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Automotive Suppliers Celebrate USMCA Trade Pact that Takes Effect Today

July 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The entry into force of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) today is being celebrated by automotive suppliers and steel producers in North America. USMCA, signed into law in January, replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). According to the Trump Administration, the agreement will expand U.S. manufacturing and is vital for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Iron & Steel Institute, Canada, Mexico, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, NAFTA, Tariffs, USMCA

I-CAR Announces Expanded Partnership with Audi for Collision Repair Network Training

June 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced a partnership with Audi of America’s Collision Repair Network, where I-CAR will deliver expanded training to all new Network members as Audi seeks to augment the knowledge of technicians and shop management. I-CAR Gold Class certification has been required for any member of Audi’s Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audi, I-CAR, OEM Certification

Overall Vehicle Travel Reached Pre-Pandemic Levels Week Ending June 26

June 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

INRIX National Travel

The decline in traffic volume in the U.S. that began in March has been erased, though traffic remains below seasonally adjusted levels. The latest INRIX U.S. National Traffic Volume Synopsis covering the week of June 20 – June 26 shows traffic volume in the U.S. returned to pre-pandemic levels overall. The 7-day rolling passenger travel […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: INRIX, Traffic Volume

Solera Announces End-To-End Artificial Intelligence Automotive Claims Platform

June 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings, Inc. today announced its next generation of Qapter, the company’s automotive claims workflow solution driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that provides a globally available end-to-end solution for full digitalization of the modern claims workflow. Solera has made strategic investment into core machine-learning capabilities that will radically transform the claims workflow process. The company’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Claims Technology, Photo Appraisal, Solera Holdings

CCC Reports on Parts eCommerce and Marketing Adoption

June 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) reported today significant growth in the adoption of its parts eCommerce and marketing capabilities, signaling a shift in how collision parts are promoted and purchased within the industry. The volume of electronic parts orders through its system by collision repairers has grown nearly 20x over four years. The company also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC Information Services, electronic parts ordering

Former LKQ CEO Rob Wagman Named Senior Advisor to Augment Stifel Investment Banking Team

June 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF) announced the hiring of Rob Wagman, former President and CEO of LKQ Corp. (NYSE:LKQ), as a senior advisor. He will primarily work with Stifel’s growing investment banking team, which includes a diverse group of senior investment bankers covering all facets of the global automotive, mobility, capital goods, auto aftermarket, and auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Stifel Financial Corp.

SCA Appraisal Launches Customized Client Care with New Division

June 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

To meet the evolving needs of its customers across a variety of industries, SCA Appraisal announced it has implemented a Customer Success division and has re-allocated and added resources to specifically support client across various markets. Monica Diaz has been appointed Senior Director of Customer Success and will be accountable for end-to-end delivery to clients […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SCA Appraisal

Interview: Jerry McNee, Ultimate Collision Repair and President of AASP-NJ

June 29, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jerry McNee Interview

McNee details decision to cancel this year’s live Northeast Trade Show, August virtual events and planning for next year’s show. On June 3, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the decision to cancel their 2020 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. that had been […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: AASP-NJ, Interview, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Vehicle Manufacturers Launch Non-Saleable Parts/Airbag Lookup Tool

June 29, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Part Check website

Tool allows users to identify recalled and non-saleable airbags and airbag components. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced support for a new automaker-driven tool enabling anyone who handles aftermarket parts, businesses, and associations to help identify recalled Takata airbags and work with dealers, and others, to identify and safely dispose of parts that cannot […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Airbag, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Recalls, Takata

California to Require Auto Insurers to Continue COVID-19 Premium Refunds

June 29, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer groups urge other states to take action. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that the California Department of Insurance requires auto insurers to continue their COVID-19 related premium refunds to policyholders from April and May, previously directed by the Commissioner, through June and to continue providing relief for any period after June as conditions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Center for Economic Justice, Consumer Federation of America, Coronavirus, Insurance Commissioner, Premiums

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