Velasco, to its team. Ness, Ortiz, and Velasco join Fix Auto USA in newly created roles to help further advance the brand’s vision.  “At Fix Auto USA, we’ve always made it a point to invest in our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto USA, People

Fix Network Canada Partners with Audatex on Collision Repair Parts Program

December 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network Canada and Audatex Canada, a Solera Company, are launching a parts sourcing and purchasing program exclusive to members of the Fix Network family of collision repair brands. The newly designed Fix Network Parts Program is only available through Audatex to Fix Auto and ProColor Collision repair facilities beginning this month.  “We welcomed the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audatex, Canada, Fix Network Canada

Maaco Franchisees Donate 150 Thanksgiving Meals to Military Families

December 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco Thanksgiving 2019

Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting made sure that local military families and veterans had the food they needed for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday during its 2019 National Convention in Boca Raton, Fla. in November. Maaco franchisees, many of whom are veterans, took time out to package 150 food baskets, containing all the ingredients needed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, MAACO

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