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Mazda and Toyota Establish U.S. Manufacturing Joint-Venture Company

March 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have established their new joint-venture company, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. (MTMUS), that will produce vehicles in Huntsville, Ala. starting in 2021. The new plant will have the capacity to produce 150,000 units of Mazda’s crossover model that will be newly introduced to the North American market and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mazda, Toyota

Fayetteville Collision Repair and Refinishing Program Draft Days March 13-14

March 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) announced that “Draft (Hiring) Days” have been scheduled in conjunction with the upcoming class of 2018 graduation for students in its Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology and Automotive Systems Technology programs.  The two-day event consists of student observations by employers on Tuesday, March 13, from 1-4:30 p.m., followed by opportunities […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Waymo Expanding Heavy-Duty Truck Self-Driving Technology Pilot to Georgia

March 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Waymo’s, the former Google self-driving car project, announced it is turning its  attention to the trucking industry. Starting next week, Waymo will launch a pilot in Atlanta, Ga. where its self-driving trucks will carry cargo bound for Google’s data centers. Over the past year, Waymo has been conducting road tests of its self-driving trucks in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Waymo

Fenix Parts Begins Proxy Solicitation for Merger

March 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FENX) announced that proxy materials have been mailed to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 27, in order to allow them to vote on the proposed merger with an affiliate of Stellex Capital Management LP that was announced last month. A copy of the proxy statement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts

Car-O-Liner Announces Nissan and Infiniti Collision Repair Equipment Approvals

March 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner announced the approval from Nissan and Infiniti for the following collision repair products: CR200 Short Cycle Steel and Aluminum Spotter Aluminum Workstation including the CR200 Spotter NWS 1200 Nitrogen Plastic Welder Car-O-Liner’s Aluminum Workstation employs the short cycle weld process of the CR200 while using keys, studs and pins for effective dent repairs. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Car-O-Liner, Infiniti, Nissan

Diamond Standard Releases Results of 2009 Honda Fit 40 MPH IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test

March 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diamond Standard IIHS Honda Fit Test

Diamond Standard Parts, the Tennessee-based manufacturer of non-OEM collision repair parts, released results of crash tests it commissioned to demonstrate the performance of its bumper reinforcements meet OEM specifications. On February 21, MGA Design Research Corporation of Burlington, Wisc. performed a 40 mile per hour (MPH) moderate overlap test to the Insurance Institute for Highway […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Testing, Diamond Standard, Non-OEM Parts

California Regulator Orders Access Insurance Company to Stop All Business Operations

March 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

California  Insurance Commissioner Jones issued a Cease and Desist Order against Access Insurance Company, which requires the company to immediately stop transacting, soliciting, negotiating, or administering and writing any new or renewal insurance business of any kind in the state of California. According to the insurance company’s website it is licensed to provide auto insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, California

Axalta Refinish Business Receives Global Leadership Award

March 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Based on its recent analysis of automotive refinish coatings market, Frost & Sullivan recognized Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) with its 2017 Global Market Leadership Award. Axalta has successfully established itself as a leader in providing best-in-class products and superior customer value through its focus on continuous innovation and dedication to maintaining strong customer relationships. “Axalta’s […]

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

Vehicle Manufacturers Join More than 100 Organizations to Urge the US Senate to Pass Autonomous Vehicle Legislation

March 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Monday, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers  joined more than 100 organizations and companies in sending a letter to the U.S. Senate to advocate for action on the bipartisan AV START Act. According to the Alliance, the AV START Act represents “…an historic opportunity for Congress to establish a technology neutral regulatory framework to advance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, legislation

Axalta Acquires Manufacturing and Distribution Site in Sacramento

March 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Facility will expand Axalta’s West Coast presence and support growth of industrial and refinish businesses Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced that it has acquired a state of the art manufacturing and distribution facility in Sacramento, Calif. to support growth in its North American Industrial and Refinish businesses. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Axalta has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Axalta Coating Systems, California

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