California Assembly Bill 2276 (AB 2276), that seeks to modify collision repair labor survey regulations that came into effect last year, has been scheduled for a hearing before the Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 16. The legislation, similar to proposed legislation (AB 1679) that died in the Appropriations Committee earlier this year, was approved by the […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in February
Production was down in February versus 2017 but up from January. Production hourly wage up over 9 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 February continued to decline from the record levels it […]
CARSTAR Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in South Dakota
Network now operates in 34 states in the U.S. CARSTAR announced the addition of its first collision repair center in South Dakota to its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities. With the addition, CARSTAR has expanded its U.S. footprint to 34 states. CARSTAR Collision Center-Rapid City, part of Granite Buick GMC and Granite Nissan, is […]
Universal Technical Institute Reports Revenue Down 4.4% in Fiscal Second Quarter
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) reported financial results for the fiscal 2018 second quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for the quarter were $80.7 million, compared to $82.5 million for the prior year period. The year-over-year revenue variance was primarily attributable to a 4.4 percent decrease in UTI’s average student population. Operating expenses for […]
Consumers Union Says Uber, Waymo Crashes Raise Safety Concerns with Self-Driving Cars
Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports, today called on companies developing automated driving systems, including Uber and Waymo, to take a safe and transparent approach to the testing and commercial use of self-driving vehicles. Crashes involving Uber and Waymo vehicles occurred recently during testing on public roads. Uber’s crash led the company to […]
Fix Automotive Network Conference Brings Brands Together in Niagara Falls
The Fix Automotive Network (FAN), that consists of Fix Auto, Speedy Auto Service and NOVUS Glass, came together in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada for their first national conference as one family with one vision. In 2017, Fix Auto World announced an agreement to purchase several glass and automotive aftermarket companies, previously owned by the Skidmore […]
UK’s RAC Adds Telematics Diagnostic Monitoring and Repair Referrals to Usage-Based Insurance Program
Insurer will monitor diagnostic trouble codes and offer preemptive maintenance alerts and referrals for its usage-based insurance customers Every driver taking out RAC Black Box Car Insurance who opts for complimentary RAC breakdown coverage or already has existing RAC roadside assistance coverage is now automatically being given access to the RAC’s new state-of-the art ‘connected’ […]
Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee Approved OEM Collision Repair Parts and Procedures Bill
Legislation expands OEM parts requirement to 48 months, requires OEM collision repair procedures. The Rhode Island Senate Committee on the Judiciary yesterday approved an amended version of Senate Bill 2679 (SB 2679) that expands the state’s existing requirement that insurers pay for OEM parts on claims for 30 months after a vehicle is manufactured to […]
Knox Auto Parts Acquires Auto Recycling Facility in Alabama
Knox Auto Parts announced it has purchased B&D Automotive in Birmingham, Ala., expanding the family owned business to its third automotive recycling facility. “When the opportunity to move in to the Birmingham market became available we felt it was a natural fit. Strategically the location gives us the ability to be in a large market […]
Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair Launches Motormouth Campaign
Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair and Service (MNCARS) announced the launch of its Motormouth campaign to enable automotive professionals to promote auto service and collision repair careers. MNCARS has created a toolbox of information to help individuals get started. The Motormouth toolbox contains a variety of resources, tips and materials to help industry members get […]
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