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UK’s Steer Automotive Group Acquires 7-Location MSO in Southwest England

August 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steer Automotive Group, the largest collision repair facility operator in the U.K., announced the acquisition MG Cannon Ltd., the operator of six OEM certified repair facilities and a SMART cosmetic repair facility across the southwest England. This acquisition expands Steer’s regional footprint and support mutual client partners, strengthening Steer’s presence and service capacity along the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

Six State Attorneys General Reach Settlement with Oil Change Franchisor Over Use of Non-Compete Agreements

August 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of six attorneys general from Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania announced an agreement to end the use of non-compete agreements, that they alleged were unfair labor practices under state law, for hourly employees at oil change and auto services company Valvoline LLC, Valvoline Instant […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Illinois, Lawsuits, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Noncompete Clauses, Pennsylvania

SEMA Announces $99,000 in Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Awards

August 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued $99,000 in scholarship and loan forgiveness awards to help 46 individuals currently working or planning to pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 39 college students and seven employees of SEMA-member companies. “As the automotive-specialty equipment market grows, so does the need for talented, ready-to-work individuals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Early-Bird Registration for September 24-25 CIECA CONNEX Conference Extended to Friday

August 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that early-bird registration will be extended to Friday, August 2 for for its 15th annual conference. CONNEX 2024: The Intersection of Data & Mobility, will be held at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel in Detroit, Mich. on September 24-25. More information and registration for the event are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association

CCC Reports $232.6 Million Revenue in Second Quarter

July 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Revenue for the quarter was up 10% year-over-year. Added over 600 collision repair facilities to its platform year-to-date. CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS), today announced total revenue was $232.6 million for the second quarter of 2024 ended June 30, an increase of 10% from $211.7 million for the second quarter of 2023. “CCC […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Earnings

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec

July 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Auto Dorval team.

Multi-shop owner Karim Zaidane has taken another step in his professional journey by opening his latest collision repair shop, Fix Auto Dorval A.M. With this new addition, Karim now owns two Fix Auto-branded collision repair shops and two ProColor Collision shops, both part of the Fix Network family. Karim’s fascination with luxury cars began in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Quebec

Driven Brands Closes $275 Million Securitization Issuance to Refinance Debt

July 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) announced that it has closed an offering by its subsidiaries for $275 million of Series 2024-1 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 (A-2 Notes) maturing October 2054 and with an anticipated repayment date in October 2031. The proceeds from the issuance will be used to refinance the Company’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Driven Brands

Law in California to Expand Inspection of Vehicle Safety Components Takes Effect on Rebuilt Salvage Vehicles

July 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New law also allows BAR to collect additional information from repair facilities on training and certifications. California motorists are now further protected from unsafe vehicles with the implementation of AB 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021), a measure that expands the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems. The new law took effect July […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, CAWA, legislation, Regulations, Safety Inspection, Salvage

CCC Launches Intelligent Reinspection to Help Auto Insurers Review Collision Repair Estimates

July 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AI-powered solution streamlines estimate reviews. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) announced the launch of CCC Intelligent Reinspection, a new solution designed to help auto insurers streamline the review of incoming collision repair facility estimates, expediting repairer workflows and claims resolutions. Leveraging AI technology, CCC Intelligent Reinspection identifies areas for review, and provides reason codes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC, Reinspection

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State

July 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the company’s expansion in Washington State with the acquisition of Juanita Collision Center, located at 13511 100th Ave. N.E., in Kirkland, Wash. The deal was finalized on Friday, July 26, with operations transferring to Crash Champions effective immediately. Crash Champions now operates a network of 32 locations across Washington state, complementing its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Washington State

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