Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has acquired Bannister Automotive Group’s collision centers in Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, and Chilliwack in British Columbia, Canada. The transaction was completed today, with Kirmac assuming operational control of these locations effective immediately. This acquisition expands Kirmac’s presence into the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia, increasing its total operations to 27 locations […]
CAPA Welcomes Five New Members to Technical Committee
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has elected five new members to its Technical Committee, which is responsible for developing and maintaining CAPA Quality Standards and American National Standards. The newly elected members include: Rick Stenftenagel from Meyer Distributing Joseph Tsai from UCC Auto Parts Elaine Novak from USAA Robert Aldridge from ProColor Collision Greg […]
US and Canadian Auto Recyclers Call for Tariff Exemption on Used Auto Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) have submitted a joint letter to President Trump requesting that used automobile parts harvested from end-of-life vehicles be exempted from recently imposed tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In their April 25 letter, the organizations outlined three key […]
New ALI Lifting Points Guide Helps Ensure Safe Vehicle Lifting
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has released the 2025 edition of its Vehicle Lifting Points Guide for frame-engaging lifts, providing technicians with essential information for safely lifting vehicles. When using a two-post or other frame-engaging lift, placing adaptors at the manufacturer-recommended lifting points is critical for safety and to prevent vehicle damage. The updated guide covers […]
WIN Awards 40 Collision Repair Scholarships to Female Students in 2025
Students receive awards of $500 to $2500 to further them in their careers. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced a record 40 recipients for its 2025 Student Scholarship Awards on April 30. These students, selected from nearly 120 applications, will receive scholarship funds and/or tool kits to support their education in collision repair technology programs. […]
Classic Collision Opens New Repair Facilities in Tennessee and Minnesota
Classic Collision, LLC has opened two new collision repair facilities in Memphis, Tenn. and Eden Prairie, Minn., expanding the company’s national presence. With the latest opening, the Atlanta, Ga.-based collision repair operator now operates 333 facilities across the United States.
IBIS Global Summit 2025 Agenda Released
Meeting in Istanbul will focus on industry collaboration. The IBIS Global Summit 2025 agenda has been released for the upcoming collision repair industry meeting scheduled for June 24-26, , at Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. Registration for the event is available online. The global meeting will center on the theme Shaping the Future: Leadership […]
Commerce Department Initiates Investigation on Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Truck Imports
The Department of Commerce has launched an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess whether imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and their parts pose a threat to national security. If the investigation determines the imports do pose a threat, similar to the finding on imported automobiles and parts, […]
ASE Recognizes NAPA Autotech XcceleratoR Program as Route to Meet Certification Work Experience Requirement
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has recognized the new NAPA Autotech XcceleratoR program as a pathway toward reducing the ASE standard work experience requirement. A year-long validation period began in April to help ASE determine how to integrate the XcceleratoR training into its certification framework. NAPAThe NAPA Autotech XcceleratoR program uses Skillmaker’s […]
Ford Details New Lincoln Aviator Sectioning Procedures in Latest On Target Magazine
Other topics examined include A/C systems, Bronco Raptor front bumper, and windshield replacement guidelines. Ford Motor Company highlighted new sectioning procedures for the 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer in its latest volume of On Target magazine for collision repair professionals. According to Gerry Bonanni, senior damageability engineer for Ford, “We received field service requests […]
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