Australia-based Tradiebot Industries officially launched its augmented reality (AR) software application WorxAR at the AAAA / Collision Repair Expo in Melbourne, Australia held April 4-6. The application allows the latest release information to be delivered to users at the touch of their fingertips via smart devices such as phones and tablets. AR technology is currently […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Gathered During Spring Conference in Texas
Over one hundred RDA members, manufacturer partners, and guests gathered for the 2019 RDA IMPACT Spring Performance Conference in Frisco, Texas at the OMNI Frisco on April 1-3. The event marked the second consecutive meeting with every participating RDA member and manufacturer partner attending their three day event. The meeting venue was adjacent to the […]
Small Business Optimism Posts Modest Increase in March
NFIB Index remains at historically high level. More than 60 percent of small business owners reported capital spending. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.1 points to 101.8 in March, a historically strong level and an indication that small businesses continue to power the economy after being briefly shaken […]
I-CAR Contribute $225,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
I-CAR expanded its support of collision schools and students, making a $225,000 donation to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The contribution was made as part of I-CAR’s 40th Anniversary Volunteer & Instructor Conference held March 1-3 in Orlando, Fla. The financial contribution by I-CAR is in addition to the support to the Education Foundation’s mission […]
Copart Opens CrashedToys Facility in Sacramento
CrashedToys, a Copart brand, announced that its new facility at 8687 Weyand Ave Suite B, Sacramento, Calif. is now open for business. Every month, CrashedToys locations host auctions of hundreds of motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft. “The opening of our new facility represents the success of the CrashedToys brand and the value that this unique powersports […]
CARSTAR Receives Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Rising Star Award
CARSTAR has received Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s national Rising Star Award. The award is given annually to a corporate supporter who has demonstrated increased or expanded participation and fundraising efforts for cystic fibrosis (CF) in the year. This award was established in 2010 and, over the course of the past eight years, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation […]
AMi Announces Board of Trustee Appointments
In a joint press release with the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced the newest members of AMi’s Board of Trustees, that it recently approved. AMi’s Board of Trustees will also be holding its annual board meeting May 2, in conjunction with ASA’s upcoming Annual Business Meeting & Conference at the […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Auto Body Shops Declined in 2018
Both the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities and dealership shop sales decreased last year versus 2017. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealership operating on-site body shops was down in 2018 versus the previous year. NADA’s research pegs the percentage of dealers operating on-site […]
CSN Collision Centres Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta, Canada
After many years running CSN Star Grande Prairie and CSN Star Crooked Creek, Les Toews has purchased a third location in Valleyview Alberta, rebranding it under the CSN banner as CSN Star Valleyview. CSN Star Autobody was founded by Les Toews in 1987. Since then, Les’ three sons have all joined the business. The Toews’ […]
Nationwide CEO Steve Rasmussen Plans to Retire
Nationwide Chief Executive Officer Steve Rasmussen announced that he plans to retire effective October 1. The Nationwide Board of Directors is conducting a search for a successor with the support of an independent CEO succession advisor. Rasmussen will continue to be available through the end of this year to ensure a smooth transition. Rasmussen has […]
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