On Friday, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) publicly denounced legislation recently introduced in Maryland that, if passed, would require OEM collision repair parts unless the consumer consents to the use of non-OEM. “The Automotive Body Parts Association strongly opposes any attempt to curtail the rights of the consumer, to artificially restrict a competitive business […]
Ford Invests $1 Billion in New Artificial Intelligence Company to Bolster Autonomous Vehicle Leadership
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced Friday it is investing $1 billion during the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company, to develop a virtual driver system for the automaker’s autonomous vehicle coming in 2021 – and for potential license to other companies. Founded by former Google and Uber leaders, Argo AI is bringing […]
Arkansas Bill Seeks to Eliminate OEM Collision Repair Parts Requirement
Legislation seeking to eliminate requirement to use OEM collision repair parts during warranty period scheduled for hearing tomorrow. Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), that seeks to repeal the requirement that original equipment collision repair parts be used when a vehicle is under warranty, is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow at 10 a.m. before the […]
Service King Named Large Employer of the Year by Texas Veterans Commission
The Texas Veterans Commission officially recognized Service King Collision Repair Centers and its ongoing Mission 2 Hire campaign this week, naming the organization the Large Employer of the Year. The announcement came as part of the 19th annual Veterans Summit hosted February 6 at the Double Tree Hilton in Austin, Texas. The Texas Veterans Summit […]
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation Raises more than $650,000 in 2016
The Driven Brands Charitable Foundation (DBCF) raised more than $650,000 in 2016 and its fundraising efforts have now surpassed more than $1.5 million since it was established in 2012. The Foundation, working in conjunction with over 2,500 Driven Brand franchisees, vendor partners, customers and employees, looks to not only change the lives of children and […]
January was Wetter and Warmer than Average for the U.S.
Heavy rain and snow across the West and Southeast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that by many accounts, winter seemed to stay mostly offstage in January. Rain was the star event, with warmer temperatures in the East having played a supporting role. Except for California, parts of the Golden State saw more […]
Missouri Governor Appoints Acting Director of Insurance Department
John F. Rehagen was appointed acting director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration by Gov. Eric R. Greitens on Feb. 7. Rehagen has served as director of the Division of Insurance Company Regulation of the DIFP since January 2014, initially as acting director and currently as director. As division director, […]
Carl Brabander Appointed VP of Marketing at Fix Auto World
David Lingham, Head of Business for Fix Auto World, announced the appointment of Carl Brabander as Vice President of Marketing for Fix Auto World, effective immediately. Since his appointment in 2014 to the role of Vice President of Marketing for Fix Auto Canada, Brabander ushered in new retail brand standards and a marketing strategy that […]
Axalta Releases Fourth Quarter Results
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The company reported net sales of $1.029 billion for the fourth quarter benefited from both volume and pricing growth, offset by a 3.0 percent negative impact from foreign currency translation. Constant currency net sales increased […]
Uni-Select Reports FinishMaster Sales Up 17.7% in Fourth Quarter Due to Acquisitions
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) yesterday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016. Consolidated sales for the fourth quarter were $291.0 million, a 12.3 percent increase, mainly driven by the sales generated from recent business acquisitions, for the most part in the US, representing an increase of 15.3 percent. On an organic […]
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