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Small Business Optimism Index Soars

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Continuing its historic run, the NFIB Index hit several records in May. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased in May to the second highest level in the NFIB survey’s 45-year history. The index rose to 107.8, a three-point gain, with small businesses reporting high numbers in several key areas […]

Registration Opens for MSO Symposium

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The MSO Symposium announced that registration is now open for its 2018 event will take place during NACE Automechanika on Thursday, August 9th, in Atlanta, Ga. at the Georgia World Congress Center. The MSO also announced its 2018 Advisory Board following a meeting of industry executives, ASA staff and board members. This year’s Advisory Board […]

Gasoline Prices Decline as U.S. Demand Dips

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At $2.92, the national gas price average has dropped four cents since the beginning of June. Monday’s average is three cents less than a week ago, six cents more than a month ago and 58 cents more expensive than a year ago. On the week, only eight states saw prices increase while all others dropped […]

PPG Offers New Course to Prep Refinish Preppers

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PPG has introduced a course to train technicians in the craft of refinish preparation. The course is intended to answer a critical industry need for knowledgeable and skilled assistant technicians. The two-day class, called “Refinish Preparation Specialist Training,” is designed for entry-level assistant refinish technicians who have never received any formal PPG training and work […]

Copart Opens North Carolina Location for Disaster Recovery Response

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Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of a new location in Lumberton, North Carolina. The location will function as a catastrophe response facility and store vehicles collected from severe weather events along the United States’ North Atlantic coastline. “Copart is committed to having the most agile and rapid vehicle recovery response for clients and communities […]

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Down in April

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Second consecutive month with year-over-year declines. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, average wholesale used vehicle prices registered their second consecutive year-over-year price decline in April. However, April prices were seasonally strong, despite softer retail demand.  Prices appeared to be particularly strong for off-lease vehicles, which is testimony to […]

Grand Opening of Nagy’s Collision Centers Medina Location on July 27

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Nagy’s Collision Centers announced the grand opening of its Medina location, which will be celebrated at an event on Friday, July 27, at 5060 Lake Road in Medina. The facility will be Nagy’s 12th location. The event, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon and […]

FCA US Mopar Parts Distribution Center Honored with LEED Gold Environmental Award

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The FCA US LLC Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Romulus, Michigan, has been honored with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold award for achieving excellence in green building standards. Administered by the United States Green Building Council, the PDC is the fourth FCA US facility to receive the elite designation. The […]

AASP/NJ Hosts Strategic Improvements Seminar June 25

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The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the first event in a series of brand new collision repair training seminars for 2018 which will take place June 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ultimate Collision Repair, Inc. in Edison, N.J. The seminar, Open Your Eyes. . . And You […]

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