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Gas Consumption Up Over 4% for Week Ending June 5

June 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Government statistics continue to show week over week improvements, but the 4-week moving average is still down over 20% compared to 2019. There is more good news on the state of economic activity as for the third straight week and eight of the last nine weeks, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Demand

IAA Announces Five Branch Relocations and Expansions

June 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced branch relocations and expansions in five key markets in California, Texas, New Jersey, Virginia, and South Dakota. The five locations now provide significantly more inventory storage in addition to updated branch facilities.  “We strive to ensure that our extensive facility footprint is consistently meeting the needs of our buying and selling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Auto Auctions, New York State, Openings, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia

Noblr Car Insurance Launches In Louisiana

June 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Noblr announced its auto insurance is now available in Louisiana. Noblr provides an app-powered, personalized car insurance experience that rewards members’ good driving behaviors with continuous, real-time competitive rates. “We’re excited to launch in our sixth state, and to bring an empowering car insurance experience to drivers across Louisiana,” said Gary Tolman, Noblr Co-founder & […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Louisiana, Noblr

Safety Insurance Extends 15% Auto Relief Credit Through June 30

June 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Safety Insurance today announced the extension of its Personal Auto Relief Credit through June 30, reflecting changing consumer patterns and needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The original credit was announced in April and offered all eligible Safety Insurance personal auto policyholders a 15% credit off their premium for the months of April and May. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Premiums, Safety Insurance

Longtime Automotive Lift Institute Leader E.K. “Chic” Fox Passes Away

June 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Longtime Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) leader E.K. “Chic” Fox died at home in Indiatlantic, Fla., on June 6 after a long illness. Fox dedicated 43 years of his life to ALI and improving automotive lift safety. Fox was named the first president of ALI in 1974 after working 12 years in support of the organization. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Obituary, People

U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up Over 4.5% in May Compared to 2019

June 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

For the 22nd straight month, the increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. Auto insurance prices down dramatically in wake of pandemic refunds and discounts. The most recent government figures on inflation through May 2020 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues above the rate of general […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices, consumer price index

Multi-State MAACO Operator Stonewall Road Automotive Group Acquired

June 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Calder Capital, LLC announced the sale of multi-state MAACO franchise operator, Stonewall Road Automotive Group LLC (SRAG), to Collision Consolidation Company LLC. SRAG operates five locations in metro Detroit, Mich., four in Maryland and one in Ohio and is one of the largest multi-unit franchisees within the national MAACO system. The company will continue to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, MAACO, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Stonewall Road Automotive Group

AkzoNobel Provides Business Update as it Weathers COVID-19 Storm

June 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

As the global pandemic continues to evolve, AkzoNobel in a statement today announced it remains focused on ensuring employee health and safety and maintaining business continuity. The company said the steps taken to continue serving customers and rapidly reduce costs are proving successful, while at the same time keeping the organization intact and able to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Coronavirus

Cameron Dickson Named COO at Joe Hudson’s Collision Center

June 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center (JHCC) today announced that it has named Cameron Dickson Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1. Dickson, currently the Regional Director of Operations, succeeds Mike Thames, who will continue to work full time for the Company in an advisory role.  “It has been exciting to watch Cameron’s continued growth into a key […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Joe Hudson's Collision Center, People

ASE Mourns the Loss of Founder Jack Pohanka

June 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jack Pohanka, one of the founders and former chairman of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), passed away on May 17 at the age of 92. “Jack Pohanka was a visionary who made an incredible impact on the entire automotive industry,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “ASE would not be the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Obituary, People, Pohanka Automotive Group

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