Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the second quarter of 2018. The report includes a deep dive into how data analytics are now embedded into most levels of insurance organizations, presenting both challenges and opportunities. In this edition of the Industry Trends Report, Mitchell executives provide views on the most recent industry […]
Gary Danowski Named Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish at PPG
Danowski succeeds John Outcalt who will retire August 1 after 35 year career with PPG. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced Gary Danowski, current vice president, automotive coatings, will become vice president, global automotive refinish, effective July 1. Danowski will replace John Outcalt, who has announced his intent to retire, effective Aug. 1. Danowski joined PPG in 1982 […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the recipients of several scholarship programs funded by industry partners including those from CCC Information Services, I-CAR Nashville Committee, National Auto Body Council and Service King Collision Repair Centers. CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship The Foundation and CCC Information Services Inc. announced three exceptional students as […]
Mazda and CCC Working Together on Recall Data to Address Vehicle Safety
Vehicle manufacturer is sharing open recall data with CCC, reaching thousands of collision repair centers with an automatic alert as they write estimates for affected vehicles. CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today that it is working with Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) to address vehicle safety, creating a new method for the automaker to […]
Small Business Optimism Index Soars
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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