Arity, a non-insurance technology company founded by Allstate, will initially focus on using driving data to improve risk assessment for insurers. Allstate announced it will leverage its experience usage-based insurance, connected cars and telematics by launching Arity, a technology startup. Built on Allstate’s 20 billion miles of driving data and more than a million active […]
Auto Alliance Calls on Trump Transition Team to Re-evaluate EPA Fuel Economy Requirements
Yesterday, the Auto Alliance, joined the Global Automakers call for a re-evaluation by the Trump Administration of regulations requiring continued increases in fuel economy. The letter, from Mitch Bainwol, president and CEO of the Auto Alliance, makes a number of policy recommendations concerning the regulation of the auto industry including on fuel economy regulations, zero […]
CARSTAR Announces 500th Collision Repair Center
With addition of two Ohio collision repair centers, franchise group crosses milestone threshold. Sets target of 1000 centers in four to five years. CARSTAR recently celebrated the opening of its 500th store. The milestone was reached with the conversion of two Cincinnati centers owned by multi-shop owner Kevin Rains. Formerly known as Precision Body and […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Awards Over $750,000 in School Grants
The Collision Repair Education Foundation on November 1 awarded over $750,000 in grants to schools teaching collision repair across the U.S. Grants were available in several categories. The Foundation awarded grants worth $1,100 each to 37 schools as part of its Ultimate Collision Education Makeover. The winners included: Academy for Careers & Technology (Mullins, SC) […]
Former Collision Repair Shop Association Leader Elected North Carolina Insurance Commissioner
A former advocate and lobbyist for auto body associations in the southeast U.S. was elected as the Republican candidate for North Carolina Insurance Commissioner. Mike Causey, a five-time candidate for the office, formerly served as the Director of Government Affairs and Managing Director for the Independent Auto Body Association (IABA) and was a registered lobbyist […]
Fuel Economy Targets Driving Auto Technology Likely to Change Under Trump Administration
Election outcome will influence fuel economy regulations that have driven vehicle manufacturers drive to adopt lightweight vehicle structures. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies targets that are currently facing a mid-term review are likely to be revised under a Trump Administration. The Journal reported quoted a Trump policy […]
Boyd Group Reports Same Store Sales Up 4.7 percent in Third Quarter
Collision repair facility operator reports overall sales increased by 14.7 percent during quarter, Sales up 19.2 percent year to date. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30. Sales increased by 14.7 percent to CA$345.3 million ($256.2 million) from CA$301.1 million ($223.4 million) in […]
ASA and AMi Issue Call for Presentations for NACE Automechanika Chicago
If you have a presentation you would like to share with professionals in the collision repair industry, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its educational partner, the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), want to hear from you. ASA and AMi are accepting proposals for presentations to be given during the educational conference at the 2017 NACE […]
NABC Members Donate Six Life-Changing Vehicles at SEMA
There were plenty of smiles and tears of happiness as six Las Vegas residents who have been struggling with lack of reliable transportation received keys to practically brand new cars from members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) at its annual Recycled Rides Luncheon in SEMA. Vehicles for this year’s car giveaway were donated […]
Safelite Acquires Nebraskaland Glass
Safelite Group, the vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass, has reached an agreement to acquire Nebraskaland Glass, Inc., that services eastern Nebraska. The transaction was completed at the close of business November 4. Nebraskaland Glass is a family-owned operation that has been in business since 1964. The company was started and led […]
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