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Potential October U.S. Port Strike Could Impact Automotive Parts Supplies

September 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over 170 trade groups, including Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Auto Care Association, call for immediate resumption of negotiations between dockworkers union and port operators. The negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to avoid a strike at ports across the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast have […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Strike

Interview: Matt Ebert, Crash Champions and Mary Mahoney, Enterprise Mobility

September 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ebert and Mahoney detail how Crash Champions is supporting the Collision Engineering Program as it seeks to solve the technician shortage facing the collision repair industry. In August, Crash Champions announced that the Collision Engineering Program will be the primary beneficiary of its 2024 Charity Golf Outing taking place December 5 at Monarch Beach Golf […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Collision Engineering Program, Crash Champions, Enterprise Mobility, Interview

Interview: Dr. Jermaine Whirl, Augusta Technical College

August 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dr. Whirl, president of Augusta Technical College, details their plans to dramatically expand their automotive training program, including a new auto body and collision repair program. Demand for collision repair, refinish and general automotive technicians continues to outstrip the supply of technicians across the U.S. Expanding the supply of technicians is a critical need for […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Augusta Technical College, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Interview, Workforce Development

Illinois Collision Repair Center Files Lawsuit Against CDK Global Over Impact of Cyberattack on Parts Supply

June 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plaintiff seeks class action status in lawsuit accusing dealership management system provider of negligently failing to ensure its servers were protected against cyberattack causing repair delays because parts could not be ordered. In a lawsuit filed June 25, a collision repair center alleges CDK Global was negligent in not adequately protecting its systems from cyberattack […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: CDK Global, Cybersecurity, Jay Kay Collision Center, Lawsuits

Rhode Island Passes OEM Parts, Unfair Claims Practice Bills

June 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation prohibits insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Updates unfair claim practice requirements related to direction to pay on vehicle repairs. The Rhode Island Legislature passed two sets of bills covering the use of OEM parts and unfair claims practices. On June 13, the legislature passed an amended Senate Bill […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, OEM Parts, Rhode Island, Unfair Claims Practice

Rhode Island House Committee Approves OEM Parts Bills

May 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bills would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. The Rhode Island House of Representatives Corporations Committee recommended passage of an amended Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440) and its companion bill, House Bill 7264 (HB 7264) that seek to change existing regulations governing motor vehicle replacement parts. SB 2440 was […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, OEM Parts, Rhode Island

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of LKQ in Design Patent Case Against GM

May 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a precedential decision, the full court overturned a common test for determining obviousness of a design patent. Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in favor of an appeal by LKQ Corporation in a case over a design patent held by General Motors (GM) on a 2018-1022 Chevrolet Equinox […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Design Patents, General Motors, Lawsuits, LKQ Corporation

Rhode Island OEM Parts Bill Passes State Senate

May 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Rhode Island Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440), that seeks to amend Section 27-10.2-2 of Chapter 27 of the Rhode Island General Laws dealing with motor vehicle replacement parts, was approved by the full Senate on May 7. The bill, introduced on […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: estimating, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Rhode Island

Interview: Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & North America Claims Sales at Solera

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brower details how artificial intelligence use in collision repair and claims is evolving along with its growing role supporting sustainability goals. For several years, collision repair facility operators and auto claims staff have been increasing using artificial intelligence (AI) enabled estimating tools to improve productivity and the claim process. In our video interview embedded below, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Estimating Systems, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Interview, Solera, Sustainability, Total Loss

Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair

April 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the Coast to Coaster ultra-marathon race where he will be running across the state of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, I-CAR, Interview, Ohio

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