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Wren’s Collision Group Acquires its 15th Location

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Group yesterday announced the acquisition of a new collision repair center located at 2115 Cobb Pkwy NW in Kennesaw, Ga. The new location marks Wren’s 15th overall, with 13 in Georgia and two in Florida. With over 32 years of service, the new Kennesaw location has earned a reputation for excellence and built […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Wren's Collision Group

AkzoNobel Announces SEMA Show Demos, Car Reveals and Surprises with Dave Kindig

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

A newly-designed indoor exhibit space, an outdoor exhibit space, twice daily autograph sessions with Dave Kindig, educational presentations, Carbeat demonstrations ‒ and some exciting unveilings ‒ attendees are guaranteed entertainment, education and show-stopping vehicles with AkzoNobel at this year’s SEMA Show. AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced its programming for the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, SEMA Show

Intertek Warns of Potential Safety Issue with Some CAPA Certified 2019-2021 Subaru Ascent Manufactured by Hui Yih Industrial

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Intertek has issued a public notice, CAPA-Intertek PSN 24-02, warning of potential safety issues with 107 hoods manufactured by Hui Yih Industrial Co., Ltd. The hoods, with lot number 04/23A, have an AM Part Number: SB21195LAH and replace OEM Part Number: 57229XC00A9P. According to the Public Safety Notice, the striker and hinge mounting weldments may […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Intertek, Non-OEM Parts, Recalls

MOTOR Scholarship for Diverse Technicians Awarded to Two Automotive Students

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Information Systems, a Hearst company and provider of automotive data solutions, announced the recipients of the MOTOR Scholarship for Diverse Technicians, offered in collaboration with the TechForce Foundation. The MOTOR scholarships were awarded to automotive students Kyle D. of UTI-Lisle, Ill., and Brittany O. of Perry Technical Institute, Wash. These talented individuals have excelled in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor Information Systems, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of October

October 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

While up, the index remains below year ago levels. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis increased 0.3% from September in the first 15 days of October. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 203.5, down 2.8% from the full month of October 2023. Declining used vehicle prices allow […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Dan Chait Named Next CEO at JM Family Enterprises

October 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Current CEO Brent Burns announces plans to retire and remain on Board of Directors. JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with more than $20 billion in revenue, announced that Dan Chait, currently president and chief operating officer (COO), has been named president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. He is succeeding Brent Burns as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: JM Family Enterprises, People, Southeast Toyota Distributors

Emily Holtby Named Vice President, Government Relations at AIA Canada

October 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced that Emily Holtby has joined the association as its new Vice President of Government Relations, bringing her extensive experience in advocacy and public policy to the Association. In this role, Holtby will lead AIA Canada’s efforts to engage with federal and provincial governments on key industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, People

SkillsUSA Instructors Recognized as Winners for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence

October 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SkillsUSA instructors are among 25 outstanding teachers from 19 states who are winners for the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. In total, $1.5 million in cash prizes were awarded to the teachers and their programs. The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence was started in 2017 by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Career and Technical Education, Harbor Freight Tools

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up Nearly 17% in September

October 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Policies in Force September 2024

Premiums written up 25% in the third quarter year-over-year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 22,803,500 in September an increase of 3,285,900 or 16.8% from 19,517,600 in September 2023. September was also up from 21,541,600 personal auto policies in June at the end of the second […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

Winter Projected Warmer and Drier in the Southern U.S., Wetter North

October 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Drought relief likely in the Ohio River Valley and Great Lakes regions due to La Nina. A slowly-developing La Nina is favored to influence conditions for the upcoming winter across most of the country, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released today by the Climate Prediction Center — a division of NOAA’s National Weather Service. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: NOAA, Winter Forecast

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