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AkzoNobel Adds Four UK Collision Repair Businesses to Sustainable Repair Network

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Four more major vehicle refinishes businesses, Pennings, Alton Cars, Veetec and Impact are joining AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network, a program launched last year to help customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region become more sustainable and efficient. All new businesses to the Network have achieved a Level 1 Certification, demonstrating their ongoing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Network Affiliations, Sustainability, United Kingdom

Auto Care Association Mobilizes Members for Legislative Action on Federal Right to Repair Bill

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association is calling on its members and the wider auto care community to take immediate action in the fight for the right to repair with the launch of the #RighttoRepair, RIGHT NOW challenge. This initiative encourages every member to send a new letter to their legislator, demanding swift action on right to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, legislation, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

USAA’s President and CEO Wayne Peacock to Retire in 2025

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA announced that Wayne Peacock plans to retire as President and CEO after a 36-year career at the company, including nearly five as CEO. He will retire in the first half of 2025. “Wayne has always answered the call to serve and the Board is thankful for his leadership,” said USAA Board Chairman, retired Navy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, USAA

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in First Half of August

August 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were up month-over-month, but remain below last year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis,  increased 0.5% from July in the first 15 days of August. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 202.6, which was down 4.5% from the full month of August 2023. The seasonal adjustment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim, Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Mesa, Arizona

August 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Roadrunner Collision Center in Mesa, Ariz. “We have made it our everyday goal to provide top-notch customer service and superior collision repair for every customer. We look forward to becoming part of the Classic Collision family,” stated Brent Vanderpol, former owner of Roadrunner Collision Center. “We are excited […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arizona, Classic Collision

Southeast Toyota Distributors Opens Parts Distribution Center in Georgia

August 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas, announced the company’s expansion in Atlanta with the addition of a state-of-the-art parts distribution center (PDC). The new PDC, located in Norcross, Ga., will house about 120 jobs, and represents more than $41 million in capital investment for Gwinnett and the state of Georgia. Southeast […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Georgia, Openings, Parts Distribution Center, Southeast Toyota Distributors

ASE Expands Customer Service Options with New Chat Feature

August 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has added a new chat feature to the customer service section of its website. This new option will provide a more personalized and text-based experience for the convenience of service professionals needing assistance with their ASE accounts. “In the age of digital interaction, great customer service isn’t […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE

U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Down in July Compared to Previous Month

August 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

While auto body prices remain above last year, prices have been down on a month-over-month basis since May. The most recent government figures on inflation through July show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is below the rate of general inflation for the fifth time this year after more than 30 months […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices, Inflation

MSO Symposium November 4 in Las Vegas

August 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 13th annual MSO Symposium will take place in Las Vegas, Nev. on Monday, November 4th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in advance of the SEMA/AAPEX show. Annually, MSO leadership comes together to network, discuss industry matters, and learn about issues impacting their businesses now and in the foreseeable future. “A few of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MSO Symposium

Distribution Solutions Group Closes Source Atlantic Acquisition, Expands Credit Facility

August 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSGR) announced the closing on its previously announced agreement to acquire Source Atlantic Limited which was funded by the Company’s senior secured credit facility. Additionally, on August 14 the Company entered into an amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated April 1, 2022, increasing the borrowing capacity from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Distribution Solutions Group

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