The Collision Repair Education Foundation on November 1 awarded over $750,000 in grants to schools teaching collision repair across the U.S. Grants were available in several categories. The Foundation awarded grants worth $1,100 each to 37 schools as part of its Ultimate Collision Education Makeover. The winners included: Academy for Careers & Technology (Mullins, SC) […]
Former Collision Repair Shop Association Leader Elected North Carolina Insurance Commissioner
A former advocate and lobbyist for auto body associations in the southeast U.S. was elected as the Republican candidate for North Carolina Insurance Commissioner. Mike Causey, a five-time candidate for the office, formerly served as the Director of Government Affairs and Managing Director for the Independent Auto Body Association (IABA) and was a registered lobbyist […]
Fuel Economy Targets Driving Auto Technology Likely to Change Under Trump Administration
Election outcome will influence fuel economy regulations that have driven vehicle manufacturers drive to adopt lightweight vehicle structures. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies targets that are currently facing a mid-term review are likely to be revised under a Trump Administration. The Journal reported quoted a Trump policy […]
Boyd Group Reports Same Store Sales Up 4.7 percent in Third Quarter
Collision repair facility operator reports overall sales increased by 14.7 percent during quarter, Sales up 19.2 percent year to date. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30. Sales increased by 14.7 percent to CA$345.3 million ($256.2 million) from CA$301.1 million ($223.4 million) in […]
ASA and AMi Issue Call for Presentations for NACE Automechanika Chicago
If you have a presentation you would like to share with professionals in the collision repair industry, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its educational partner, the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), want to hear from you. ASA and AMi are accepting proposals for presentations to be given during the educational conference at the 2017 NACE […]
NABC Members Donate Six Life-Changing Vehicles at SEMA
There were plenty of smiles and tears of happiness as six Las Vegas residents who have been struggling with lack of reliable transportation received keys to practically brand new cars from members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) at its annual Recycled Rides Luncheon in SEMA. Vehicles for this year’s car giveaway were donated […]
Safelite Acquires Nebraskaland Glass
Safelite Group, the vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass, has reached an agreement to acquire Nebraskaland Glass, Inc., that services eastern Nebraska. The transaction was completed at the close of business November 4. Nebraskaland Glass is a family-owned operation that has been in business since 1964. The company was started and led […]
Boyd Group Adds Five Collision Repair Centers in Michigan, One in Louisiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced that it has acquired a multi-store collision repair operation (MSO) located in the Detroit, Mich. region, adding an additional five collision repair centers to its presence in the market. The centers previously operated as Adrian’s Collision Centers. “We are excited to be expanding our presence in the Detroit region, a […]
Australia Automobile Association Launches Connect Car Consumer Campaign
Group hopes help Australians understand the benefits and risks of data generated by connected cars and how it could impact independent repairers. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) launched the My Car My Data campaign and website to help inform Australians of the emergence of ‘connected’ cars, and what the potential benefits and risks associated with […]
Service King Opens Collision Repair Center in Houston
Facility is multiple shop operators’ 85th location in Texas Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the opening of its 85th Texas location with a new collision repair center in southwest Houston. The facility is located at 13525 Alief Clodine Rd. within Houston’s rapidly growing energy corridor and includes 13,500 square feet of production space with […]
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