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Fuel Economy Targets Driving Auto Technology Likely to Change Under Trump Administration

November 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fuel Economy regulations

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Fuel Economy, Regulation

Interview: Dave Parzen, General Manager Collision Repair Shop Certification, NSF International

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Parzen Interview

Announced last year, NSF International’s collision repair certification program offers shops an alternative, independent certification. Parzen details the program, how it was developed, and how shops can participate in the program. Collision repair facility certification has received enormous attention in the past several years. While much of the focus has been on offerings from vehicle […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, Interview, NSF International

Maaco Details Growth Plans at Annual Conference

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco executives review franchise group’s performance. Driven Brands’ Costa projects Maaco and CARSTAR will each add 100-200 locations over next year. Maaco franchisees from the U.S. and Canada gathered in Charlotte, N.C., the hometown of parent Driven Brands, last week for the Maaco Convention and Tech Expo. The event, held October 12-16, brought together approximately […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Driven Brands, MAACO

Mitchell Announces Parts Procurement Solution in Alliance with uParts

October 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell uParts Announce Partnership

Mitchell Parts to integrate electronic procurement capabilities within Estimating and Repair Management to streamline workflow. Mitchell announced today its launch of Mitchell Parts, a fully integrated parts procurement solution to be offered to all collision repair shops and their existing suppliers. The solution will be powered by and created through a strategic alliance with uParts, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mitchell International, Parts Procurement, uParts

Mitchell Announces Partnership to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Claims Processing

October 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell Tractable Announce Partnership

Partners with UK-based Tractable to create automated claim processing solutions Mitchell International announced an exclusive partnership in North America with Tractable, a UK-based technology firm specializing in the development of artificial intelligence solutions capable of automating manual tasks. Mitchell will integrate Tractable’s solutions within its WorkCenter Automobile Physical Damage platform, enabling customers to make better […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mitchell International, Photo Appraisal, Tractable

European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs Calls for Equal Access to Vehicle Data

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Organization concerned vehicle manufacturers will control access to real-time vehicle data to limit competition in the aftermarket for repairs and services. Calls for legislation to assure security and access to benefit consumers through competition. The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA), the federation representing 24 national automotive professional associations representing vehicles sales and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs, Telematics

Amendments Published to California’s Proposed Collision Repair Labor Rate and Anti-Steering Regulation

September 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Insurance Regulation Proposals

Changes would allow labor rates determined in older survey to move down if the consumer price index declines. Would restrict labor rate methodology to use price charged by the simple majority versus average labor rate. The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has published amendments to proposed regulations governing insurance company labor rate surveys and anti-steering […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Anti-Steering, California, California Autobody Association, Department of Insurance, Labor Rates, Regulation

Interview: Paul Gange, President and COO, Fix Auto USA

September 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paul Gange Fix Auto USA

As the collision repair industry evolves, independent operators are wondering about their place in the future of the industry. Gange outlines common concerns repairers with future of the industry, the disruption looming from new business models, and what repairers need to do today to prepare for the future. Today’s independent collision repair facility owner or […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Fix Auto, Interview

Insurance Anti-Fraud Group Pushes for Passage of Pennsylvania Counterfeit Airbag Bill

September 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PA House Bill 1476

The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud wants Commonwealth to approve legislation making it a crime to knowingly install a non-functioning airbag, protect consumers from “Shady repair shops” that install phony airbags. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, the alliance of consumers, government, anti-fraud agencies and insurance companies, is call on the Pennsylvania Senate to approve House Bill […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, Counterfeit Airbags, legislation, Pennsylvania

Lawsuits Filed Challenging DOL Overtime Rule

September 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

DOL Lawsuits

Attorneys General in 21 states file lawsuit seeking to overturn the Obama Administration’s expansion of overtime eligibility. Private groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, NADA and NFIB, file separate lawsuit. A coalition of Attorneys General in 21 states are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. If […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Lawsuit, Overtime, U.S. DOL

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