CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for CollisionWeek Editor

Traffic Volume Increased in November

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Traffic Volume

Compared to the same month in 2017, traffic volume in the U.S. was up in November. The 12-month rolling average sets new record. Travel volume in November increased on a year-over-year basis. This is the second straight month where the monthly driving total increased on a year-over-year basis after declining in September. In total just […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Traffic Volume

Business Groups Support Legislation Limiting Presidential Tariff Powers

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has joined 29 other business organizations calling for Congress to support legislation that would place new limits on presidential authority to impose tariffs for national security reasons. In a letter addressed to Congress, MEMA and the other groups supported the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (BCTAA), […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tariffs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Sherwin-Williams Now I-CAR Sustaining Partner

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Beginning in 2019, automotive refinish professionals can earn I-CAR credit for completing Sherwin-Williams training courses at no additional cost through Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes participating in I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner program. “The more we can help our customers achieve I-CAR Gold Class designation, the more successful they will be in their business,” said Rod Habel, Sherwin-Williams Director […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, I-CAR, Sherwin-Williams

CARSTAR Announces Advisory Board Members

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced its 2019 advisory council members for the U.S. and Canada.  These franchise partners meet throughout the year to review operations, explore growth initiatives and provide guidance on key issues or opportunities. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the CARSTAR Advisory Board for the U.S. and CARSTAR Advisory Council for Canada are comprised of longtime […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR

CIECA Announces 2019 Board Officers

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that its Board of Trustees has elected the following officers for 2019: Chairman: Steve Betley, Insurance Auto Auctions Vice Chair: Kim DeVallance Caron, Enterprise Holdings Treasurer: Jeff Schroder, Car-Part.com Secretary: Michael Naoom, Safelite Solutions Past Chair: Clint Marlow, Allstate Insurance These officers will serve on CIECA’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People

Interview: Robert McKenzie, Refinish Distributors Alliance

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Robert McKenzie

In our video interview, McKenzie, executive director of the Refinish Distributors Alliance, details the challenges distributors face in a changing industry and how his organization works to help its members succeed. As the collision repair industry changes in response to both increasing vehicle technology, consolidation, and changing consumer preferences, the paint, body and equipment (PBE) […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Axalta Reports Refinish Sales Up 3.1 Percent in Fourth Quarter

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) reported net sales of $1,158.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of 0.6 percent, including 3.3 percent negative foreign currency translation impact. Constant currency net sales increased 2.7 percent in the period, driven by 4.4 percent higher average selling prices, offset partly by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings

Modine Exploring Strategic Alternatives for Automotive Business

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Modine logo

Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE:MOD) announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its automotive business. “Today’s announcement reinforces our strategic priority to continue to grow our global, market leading positions in Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, Commercial Vehicle, and Off-Highway market segments, both organically and inorganically,” Burke added.  “Building upon the momentum from our significant acquisition in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Modine

Peter Bains Named Territory Manager at Uniparts OEM Canada

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uniparts OEM Canada announced that Peter Bains has joined their sales team as Territory Manager, British Columbia. Bains brings over 15 years’ experience in project management, executive management, business development, supply management, coaching & training. He began his career in the industry with National Car Rental where he worked on business development for collision centers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, People, Uniparts OEM Canada

Collision Repair Education Foundation Receives $75,000 Support from Enterprise Holdings Foundation 

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that the Enterprise Holdings Foundation has continued its support of the organization with a contribution of $75,000 to support collision education. The donation benefits the industry by enhancing the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s ability to offer grants and scholarships to career and technical schools and colleges and the students […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Workforce Development

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 703
  • 704
  • 705
  • 706
  • 707
  • …
  • 1081
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Classic Collision Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Diagnostics Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • 45.1 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically for Memorial Day May 22, 2025
  • U.S. Average Vehicle Age Rises to 12.8 Years in 2025 May 22, 2025
  • Doan Group Adds South Carolina Franchise May 22, 2025
  • Carolinas Collision Association Awards $16,000 in Tool Grants to Eight Students May 22, 2025
  • UAP/NAPA Joins I-CAR Canada Sustaining Partnership Program May 22, 2025
  • Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in First Half of May May 21, 2025
  • Congressional Committee Approves Tax Code Changes Benefiting Auto Repair Facilities May 21, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in