Hertz (NYSE:HTZ) announced March 25 that it will start providing free vehicle rentals to New York City healthcare workers through April 30. Healthcare workers can reserve a vehicle at 19 New York City-area Hertz locations so they can continue providing critical care to the community during the coronavirus pandemic. “With New York City having the […]
FCA Says Plants Will Remain Closed Until April 14, Parts Distribution Centers Remain Open with Volunteer Staff
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that its plants across the U.S. and Canada, as well as headquarters operations and construction projects, are intended to remain closed until April 14, dependent upon the various states’ stay-in-place orders and the readiness of each facility to return to production. Mopar Parts Distribution Centers, which have been deemed essential […]
Collision Industry Foundation Announces $100,000 Fund for COVID-19 Victims
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the formation of a fund to assist those within the industry impacted by the new coronavirus, COVID-19. The CIF has committed to initially fund $100,000 in assistance to help individual collision repair professionals and their immediate families dealing with the effects of the virus. “Our hearts go out to […]
U.S. Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package
U.S. House of Representatives expected to consider proposal Friday that provides support for individuals and small businesses. The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), after extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes […]
Ford, Honda Announce Updated Plans to Restart U.S. Production in Early April
Both Ford and American Honda announced updated plans to restart production in the U.S. Last week, several vehicle manufacturers announced temporary production plant closures. GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler parts distribution centers have been running with volunteer staff since last Friday. According to Ford, it is aiming to restart production at select plants in North […]
Ageas UK Using Tractable AI on Auto Claims
For the first time, one of the UK’s insurers is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to create end-to-end assessments and estimates of vehicle damage. Ageas is using an AI solution developed by Tractable to support some of the complex tasks that a human assessor would normally carry out when evaluating vehicle damage. For example, the AI […]
IBIS Global Summit Rescheduled to November 19-20
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has moved its flagship event, the IBIS Global Summit 2020, to new dates later in the year to cope with international travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The 20th edition of the IBIS Global Summit will now take place on November 19-20 at Le Méridien in Monaco, the […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2020 Most Influential Women Award Recipients
Kristle Bollans, Christy Jones and Sandee Lindorfer recognized for contributions to collision repair industry. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the 2020 honorees for the Most Influential Women (MIW) award . The MIW award is presented to those women who have notable achievements in the collision repair industry throughout their career. Since 1999, over 90 […]
BendPak Opens Distribution Center in Alabama
BendPak is opening a new 100,000 sq. ft. distribution center near Mobile, Ala., to better serve customers in the eastern U.S. The administrative and shipping complex, which is expected to be fully operational within 60 days, is located in Theodore, just a short drive from the expanding Port of Mobile. The new facility has easy […]
Professional Parts Group Remains Open
Professional Parts Group announced it remains open in all its markets including Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte and Tampa. Christopher Northup, Professional Parts Group’s CEO, stated, “This is a harrowing time for all of us. Our hearts and thoughts certainly go out to all who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Professional Parts Group […]
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