Behavior-based car insurance company Noblr is now available in Pennsylvania. “We’re excited to launch in our seventh state, and to bring an empowering car insurance experience to drivers across Pennsylvania,” said Gary Tolman, Noblr Co-founder & CEO. “We couldn’t be better timed to help our members benefit financially. Noblr members only pay for the miles […]
Boyd Group Opens Collision Repair Center in Charlotte
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This location is on a well-traveled roadway with many retail businesses and auto dealers nearby. Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County and the largest city in North Carolina with a population approaching […]
Service King Partners with Collin College to Support Collision Repair Training Program
Service King Collision announced it has teamed up with the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas to provide ongoing support for the school’s Collision Technology Program. Service King in partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), the nonprofit that focuses on pre-employment and preparing the next generation of auto body technicians, began helping […]
I-CAR Recognizes Eric’s Auto Center CARSTAR for 30 Consecutive Years of Gold Class Recognition
When Eric Grossman opened his Tucson, AZ. collision repair shop in 1977, he was eager to do everything possible to provide his business with a competitive leg up, including enrolling in I-CAR’s new Gold Class training recognition program in 1990. Thirty years later, Grossman’s shop, Eric Auto Center CARSTAR, has entered into a league of […]
Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center in Pomona, California
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Pomona, California. This location previously operated as a collision repair center. Pomona has a population of approximately 150,000 people and is located about 30 miles east of Los Angeles. “We are eager to provide high-quality repairs and […]
ProCare Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Corpus Christi
ProCare Collision, the Texas-based multiple shop operator announced the acquisition of American Collision Repair Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. With this acquisition, ProCare now has 43 shops across Texas. “We are excited to continue the same great services in the Corpus Christi community and work with the employees that made it so,” said Vince Brock […]
1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in South Dakota, Announces National Advisory Board
1Collision announced its first location in the state of South Dakota, Auto Body Clinic in Huron. ”What sold me on becoming a 1Collision location is the fact that more customers will be able to choose our shop for collision repairs based on the insurance company relationships, marketing support, and Industry relationships that 1Collision has developed […]
Women’s Industry Network Opens Most Influential Women Award Nominations
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened nominations for its 2021 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 25, 2021. The recipients will be recognized at the WIN Celebration during the virtual 2021 WIN Educational Conference in May 2021. Nominations of women working in any segment of the collision repair […]
KSI Auto Parts Opens New Location in Indianapolis
KSI Auto Parts announced the opening of its 25th location servicing the Indianapolis, Ind. market and surrounding communities. Customers will have access to 20,000+ part numbers available for next day delivery 5 days a week, which positions KSI to be a strong, key supplier in the market. In celebration of the grand-opening, KSI is offering […]
INRIX Reports Thanksgiving Road Travel Highest Since Start of Pandemic
According to INRIX, travelers hit the road in record numbers the day before Thanksgiving, reaching a vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) of 9% above normal (pre-COVID) levels. To this point, VMT had only reached pre-COVID levels twice, during 4th of July and Labor Day, since the pandemic forced restrictions. The third time this happened, on Wednesday, Nov. […]