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U.S. DOT, National Safety Council Launch Coalition to End Roadway Fatalities

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

As NHTSA projects a dramatic 10.4 percent jump in traffic fatalities in the first half of 2016, regulator sets vision of ending traffic fatalities within next 30 years. Automated vehicles seen as key to achieving goal. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous v, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Safety Council

CARSTAR Adds Express Collision Repair Center in Nova Scotia

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Express Truro

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Express Truro, a 7,500 sq. ft. facility located at 9 Farnham Road in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. CARSTAR Express Truro is owned by multi-CARSTAR store owner, Rick Upham. Upham has been part of the CARSTAR network for over 12 years. “I originally joined CARSTAR because of the people. CARSTAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Nova Scotia, Openings

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Expands to Argentina, Paraguay and Curacao

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Holdings that its flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand has begun operating in Argentina, Paraguay and Curacao this month. The company will operate from the main airports in Bariloche, Buenos Aires and Mendoza, Argentina; Asunción, Paraguay; and Willemstad, Curacao. The brand’s first city-center location also opened in Asunción in September and additional locations are planned for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Argentina, Curacao, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Openings, Paraguay, South America

Uni-Select Acquires Guelph Paint and Bumper

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies Inc. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Guelph Paint and Bumper distributes auto body supplies, automotive paint refinish and related products in Guelph, Ontario. This acquisition broadens Uni-Select’s presence in the Ontario market Area. The location will be re-branded to use the FinishMaster […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Canada, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

WIN Kicks-off 2017 Membership Drive

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the kick-off of its 2017 #ALLIN4WIN Membership Drive on October 1st.  Everyone who joins or rejoins WIN before December 31st will be entered into a Grand Prize drawing for a free 2017 WIN Education Conference registration. WIN membership is open to all women and men in every segment of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Women's Industry Network

European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs Calls for Equal Access to Vehicle Data

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Organization concerned vehicle manufacturers will control access to real-time vehicle data to limit competition in the aftermarket for repairs and services. Calls for legislation to assure security and access to benefit consumers through competition. The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA), the federation representing 24 national automotive professional associations representing vehicles sales and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs, Telematics

AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat Selected Summer Conference Celebrates 40th and 25th Anniversaries

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Intercontinental Hotel of Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. was the setting for a double anniversary celebration – the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel Acoat Selected network of premium collision repair shops globally and 25th anniversary in North America. AkzoNobel launched its premium body shop network in the 1970’s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoat Selected, AkzoNobel

Safelite Acquires AAA Carolinas’ Mobile Glass Business, Becomes Preferred Partner for Glass Work

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced an agreement to acquire AAA Mobile Glass, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAA Carolinas. Additionally, Safelite will become the preferred partner for members of AAA Carolinas for auto glass repair and replacement needs. The transaction was completed at the close of business September 30. AAA Carolinas serves approximately 2 million members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Safelite

CARSTAR Canada Adds Express Collision Repair Center in Ottawa

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Canada’s announced the opening of its latest Express store, CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown. This facility is located at 305 Cumberland Street in Ottawa, Ontario and is owned and operated by multi-CARSTAR franchise partners, Guy Parker and Louise Michaud. CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown services include on-site appraisals, minor collision and paint repair, and detailing. “As […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Ontario, Openings

LKQ Acquires UK Parts Distributor

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, Euro Car Parts, has acquired Andrew Page Limited, a distributor of automotive parts in the United Kingdom. As part of the transaction, Euro Car Parts acquired 102 Andrew Page branch locations, its national distribution center and corporate office.  “We are pleased to acquire the Andrew […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Andrew Page Limited, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

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