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PartsTrader and URG Announce Integration to Simplify Recycled Parts Ordering

April 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG) and PartsTrader announced the availability of a new integration that allows URG member salvage yards to automatically see their inventory for each part and reduce manual data entry.  These factors speed up quote response time by yard personnel.  By using this integration, the sales team can focus more time solving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Parts Procurement, PartsTrader, United Recyclers Group

SAE, Ford, General Motors and Toyota Form Autonomous Vehicle Safety Consortium

April 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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SAE International, along with the top three U.S. vehicle manufacturers Ford, General Motors (GM) and Toyota, announced the formation of the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) that will work to safely advance testing, pre-competitive development and deployment of SAE Level 4 and 5 automated vehicles. The AVSC will provide a safety framework around which autonomous […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Ford, General Motors, SAE, Toyota

Stacy Peterson Appointed Chief Information Officer at Service King

April 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the appointment of Stacy Peterson to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Peterson has more than 15 years of experience in technology, operations, and customer management. Peterson most previously served as Chief Experience Officer at Wingstop. Prior to that, she held leadership roles in information technology, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Service King Collision Repair Centers

State Farm Sponsors SkillsUSA

April 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm Insurance Companies announced its continued support for SkillsUSA. The 2019 grant will support the mission of SkillsUSA and several national programs that help SkillsUSA instructors and their students become world class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. State Farm is supporting: SkillsUSA’s Engage training for teachers at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SkillsUSA, Sponsorship, State Farm

Collision Repair Industry Production Up in December

April 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Production was up in December versus both 2017 and the previous month. For the year, however, production declined. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that collision repair industry production in December 2018 was up compared to both 2017 and November. Production remains […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Industry Production

American Family Acquires Ameriprise Auto & Home for $1.05 Billion

April 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company announced it has reached agreement to acquire Ameriprise Auto & Home (AAH), a De Pere, Wisconsin-based property-casualty insurance provider that primarily sells its products through a partnership with wholesale retailer Costco.  “With our proven track record and strong investments in our people, technology and other innovations, we know what […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Family

Boyd Group Expands Credit Facility to $400 Million to Support Acquisitions

April 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced that it has expanded its revolving credit facility to $400 million through the accordion feature available under its existing facility. “As we execute on our long-term growth strategy, we continue to see many attractive opportunities to make accretive acquisitions,” said Pat Pathipati, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group

IAA Announces Branch Expansions in Five States

April 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), announced expansions at branches in five states. The expansions have added more than 110 acres to IAA’s footprint in Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, New York, and Texas to address sellers’ logistical needs and provide increased inventory options for buyers. “By anticipating our current […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, Arkansas, Insurance Auto Auctions, Minnesota, New York State, Openings, Texas

LKQ Enters Diagnostic Services Business with Elite Electronics Acquisition

April 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced that it has acquired Elite Electronics, the Richardson, Texas based automotive diagnostic and repair services firm. This acquisition launches LKQ into the vehicle services market, converging LKQ’s parts and distribution business with Elite’s services to further facilitate customers’ needs. Elite Electronics provides mobile and on-site diagnostics for automotive collision and mechanical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Diagnostics, LKQ Corporation

Massachusetts Multiple Collision Repair Shop Owner Charged in $170,000 Insurance Fraud Case

April 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Massachusetts Multiple Collision Repair Shop Owner Charged in $170,000 Insurance Fraud Case

Attorney General alleges shop operator intentionally damaged vehicles to increase insurance payments. The owner of two collision repair shops in Massachusetts has been indicted in connection with a motor vehicle fraud scheme in which he allegedly intentionally damaged vehicles and stole more than $170,000 from 11 different insurance companies, Attorney General Maura Healey announced April […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Massachusetts

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