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GM to Close Cruise Robotaxi Unit and Refocus Autonomous Driving Development on Personal Vehicles

December 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors (NYSE: GM) yesterday announced plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritize development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles. GM intends to combine the majority-owned Cruise LLC and GM technical teams into a single effort to advance autonomous and assisted driving. Consistent with GM’s capital […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Cruise, General Motors

James Metcalf Appointed to LKQ Corporation Board

December 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced that it has appointed James S. Metcalf to its Board of Directors as a new independent director effective December 11, 2024, as part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment process. The Company also announced that Dominick Zarcone has decided not to stand for re-election and will retire from the Board when […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, LKQ Corporation, People

November New Light-Vehicle Sales Exceed Projections

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sales at highest rate since May 2021. Alternatively fueled vehicles nearly 20% of new vehicles sold this year. New light-vehicle sales in November 2024 beat expectations with a monthly SAAR of 16.5 million units, the highest since May 2021 according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). November’s SAAR also increased 6.7% from November 2023, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Utah

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the expansion of its presence in Utah with the acquisition of Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint. This addition brings QCG’s total to 14 locations in the Beehive State, three of which are scheduled to open soon. “We look forward to expanding our mark in Utah with the addition of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Utah

Registration Open for May 5-7 WIN Conference

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that registration is now open for the Annual WIN Conference. This year’s conference, featuring the theme of Create Your Own Magic, will be held May 5-7 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buene Vista – Disney Springs Area, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “We are looking forward to hosting the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Women's Industry Network

ASE Reminds Industry to Stay Current with Certifications and Account Information Heading into New Year

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) urges automotive service professionals to take proactive steps to ensure their certifications and account information are up to date as the new year approaches. Keeping certifications current and maintaining accurate contact information allows service professionals to access valuable resources, notifications and benefits that support their careers. “With […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

Attendee Registration Opens for Northeast Trade Show

December 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

March 14-16 NORTHEAST Automotive Services show marks 48th year of AASP/NJ’s flagship automotive and collision repair event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that attendee registration for free admission to the 2025 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show is now open. Set for March 14-16, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Northeast Trade Show

Crash Champions Presents $200,000 to Collision Engineering at Charity Golf Outing

December 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Crash Champions Collision Repair Team today proudly announced a $200,000 contribution to Collision Engineering, presented at the organization’s Charity Golf Outing. The presentation marked the capstone of Crash Champions’ 11th annual signature fundraising event, which brings together hundreds of collision repair industry professionals, vendors, and partners to raise funds for deserving non-profit organizations. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Engineering Program, Crash Champions, Donations

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State

December 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of City Center Collision Services in Tumwater, Wash. City Center Collision Services has provided auto body repairs in Thurston County and the surrounding areas for over a decade. As a proud family-owned business, they are dedicated to caring for every customer who visits their center. “We take pride in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Parts Authority Opens Two New National Auto Body Locations

December 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Parts Authority, the national distributor of automotive and truck parts, is expanding its presence in the collision repair sector with the grand opening of two new National Auto Body Powered by Parts Authority locations. These new facilities, located in Piscataway, N.J. and Glendale, Ariz., will offer an extensive inventory of high-quality replacement collision parts, including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, New Jersey, Openings, Parts Authority

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