Kiekert AG, an automotive parts manufacturer based in Heiligenhaus, Germany, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $6.1 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to rig bids of side-door latches and latch minimodules installed in cars sold in the United States and elsewhere, the Department of Justice announced today. According […]
NJ Insurance Department Petitions Court to Place Auto Insurer IFA Insurance Company into Liquidation
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Richard J. Badolato announced that the Department has petitioned the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division to place the Clark-based auto insurer IFA Insurance Company into liquidation. Last year, IFA Insurance Company withdrew from the New Jersey auto insurance market and began the process of running […]
West Virginia Bill Seeks to Eliminate Consumer Consent on Collision Repair Parts
ASA opposes West Virginia SB 544 that would eliminate OE requirement on newer vehicles and change notification language. West Virginia Senate Bill (SB) 544, introduced by state Sen. Mark Maynard, R-6, would eliminate the requirement for consumer written consent when using aftermarket parts in a vehicle that is still under the manufacturer’s warranty. According to […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces Second Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its second quarter training schedule starting April through June, 2017, with classes to be held at its training centers across the country. These training sessions provide participants with the skills needed to succeed in the collision repair industry. Shop owners, managers, painters and technicians will learn through a combination of classroom, […]
Auto Care Association Announces Staff Changes
The Auto Care Association has announced key professional staff leadership changes as part of an overall restructuring plan to strategically align association resources with changing member and industry needs. Rich White, senior vice president, will retire effective June 30 after serving in a variety of positions over the last 18 years. White oversaw marketing and […]
More than 54 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2016
Hit Record for Third Year in a Row According to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation released Friday, U.S. vehicle recalls hit an all-time high in 2016 for the third year in a row. In 2016, vehicle manufacturers initiated 927 separate recalls affecting a record 53.2 million vehicles–the highest number of auto recalls […]
OEConnection Appoints Terry Cummins as Executive Vice President, Sales
OEConnection (OEC), the technology provider for OEM distribution networks, announced the appointment of Terry Cummins as Executive Vice President, Sales. Cummins will manage the Direct Sales team and is responsible for driving increased sales through automotive dealers and dealer groups. “We are delighted to welcome Terry to the team,” said Chuck Rotuno, OEC Chairman & […]
California DMV Releases Proposed Rules for Driverless Autonomous Vehicles
Public Hearing scheduled for April 25. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released proposed regulations to establish a path for testing and future deployment of fully autonomous vehicles without drivers. “California has more manufacturers testing autonomous vehicles than any other state and today’s rules continue our leadership with this emerging technology,” said California Transportation […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Alberta
Peter Polito, General Manager for Fix Auto Western Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Sherwood Park, Alberta to the Fix Auto Canada collision repair network, effective immediately. Fix Auto Sherwood Park, formerly known as Broadmoor Autobody, is owned and operated by Scott, Craig, and Merv Koughan. Scott Koughan explains the road to operating a […]
New York Assembly Bill Seeks Signed Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Disclosure
Would also require OEM collision repair parts for three years or length of OEM warranty. New York Assembly Bill 6617 (AB 6617), introduced on Friday, would require collision repair facilities in state to get a signed customer notice and authorization form before using any non-OEM parts in vehicle repairs. Additionally, insurers could not require the […]
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