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AkzoNobel Receives American Honda Approval

September 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Honda Motor Company has recently released a service bulletin naming AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal as approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for by American Honda.  “It is a huge honor to once again receive a vote of trust and confidence from American Honda Motor Company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, American Honda Motor Company, Approvals, Refinish

WIN Kicks Off 2017 Sponsorship Campaign

September 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

In 2017 the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) will begin its second decade as an organization that remains committed to its mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry. The organization depends upon the support and generosity of individuals and organizations in the industry to do so. Its 2017 Sponsorship Campaign kicks off today and […]

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

Fix Auto USA National Conference Sold Out

September 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced that the organization’s 14th Annual National Conference—Believe. Achieve. Succeed.—has sold out. This is the third year in a row that the signature event, which is being held at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego starting this weekend and running from September 18-21, has been booked to capacity. The Conference will feature a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto

Auto Parts Manufacturer Pleads Guilty in Price-Fixing and Bid-Rigging Conspiracy

September 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alpha Corporation will pay $9 million fine. Marks 46th company charged with price-fixing auto parts. The U.S. Justice Department announced that Alpha Corporation has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $9 million criminal fine for its role in a price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracy involving automotive access mechanisms such as door handles and lock […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Antitrust, Price Fixing, U.S. DOJ

Farmers Insurance Donates Salvage Vehicles to Collision Repair Education Foundation

September 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Donation will provide training resource for future generation of collision repair technicians. Beginning this fall, Farmers Insurance will start the process of donating 30 salvage vehicles to the Collision Repair Education Foundation for use at career and technical training centers across the country. The vehicles will serve as a learning resource for the future generation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Farmers Insurance

Two Massachusetts Collision Repair Shop Employees Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Auto Insurance Fraud Criminal Trial

September 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will spend up to four years in state prison for obstructing criminal trial. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced yesterday that two collision repair facility employees have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to corrupting witnesses and making bribes for false testimony as part of a conspiracy to obtain acquittals at a March 2012 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Fraud, Massachusetts

American Honda Approves PPG Refinish

September 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG announced it has received approval from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., for use of its Nexa Autocolor 2K, Deltron, Global Refinish System, Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus products for warranty repairs of Acura and Honda vehicles in the United States. “PPG takes great pride in partnering with American Honda,” said Steve Topczewski, PPG […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Approvals, PPG Industries, Refinish

Axalta Partners with Stroud Water Research Center

September 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

In the wake of the recent release of its 2014-2015 Sustainability Report and the launch of its Sustainable Star customer awards program, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), announced its partnership with Stroud Water Research Center. Stroud’s mission is to advance the knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, environmental education, and watershed restoration. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Sustainability

California BAR Revokes Two RV Collision Repair Shop Licenses for Fraud

September 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Bakersfield body shops ordered to pay close to $125,000 in investigative costs and legal fees. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair announced it has revoked the licenses of DM Collins Inc., dba DC’s RV Center of Bakersfield, for fraud and making untrue or misleading statements. The Order of Revocation, which took effect September 13, was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Insurance Fraud

Ford Sees Emerging Revenue Opportunities in Autonomy, Mobility Services and Insurance

September 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transforming to auto and mobility company

Vehicle manufacturer eyes transformation from traditional auto manufacturing to transportation services provider. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) told investors yesterday the company sees an attractive upside as it invests in emerging opportunities and expands as an auto and mobility company. Ford expects the financial performance of its core business to be strong through 2018 and its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Autonomous Vehicles, Ford Motor Company

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