The next Guild 21 conference call, that takes place today at 2 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. PST), will feature Doug Kelly and Jake Rodenroth from asTech. The pair will examine issues surrounding collision repair diagnostic scanning. Registration for the call is available online. If you have registered for previous concalls, you do not need to […]
PPG Releases Training Schedule for Early 2018
PPG has announced its collision refinish training schedule for the first quarter of 2018. Classes cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that PPG paint technicians stay up to date with their refinish certification and knowledge of PPG products, processes and technological advances. Classes are held at PPG Business Development Centers […]
US Light Vehicle Market to See Increased Product Launch Activity in 2018
Automakers are expected to see launch of about 75 new models in 2018; contrasting with about 53 in 2017 and an expected 56 in 2019, according to IHS Markit forecasts. IHS Markit has reviewed expected major new-product launches from 2017 through 2019. The firm forecasts about 75 new models will see market sales launch throughout […]
Most Influential Women Award Nominations Close January 15
The nomination deadline is approaching for the Women Industry Network’s Most Influential Women Award. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 15, and women working in any segment of the collision repair industry are eligible for consideration. The winners will be recognized at an awards gala held during the 2018 WIN Educational Conference, May 7-9, […]
ASA Encourages Members to Contact Congressional Representatives on Vehicle Data Access Bill
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, (R-Ga.), is currently developing an automotive data access bill that will create a stakeholder committee at the U.S. Department of Transportation, allowing policymakers to hear from all sides of the automated vehicle discussion and ensure the independent repairer has a seat at the […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Partners with Techforce Foundation and S/P2 on Career Fairs
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced it will be partnering with the TechForce Foundation and S/P2 on high school and college transportation career fair events taking place in 2018. Through these partnerships, the events will bring together collision, auto service, heavy duty, and diesel students but will also help ensure attending students have resumes ready […]
Interview: Bob Redding, Automotive Service Association
ASA’s Washington Representative details Federal legislation and issues of importance to the collision repair and automotive service industries. Legislative and regulatory issues are numerous for the collision repair industry. From legislation that seeks to define the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles, to regulations covering the insurance industry and its dealings with customers and repairers, […]
Small Business Optimism Index Down Slightly in December
While down, the NFIB average monthly optimism sets all-time record high in 2017. Increasing concerns over shortage of qualified workers. Small business confidence increased after the 2016 election and remained in the stratosphere for all of 2017, making last year an all-time record setter for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small […]
Florida Insurers Identify Assignment of Benefits Abuse and Auto Safety as Top Legislative Priorities
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) called on the Florida Legislature to address assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse and distracted driving as top priorities for the 2018 Florida Legislative Session. PCI believes AOB reform should be a central part of any discussion of hurricane preparedness and response this session, as Florida was battered […]
ClaimRide Partners with Turo for Insurance Vehicle Replacement
ClaimRide, the facilitator of transportation network services for the insurance industry, announced a partnership with the carsharing marketplace, Turo. Under the alliance, ClaimRide will now offer Turo as a replacement vehicle solution on their mobile platform. ClaimRide provides a solution to provide access to transportation services such as Turo and Uber as an enhancement to […]
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