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AASP/NJ Hosts a Day with Mike Anderson and Friends September 29

August 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will present a day with noted industry expert Mike Anderson from Collision Advice and friends on Saturday, September 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gran Centurions in Clark, N.J. There is no charge for AASP/NJ members to attend this event; non-members pay $300. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-NJ

3M Annual Training Forum Helps Collision Repair Instructors Stay Current on Latest Technology

August 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M School Instructor Training

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division has stepped up its efforts to help America’s collision repair instructors deliver the best possible education to their students through the 3M Technical Training Forum, an annual educational program held at 3M World Headquarters in St. Paul, Minn. Two four-day sessions are held at no cost for secondary and post-secondary trade […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Career and Technical Education

Collision Repair Education Foundation Accepting Nominations for Instructor of the Year

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Instructor of the Year award that recognizes the achievement of secondary and post-secondary collision school instructors. A nomination form is available online. An instructor must be nominated by a third party. However, the third party should notify the nominated instructor prior […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Instructor of the Year

Elite Body Shop Solutions Launches Online Academy

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Elite Body Shop Academy logo

Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions, announced the launch of Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Academy. This online academy is designed to offer unique and fresh educational solutions for collision industry professionals seeking a competitive advantage for their businesses. In addition to the free Elite Webinar Series the company has been hosting on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elite Body Shop Solutions

Coalition Launches Campaign to Oppose Section 232 Auto Tariffs

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Driving American Jobs Coalition, a group representing the United States’ auto manufacturers, parts suppliers, auto dealers, parts distributors, retailers, and vehicle service providers, announced the formation of a new coalition to oppose potential new tariffs on imported automobiles and motor vehicle parts. In July, the U.S. Department of Commerce heard testimony from OEM and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Alliance, Auto Care Association, Global Automakers, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tariffs, U.S. Department of Commerce

Motor Vehicle Deaths Estimated to Remain Stable in First Half of 2018

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

traffic death projection

National Safety Council cautions that if trend continues, U.S. could see its third straight year with as many as 40,000 roadway deaths. Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate the recent upward trend in motor vehicle deaths has continued its leveling off, with the number of fatalities in the first six months of 2018 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Safety Council, Traffic Fatalities

AMA Group, Australian Robotics Firm Developing Collision Repair-Bot for Plastic Parts

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) in Australia is supporting a collaborative project with Tradiebot Industries to deliver the world’s first automated vehicle panel repair system. As part of the project, Tradiebot Industries will collaborate with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC) on developing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AMA Group, Australia, Robotics, Tradiebot Industries

Traffic Volume Continued to Rise in June

August 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Traffic Volume

Compared to the same month the previous year, traffic volume in the U.S. was up in June. The 12-month rolling average set another record high level. Travel volume in June increased on a year-over-year basis. Increased driving, coupled with higher numbers of new, insured vehicles, has supported higher collision repair industry volume and auto physical […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Traffic Volume

Root Insurance Raises $100 Million Funding, Enters Oregon Auto Insurance Market

August 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root Insurance, the car insurance company that incorporates individual driving behavior in every quote, announced yesterday $100 million in Series D funding. This latest round, led by Tiger Global Management, raises Root’s valuation to $1 billion and provides additional capital to deepen penetration in existing markets, expand into new states, and fuel hiring plans, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Root Insurance, Venture Capital

Copart Opens of New Location in Spartanburg, South Carolina

August 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its newest South Carolina location at 1921 Nazareth Church Road in Spartanburg. “We’re ready to expand our footprint in the Upstate region of South Carolina,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “The new Spartanburg location adds 96 acres of land to provide service to auto buyers and sellers. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Openings, South Carolina

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