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Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability Mark

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Low VOC Paint Coating Mark

Tong Yang automotive bumper covers meet NSF parts certification and environmental requirements for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint / primer usage in addition to using recycled packaging NSF International announced that Tong Yang is the first manufacturer in Taiwan authorized to use the NSF Sustainability mark on bumper covers that use low-VOC paints and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International, Sustainability

Las Vegas Collision Repair Shop Pleads Guilty to Fraud

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nevada AG Seal

Nevada Attorney General Laxalt announced the guilty plea of a Las Vegas auto body shop for fraudulent practices Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced that A Plus Auto Body, Inc., a Las Vegas collision repair facility, pleaded guilty to one count of multiple transactions involving fraud or deceit in the course of an enterprise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Insurance Fraud, Nevada

Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR Launch Snapshot Survey

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Industry Snapshot Survey, co-sponsored by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR, has launched and is now open for responses from collision shop owners and managers. The collected data will be compared to previous benchmarks. Trends over the years will be analyzed, with results published and shared with the industry. Collision shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR

Ford Announces Plans for Fully-Autonomous Vehicle in 2021

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The vehicle manufacturer plans a high-volume, SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle targeted at ride hailing markets. Also announces investment in autonomous technology provider and doubling of Silicon Valley team. Ford yesterday announced its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a […]

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

Axalta Launches New Refinish Brand in Europe

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Syrox

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has launched Syrox, a new refinish brand for the European market. Designed with new European formulations specifically for the mainstream aftermarket segment, Syrox is a complete and compact refinish paint system, including a waterborne basecoat, developed for passenger car repairs. The Syrox refinish system provides a cost-effective alternative to premium product […]

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

LexisNexis Completes Acquisition of Crash Report Provider

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

LexisNexis Risk Solutions logo

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, part of RELX Group, announced it has completed its acquisition of the Crash and Project business group of Appriss, a public safety business that provides technology solutions for the efficient collection of crash reports and electronic citations. LexisNexis will use the acquired technology within its LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions portfolio, a comprehensive electronic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Copart Opens Second Location in Denver, Colorado

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its third location in Colorado. This is Copart’s second location in the Denver metropolitan area. “In May, we announced the opening of and first auction at our new Colorado Springs location, then we expanded our original Denver area location, and now we are pleased to announce the opening […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Copart, Openings

Liberty Mutual Insurance Forms Joint Venture in China

August 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Liberty Mutual logo

Insurer enters into joint venture for its Chinese insurance operations with Sanpower Group Co., Ltd. Liberty Mutual Insurance and Sanpower Group Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading private enterprises, announced today they have agreed to create a joint venture from Liberty Mutual’s current Chinese property and casualty insurance operations. Sanpower will hold a 51 percent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Joint Venture, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Axalta Launches Refinish Sustainable Star Awards

August 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Sustainable Star

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has launched the Axalta Sustainable Star Awards program for body shops who use sustainable practices. The contest runs until 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2016. The launch follows Axalta’s recent release of the company’s 2014-2015 Sustainability Report. The Sustainable Star Awards are open to United States-based Axalta refinish customers. The Awards […]

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

AAA Reports Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Driving Season Enters Final Stretch

August 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Gas Price Chart August 15, 2016

According to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report, after dropping 54 of 55 days, the national average price of gasoline at the pump has held steady over the past week but has declined each of the past four days. The national average price for regular unleaded is $2.12 per gallon, which is the lowest price for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices

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