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Fix Auto Canada Adds New Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario

November 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto Cornwall has joined its network in Ontario. Owner David Andre has been in the automotive industry for 25 years, with 10 of those years as a shop owner. “It was a combination of family history and a passion for repairing cars that got me into the industry initially,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Ontario

U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers Preliminary Nine-Month 2019 Results Show 13% Underwriting Income Increase

November 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

A.M Best reports the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry’s net underwriting income improved in the first nine months of 2019 by 13% compared with the same prior-year period to $4.5 billion, as growth in net earned premiums offset year-over-year increases in incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses, underwriting expenses and policyholder dividends. This financial review is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Earnings, Property Casualty Insurance

Driving the Future Theme for the May 3-5 WIN Educational Conference

November 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

WIN 2020 Conference logo

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced details on its next Educational Conference being held May 3-5in Newport Beach, Calif.  “Driving the Future” is the 2020 theme for the two-and-a-half-day event that brings education, connection and celebration to collision industry professionals each year.  “Being held in one of the most iconic locations in California, Newport Beach […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Women's Industry Network

BASF Raises Over $200,000 to Support Collision Repair Education Foundation and Future Technicians

November 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Students around the country enrolled in automotive refinish programs can look forward to new spray guns and other needed resources thanks to the generosity of leading global coatings provider, BASF. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) received donations this month including spray guns, paint, materials and equipment with an estimated value of $200,000 that will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Workforce Development

U.S. Independent Collision Repair Shop Population Continues to Grow in 2019

November 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Repair Shop Population 2015-2019

Data on the collision repair shop population shows the number of independent establishments continued to grow in the first quarter. The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the independent collision repair facility population in the first quarter of the 2019 continued to increase in the U.S. overall. The first quarter […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Shop Population

Tesla Introduces Futuristic Cybertruck

November 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Tesla unveiled its long awaited electric light pickup truck last night at an event in California. The futuristic design, including its “Ultra-Hard 30X” Cold-Rolled stainless steel body, has received mixed reviews with some seeing the design becoming a niche vehicle and others believing its futuristic design bolsters Tesla’s brand and the future of light trucks. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tesla

Collision Industry Foundation Calls for Support for Mass Shooting Victims’ Family

November 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

In August of this year, two collision repairers, Andre and Jordan Anchondo, lost their lives during the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, leaving behind three young children. In response, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) introduced a “Campaign of Caring” in September seeking to inspire the industry to raise money for the Anchondo family, owners […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, El Paso, People, Texas

Automotive Lift Institute to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in 2020

November 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

ALI 75th Anniversary logo

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) will celebrate 75 years as the lift industry safety watchdog in 2020. The ALI Board of Directors adopted a resolution recognizing the milestone at its annual meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 3 and pledged that the organization will continue to explore new concepts and approaches to promote the safe […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute

ASE Honors 53 Technicians During Annual Meeting

November 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fifty-three automotive professionals were recognized on November 13 at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. Forty-one companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Awards

Fix Network Canada Opens First Supercentres in Quebec

November 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Groupe Véronneau opens two locations with Fix Network collision repair, auto glass and auto service brands under one roof. Valérie Véronneau and her teams have opened the first two Fix Network Supercentres comprised of Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass and Speedy Auto Service in Coaticook and Sherbrooke East, Quebec, Canada. The opening of the new centers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Network Affiliations

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