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Passenger Traffic Volume Up 3% Last Week

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Passenger travel improvements occurred in every state for the sixth week in a row amid Memorial Day holiday. According to the latest INRIX U.S. National Traffic Volume Synopsis covering the week of May 23-29, overall travel stabilized for the week as personal travel increased but long-haul truck and fleet travel were impacted by the holiday. […]

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces July Online Virtual Golf Fundraiser

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The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its first virtual golf fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, July 25. The online event will take the place of the annual CREF summer golf outing that was cancelled. Through a $25 donation, players will take part in golfing 18 holes using TopGolf’s online game and the first 150 to […]

NASTF Announces Agenda for June 9 Virtual General Meeting

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The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) will be hosting a virtual general meeting on June 9th at 7 p.m. EDT. NASTF announced the presentation schedule will include: General Motors, An Inside Look at a NASTF/OEM Partnership Privacy4Cars, What Does Your Car Know About You? What Does NASTF do with Education? Next Generation NASTF, How […]

Signature Collision Centers Choose AirPro Diagnostics

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AirPro Diagnostics announced the addition of Signature Collision Centers to its list of clients. Based in Annapolis, Md., Signature Collision is an MSO with 24 locations along the eastern seaboard.   Carl Deaton, VP of Operations at Signature Collision Centers, stated, “We understand that vehicle technology is rapidly advancing and that each manufacturer has its own […]

Paul Barry Named Executive Director at CIECA

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The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Paul Barry was named executive director of the organization, effective June 1. In his new role, Barry will work with CIECA’s board of trustees to develop a clear mission and objectives for the organization as well as an effective strategy to accomplish those objectives.   “With the […]

Busy Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted

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NOAA forecast says multiple climate factors indicate above-normal activity is most likely. An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. The outlook predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and only a […]

Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition Calls for Signatures to Support Ballot Initiative

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The Massachusetts Right to Repair coalition is asking for support for its effort to include a revamped right to repair law on the November ballot in the Commonwealth. According to the group, it needs 20,000 signatures on a petition to ensure that the Right to Repair is placed on the ballot. “Usually, we would reach […]

Axalta Commences $500 Million Note Offering

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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that two of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Axalta Coating Systems, LLC and Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B B.V. intend to offer $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, subject to market and other conditions, to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities […]

CarParts.com Opening Texas Distribution Center

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U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) announced it would open a new 210,000 square foot distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The distribution center, slated to begin operations in late 2020, will create a minimum of 150 new jobs and $10 million in economic impact in its first 18 months alone. When operational, the […]

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