Law provides additional flexibility for employers to get their loans forgiven. On Friday, President Trump signed legislation to increase the flexibility for employers to use funds issued under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and have those loans forgiven. Key provisions of the law extend the time allotted for PPP loan recipients to spend the funds […]
PPG Targets $170 Million Savings in Global Restructuring
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has approved significant and broad restructuring actions to reduce its global cost structure. The company cited weakened global economic conditions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and related pace of recovery in a few end-use markets, along with further opportunities to optimize supply chain and functional costs. When completed, the […]
Sherwin-Williams and Larsen Motorsports Announce Scholarship Recipient
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports have named the first Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund recipient: Nicole Turner, a 28-year old certified motorcycle mechanic/technician now attending Lake Tech in Eustis, Florida for auto body finishes. “Nicole is the definition of a trail blazer,” explained Elaine Larsen, owner, Larsen Motorsports. “She’s the reason we started Blazing Trails […]
Total U.S. Aftermarket Forecast to Decline 8.8% But Expected to Rebound in 2021
Total U.S. automotive aftermarket sales are forecast to decrease 8.8 percent in 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors, according to the “2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model” produced jointly by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). The 2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model also […]
Electude and CCAR Announce COVID-19 Best Practices eLearning Modules
Electude International and the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced the further expansion of the online E-Safety course suite, the automotive safety courses, assessments and credentials created by CCAR and available through Electude. New COVID-19 learning modules for automotive service and repair staff as well as for management have been added, providing best practice […]
Government Jobs Report Shows Surprising Strength as Unemployment Rate Declined in May
Employers brought more people back to work in May than expected in hopeful sign of a faster economic recovery. The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released this morning showed that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 2.5 million in May, and the unemployment rate declined to 13.3 percent. The result surprised […]
Interview: Ramon Suarez, Solera Audatex
Suarez details how the coronavirus crisis has impacted auto insurance claims and processes in the U.S. and globally. While driving and claims have taken a hit due to stay-at-home orders, the economy is starting to improve and claims are starting to increase. At the same time, the need to maintain social distancing in the wake […]
ASE Extends Spring Scheduling Window Until September 30
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has extended the scheduling window to September 30 to give those who have registered additional time to schedule their tests. Spring registration will remain open until June 30 for more than 54 automotive, collision, medium/heavy duty, school bus, transit bus, and truck equipment repair certification tests. ASE […]
Australia-Based Suncorp Boosts Training Subsidy for Collision Repair Partners
With COVID-19 putting pressure on many industries, including repairers, Australia-based insurer Suncorp is continuing to support its repairers by boosting its Suncorp Training Subsidy. Established over five years ago, the Suncorp Training Subsidy provides financial support for its panel of motor repairers to allow them to undertake training. Prior to COVID-19, each repairer was eligible […]
IBISConnect Africa Online Event July 23
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) announced IBISConnect Africa 2020 – a live, interactive, online event to be broadcast between 10.00 and 13.00 South Africa Standard Time (4-7 a.m. EDT) on Thursday, July 23. IBIS has embraced the opportunities of the new digital era to develop and present to its African and worldwide audience a […]
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