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Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center in Pensacola

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Pensacola, Fla. The newly constructed facility is situated with great visibility to travelers on a major roadway and in proximity to many new car dealerships. Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, the county seat of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Florida, Openings

State Farm Reports Earned Premium of $65.1 Billion

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

State Farm By the Numbers 2020

The largest auto insurer in the U.S. reports growth in auto policies for second year in a row. Reduced auto premiums 11%. The State Farm P-C group of companies reported earned premium of $65.1 billion, a combined underwriting gain of $1.9 billion, and paid $1.9 billion in dividends to policyholders. This result compared to an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, State Farm

Solera Launches Qapter AI Estimating Platform for Collision Repair Shops in North America and Europe

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Qapter

Solera today announced the global rollout of their Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution, Qapter, to automotive repair and collision repair shops in Europe and North America. According to the company, customers using Qapter will have the ability to empower non-skilled damage appraisers to create estimates in under three minutes. The AI-based estimating system will help repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Photo Estimating, Solera Holdings

AASP/NJ Detailed Future of ADAS During Virtual Member Meeting

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

To educate members on the importance of proper ADAS repair, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) recently welcomed John Anello of Auto Tech on Wheels and Nick Dominato from adasThink for ADAS: The Future Is NOW, a two-hour Zoom seminar that provided insight into this technology, its requirements and how it […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Recalibration, Webinars

Tony Wu Appointed Vice President of Automotive Refinish, Asia at PPG

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the appointment of Tony Wu as vice president, automotive refinish, Asia, effective today. He will report to Chancey Hagerty, vice president, global automotive refinish, and will succeed Pauline Yuen, who has announced her intent to retire, effective March 19. Wu, current vice president, Greater China industrial coatings (IC) and global electronic materials, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, People, PPG Industries

Overall Parts Solutions Launches Parts Management Solution for the Mechanical Repair Industry

February 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Overall Parts Solutions (OPS) announced the launch of an all-new parts management solution designed specifically to support mechanical repair shops and parts suppliers. The vast suite of tools is delivered through OPSTrax , providing a fast and efficient means to manage mechanical parts procurement, provide quick deliveries, and an easier payment method. OPSTrax Mechanical Solution […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Overall Parts Solutions

U.S. Driving Last Year Was Lowest in Two Decades

February 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

 After six consecutive years of gradual increases in vehicle-miles traveled (VMT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released new year-end estimates yesterday showing total U.S. driving fell by 13.2% – from 3.3 trillion VMT in 2019 to 2.83 trillion in 2020. This decrease equates to an estimated reduction of nearly 170 million metric tons of carbon […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Traffic Volume

Automotive Lift Institute Introduces Certified Lift Inspection Process

February 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has developed a new lift inspection process for the more than 500 ALI Certified Lift Inspectors across North America to follow when inspecting any car lift, truck lift or other vehicle lift. The Check360 Certified Lift Inspection is a comprehensive examination of the lift structure as well as its electrical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Certification

February Auto Sales Projected to Exceed 2020 Levels on Selling-Day Basis

February 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

February 2021 Sales Projection

Retail sales strong in February despite adverse weather and lean inventory. New-vehicle retail sales for the month of February are expected to show growth from February 2020, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales for new vehicles are projected to reach 975,600 units, a 3.3% increase compared with February […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Leeds

February 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Almost a year to the day since initial building works got underway, Fix Auto Leeds North, the network’s first purpose-built collision repair center is open for business. This week saw vehicles officially rolled into the multi-million pound 14,500 sq ft development created by Sam and Stephen Smith. The flagship repair center is positioned close to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

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  • Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center in Pensacola March 1, 2021
  • State Farm Reports Earned Premium of $65.1 Billion March 1, 2021
  • Solera Launches Qapter AI Estimating Platform for Collision Repair Shops in North America and Europe March 1, 2021
  • AASP/NJ Detailed Future of ADAS During Virtual Member Meeting March 1, 2021
  • Tony Wu Appointed Vice President of Automotive Refinish, Asia at PPG March 1, 2021
  • Higher Percentage of Collision Repair Facilities Reported Sales Up in January Compared to Last Year February 26, 2021
  • Overall Parts Solutions Launches Parts Management Solution for the Mechanical Repair Industry February 26, 2021

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