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ASE Education Foundation Urges Industry Members to Serve as Mentors

October 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of its continuing effort to address the shortage of automotive service professionals, the ASE Education Foundation is encouraging industry members to volunteer their time and expertise to serve as mentors. “The ASE Education Foundation always welcomes industry members who want to help us address the technician shortage by working with local high school […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Mentoring, Workforce Development

Heather McMahon Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees

October 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced Heather McMahon, Vice President of Material Damage, Corporate Claims for Erie Insurance, joined its Board of Trustees. “The Foundation is delighted to have Heather join our Board of Trustees,” says CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Her industry experience and her passion for promoting education will certainly be a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Erie Insurance, People

Marie Grant Named Acting Commissioner of Maryland Insurance Administration

October 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Maryland Insurance Administration welcomed new Acting Commissioner Marie Grant, who joined the Administration on October 1. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore, Grant will assume the permanent Commissioner role in 2025 pending confirmation by the Senate Executive Nominations Committee during the upcoming legislative session. Grant comes to the Insurance Administration from the Maryland Department of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Maryland, Maryland Insurance Administration, People

September Light Vehicle Sales Rate Up in U.S.

October 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

While sales rate improved year-over-year, NADA reduced its full-year sales forecast. New light-vehicle sales in September 2024 totaled a SAAR of 15.8 million units, an increase of 0.5% year-over year, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report. Following a strong start to the year in Q1 2024, where raw sales volumes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

Longshoremen’s Union and Port Operators Reach Tentative Agreement to Settle Strike, Ports Reopened

October 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15, 2025 and return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues. In a joint statement released last night, they announced that the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Strike

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Northern Ireland

October 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced its expansion in Northern Ireland with the appointment of its fourth collision repair center in the region. Owned and managed by Nathan Hogg and his wife, Natalie, Fix Auto Greenisland is positioned on the banks of the Belfast Lough to serve motorists in northern Belfast, Carrickfergus and in neighboring communities. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Refinish Distributors Alliance Hosts Record Attendees at Fall Impact Performance Conference

October 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that it had a record number of attendees at its Fall Impact Performance Conference on September 24-26, at the Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown in Salt Lake City, Utah. Executive Director Ben Jacobson welcomed the attendees, including RDA members, manufacturer partners, and special guests. The conference theme focused on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Refinish Distributors Alliance

Michael Caljouw Appointed Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner

October 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced October 2 the appointment of Michael T. Caljouw as Commissioner of the Division of Insurance (DOI), an agency overseen by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) within the Executive Office of Economic Development. “Our administration is committed to ensuring a level playing field for businesses and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Massachusetts, People

CCC Reports Total Cost of Repair Up 3.7% in First Half of 2024

October 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Third quarter Crash Course report explores trends impacting auto claims and collision repair. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:CCCS) today published its Crash Course Q3 2024 Report, identifying the key trends that will shape the auto claims and collision repair industry in 2025. The report examines pressing challenges such as the impact of inflation and labor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Claim Severity, Crash Course, Electric Vehicles, Labor Rates, Total Loss

Quality Collision Group Acquires North Carolina Collision Repair Facility

October 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Triangle Collision in Morrisville, N.C. This acquisition positions QCG to serve the greater Raleigh metropolitan area better and brings the total number of QCG partners to 71 nationwide. “Acquiring Triangle Collision is a key step in our strategic growth,” said Executive Vice President of Operations Blake Farley. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, North Carolina, Quality Collision Group

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