Both production employment and hours worked increased in August compared to July. Production continues above 2015 levels. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that total production for the collision repair industry was up in August versus the previous month and was up […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Up in October Versus Last Year
Though prices remained above year ago levels, prices were down month-to-month. Truck prices are up and car prices are down. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale used vehicle prices the softening wholesale price environment became more apparent in October, as wholesale supply continues to grow while retail demand weakened. For the first […]
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Announces First Repair Center in Program
AIA Canada announced Fix Auto North Bay as the first collision repair shop in Canada to be recognized under the new Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The program, which was announced in May, officially launched in October. Program Director Andrew Shepherd was pleased to have Fix Auto North Bay be the first to confirm […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Grants and Awards
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced additional grants that were awarded during its annual reception held at SEMA in Las Vegas on November 1. AkzoNobel Sustainability Challenge Grant The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in collaboration with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes North America is pleased to announce those schools being recognized for efforts to advance sustainability […]
National Auto Body Council Awards Recognize Collision Repair Industry Professionalism, Integrity
Three industry professionals, whose exemplary efforts and actions in 2016 best illustrate the vision and mission of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), were recognized recently at SEMA with the organization’s prestigious Award of Distinction, Body Shop Image Award, and Excellence in Community Service. The goal of the NABC awards is to recognize auto body […]
CAPA Announces Agreement with China’s Largest Insurer on Certified Parts
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), announced it has signed a strategic agreement with the People’s Insurance Company of China Limited (Group – PICC Property & Casualty Ltd.), the largest property and casualty insurer in China. CAPA and PICC were joined by the China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (CAMRA) collision repair committee, and Intertek […]
Interview: Jake Rodenroth, Collision Diagnostic Services
The need for collision repair facilities to perform diagnostic scans and calibrations has grown dramatically. Jake Rodenroth from Collision Diagnostic Service, an outsource diagnostic provider focused on the needs of the collision repair industry, details the changing technical landscape driving the demand for electronic diagnostics. While mechanical repair facilities and dealership service departments have relied […]
Intel Announces $250 Million Investment for Autonomous Driving
Delivering his keynote address at the LA Auto Show’s AutoMobility conference, Brian Krzanich, Intel Corporation chief executive officer, this week announced that Intel Capital is targeting more than $250 million of additional new investments over the next two years to make fully autonomous driving a reality. According to the company, these investments will drive the […]
California Insurance Department Believes AB 60 Driver Licenses Likely Behind Jump in Insured Vehicles
Department of Insurance sees unexplained increase of 200,000 insured vehicles in 2015 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced that Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60) that provided California driver licenses to those who could not submit proof of legal presence in the United States, might have led to a modest decrease in the number of uninsured […]
Bodyshop Revolution Appoints North American Sales Manager
Bodyshop Revolution North America Inc. announced that Rob Martin has joined the team as Sales and Distribution Manager. Rob comes with a wealth of knowledge within the collision industry with real practical experience of vehicle repair and its associated challenges. Jon Parker, CEO of Bodyshop Revolution says, “Perfect timing enabled us to get Rob into […]
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