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OPS Partners With Volkswagen for Collision Repair Parts Procurement Technology Suite

November 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Overall Parts Solutions (OPS) announced a national partnership with Volkswagen Group of America (VW)  integrating OPS’s technologies in VW dealerships across the country to provide a single electronic pipeline to quickly identify, locate and deliver auto parts for collision repair facilities. The OPS Technology Suite will power VW’s “Genuine Advantage Program” that enables dealers to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, OEM Parts, Overall Parts Solutions, Volkswagen

Audatex Launches Diagnostic Solution for Collision Repair and Auto Service Shops

November 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Pre-post scan tool with included Identifix DirectHit knowledgebase and integrated access to the iATN Network Audatex announced the launch of Audatex Vehicle Health Check (VHC), a vehicle scan, diagnostic and repair for both collision or mechanical repair. “As the growing population of smart cars and ADAS equipped vehicles (Advance Driver-Assisted Systems) escalates, so does the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Diagnostics

AkzoNobel Launches Digital Workflow Tool

November 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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AkzoNobel announced a new digital tool, Carbeat, that offers collision repair facilities simpler workflows and easier access to information by giving a real-time overview of the repair process. This information is then made available to managers, team leaders, technicians and third parties, which in turn creates improved transparency and communication. The application is deployed on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel

Spectra Premium Produces First CAPA Certified Radiators

November 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spectra Premium certified its first CAPA products to become the first and only manufacturer of CAPA Certified radiators. This is the crowning achievement of the Spectra Premium – CAPA partnership, which began earlier this year.  “This achievement is another testament to our commitment to always go above and beyond our customers’ needs. The new CAPA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts, Spectra Premium Industries

AutoNation Signs Multi-Year Agreement to Support Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Program

November 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced that it has partnered with Waymo, the Alphabet Inc., self-driving technology company, in a multi-year agreement to support Waymo’s autonomous vehicle program. AutoNation will offer strategic capabilities to maximize the life of Waymo’s vehicles across the United States. AutoNation franchised stores, AutoNation USA stores and other AutoNation locations, will provide long-term […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AutoNation, Autonomous Vehicles, Waymo

Copart Expands Phoenix Location

November 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the expansion of its Phoenix, Ariz. location. “We are very excited about the expansion,” said Copart Phoenix General Manager Jonathan Black. “For our sellers and transporters, this project centralized the facility’s entrance. For our buyers, it increased the size of the loadout area. These changes will improve efficiency for an even […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Copart, Openings

Gene Scambray Receives I-CAR Chairman’s Award

November 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), has named Gene Scambray as the recipient of its 2017 Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary. The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by the Executive Committee of the I-CAR International Board of Directors. Scambray has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chairman's Award, I-CAR

Industry Awards over $600,000 in Grants to Support Collision Repair Schools, Collision Student of the Year Honored

November 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Last night at SEMA show, the Collision Repair Education Foundation, with the support of its industry partners and I-CAR committees, announced the schools receiving grants to improve collision repair education programs across the country. The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced more than $600,000 in Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grants that were possible due to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Makeover Grant, SEMA

AkzoNobel and HELLA S.A. Introduce Wanda Brand in Spain

November 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it is introducing of its vehicle refinishes brand Wanda in Europe through it’s long-term partner HELLA S.A. Spain is the first European country to see the launch of Wanda and will be introduced in other European countries starting next year. “As part of the AkzoNobel high-performing product family, Wanda draws on world-leading expertise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Europe, Spain, Wanda

Kent Automotive Launches Mobile App for Cost Recovery

November 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Automotive, a division of Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS) announced the release of a mobile app to make repair parts tracking and cost recovery easier and faster for collision repair centers. Kent Automotive’s PROS Profit Enhancement Tool app is available for download at Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The PROS mobile app allows users […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kent Automotive, Lawson Products

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