Consumer sentiment was down nearly 6% in August versus July, declining for the first time in four months. Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-month reading, moving down about 6% from July, and over 14% from August 2024 according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers report released August 29. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to […]
Jason Trewin Named CEO of I-CAR Australia
I-CAR Australia appointed Jason Trewin as chief executive officer, promoting him from his previous role as chief operating officer. Trewin has worked at I-CAR Australia for several years, where he has been involved in the organization’s growth and industry partnerships. The company provides training for collision repair standards. The board of directors approved the appointment […]
Plasnomic Seeks Partners to Join Global Plastic Repair Alliance
Plasnomic announced August 28 that it is seeking repair providers, trainers and equipment manufacturers to join its Global Plastic Repair Alliance. The company, established earlier this year, aims to standardize plastic repair processes in the collision repair industry. It announced the formation of its alliance council in May. “We encourage the industry to sign up […]
SEMA Acquires Off-Road Business Association
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced August 29 it has acquired the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a nonprofit trade group representing businesses in the off-road and powersports industries. SEMA did not disclose financial terms of the deal. The acquisition brings together two organizations that have collaborated on industry advocacy efforts, particularly regarding motorized vehicle […]
Boyd Group Celebrates 1,000th Location Milestone
Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) celebrated achieving its 1,000th location milestone on August 28th at a community event at its Gerber Collision & Glass location in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Boyd announced its 1,000-location achievement when reporting its second quarter results earlier this month. “What an amazing accomplishment for our organization,” said Boyd Group President & […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Establishes Award, Memorial Fund After Texas Collision Repair Instructor’s Death
Jeff Wilson, wife and son died in July floods; new initiatives honor 30-year educator’s legacy. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has created two initiatives to honor Jeff Wilson, a collision repair instructor who died with his wife and son in Texas flooding in July. Wilson taught collision repair for 30 years at Humble High […]
Waymo Receives First NYC Permit to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Manhattan, Brooklyn
Waymo has been granted New York City’s first permit to test autonomous vehicles in parts of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. The permit allows the Alphabet subsidiary to test up to eight vehicles through late September 2025, with a trained specialist required behind the wheel at all times. The testing program operates under what the city […]
Will Jackson Named CFO of TERREPOWER Collision Business Unit
TERREPOWER appointed Will Jackson as chief financial officer of its Collision Business Unit, effective Sept. 1, the sustainable manufacturing company announced Wednesday. Jackson, a 17-year company veteran, previously served as interim CFO and has led multiple functions within TERREPOWER’s corporate finance team. “Will’s appointment reflects his strategic leadership and the significant contributions he has made […]
Ezi Methods Celebrates Six Million Repair Method Download Milestone
UK-based Ezi Methods has reached six million downloads of its automotive repair methods, with a user in Australia completing the milestone download. Stephen Marshall, site manager for a Drive Group repair center in Balcatta, Western Australia, downloaded the six millionth repair method from the company’s database. The platform currently contains nearly 80,000 repair methods covering […]
MSO Symposium Registration Now Open
November 3 event will be held in Las Vegas prior to AAPEX and SEMA. Registration has opened for the 14th annual MSO Symposium. The event is scheduled for November 3 in Las Vegas ahead of the AAPEX and SEMA trade shows. Advance registration rates are available online for a limited time. Attendance is restricted to […]
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