Federal Judge grants request for preliminary injunction that delays the December 1 expansion of overtime eligibility. Rule presumed dead in its current form given change in Administration in January. On November 22, Federal Judge Amos L. Mazzant granted the request of plaintiffs for a preliminary injunction delaying the implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s […]
IHS Markit Reports Average Age of Light Cars and Trucks in U.S. Rises Again in 2016 to 11.6 Years
Also reports record number of vehicles in operation. The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit (NASDAQ:INFO), a provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including […]
UK Insurance Association Calls for International Crash Data Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Association of British Insurers and Thatcham call for standardized data set to help with liability assignment after a crash by an autonomous vehicle and to improve vehicle manufacturer systems. British insurers are leading efforts to have a standard set of data agreed at an international level which would be easily available in the event of […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
Peter Polito, General Manager, Fix Auto Western Canada announced that Fix Auto Taber, Alberta, owned and operated by David Powell, is the latest Fix Auto shop to join the Canadian Fix Auto network, effective November 21. A seasoned industry professional of 40 years with 33 years of experience as a shop owner, David Powell is […]
AASP-MN Announces 15th Annual Race for Automotive Education
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced it will hold its 15th Annual Race for Automotive Education January 10-11, 2017 at ProKart Indoor Racing, Burnsville, Minn. The event is the primary fundraiser for the AASP-MN Automotive Education Fund, which provides financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs and raise awareness of […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Increases in August
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 […]
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