Promises dramatic improvement in cost and time for body repairs. At Tesla’s 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting on Tuesday, Elon Musk, Tesla’s Chairman and CEO, provided an update on the vehicle manufacturer’s previously announced plans to open its own collision repair centers. In response to a question about the the expansion of Tesla service centers and […]
Micro Auto Paint & Supplies Named BASF Distributor of the Year
Micro Auto Paint & Supplies won the BASF Automotive Refinish 2017 Distributor of the Year award at the annual ColorSource conference. Approximately 135 of BASF’s single-line distribution partners attended the conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. “Micro has been a critically important BASF partner in the Midwest for over 30 years,” said Denise Kingstrom, Distribution Director, Automotive […]
UK National Body Repair Association Calls on Insurers to Address Collision Repair Cost Inflation
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA), the trade body for collision repairers in the UK, is calling on the insurance industry to do more in helping repairers keep up with rising costs. The announcement follows recent news that Audatex will be increasing their prices up 3.5 percent in the UK starting July 1. According to […]
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Hire More Than 8,500 College Graduates in U.S.
More than 5,800 Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations throughout the U.S. plan to hire 8,500 college graduates into the Enterprise Management Training program and 2,000 interns into the Management Internship program this year. The company also plans to hire an additional 500 graduates in Canada. And for the first time, ties are not required. “This more flexible […]
The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops Now Available in Audio Version
The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops is now available in an audio version according to Dave Luehr, author of the book and his co-author, Stacey Phillips, announced that as of yesterday, people can purchase an audio version of the book that was released last year. “I felt that the book was very well received […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in March
Production was down in March versus 2017 but up from February. Production hourly wage up 14 percent versus previous year. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that collision repair industry production in March remained below the record levels it had achieved in […]
Fix Auto Australia Adds Collision Repair Facility to Network in New South Wales
Fix Auto Australia is pleased to announce the addition of Fix Auto Shoalhaven to its network in New South Wales. Fix Auto Shoalhaven’s owner-operator, Ron McGuire, has over 35 years’ experience in the collision repair industry. Having begun his career in the food industry, he was soon inspired by his brother’s panel shop, and began […]
GM and Honda Partner on Battery Development
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) and Honda (NYSE:HMC) announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American market. Under […]
AkzoNobel’s Dave Smith Passes Away
AkzoNobel announced that Dave Smith, Regional Sales Leader for the U.S. East Market, passed away May 28. In a statement, the paint system manufacturer said: It is with great sadness that AkzoNobel announces the death of our dear friend and colleague, Dave Smith, who passed away on May 28, 2018. Dave was much respected by […]
Mercedes-Benz Launches Vehicle Subscription Plan in the U.S.
Pilot program that includes insurance, roadside assistance and maintenance will be available in Nashville and Philadelphia. Mercedes-Benz yesterday launched its Mercedes-Benz Collection subscription service. The program, that was announced in April, is a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and Mercedes-Benz dealers, Mercedes-Benz Collection allows subscribers to switch between different types of vehicles […]
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