The professionalism, integrity and generosity of the collision industry took center stage last week at NACE | Cars Expo & Conference as three military veterans and two single parents received keys to newly refurbished cars through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program. “I am grateful, you all have blessed my family. This vehicle […]
SCRS Details OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit Sessions
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced details on the three sessions making up its 3rd Annual OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit. The Summit, to be held Thursday, November 3rd, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will continue to focus on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology, and how those aspects […]
Louisiana Issues Reminder to Insurance Companies on Flood-Damage Vehicles
Following the federal declaration of disaster for Louisiana, the Department of Insurance is issued a reminder to insurance companies regarding Certificate of Destruction title requirements. According to the Department, in accordance with La. R.S. 32:707.3, when, as a result of an insurance settlement, a motor vehicle is determined to be a total loss due to […]
Uber Launching Self-Driving Car Fleet in Pittsburgh
Though vehicles will have drivers monitoring the vehicles, residents of Pittsburgh, Pa. will be able to summon self-driving cars through the ride hailing service. Volvo Cars and Uber announce agreement to develop autonomous cars. According to a report in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Uber will be bringing self-driving cars to Pittsburgh, Pa. this month. The vehicles, while […]
Small Business Optimism Rose Slightly in July
The NFIB Small Business Optimism survey hits a plateau. Remains below historic average. The Index of Small Business Optimism rose one-tenth of a point in July to 94.6, a meager increase showing no real enthusiasm for expansion, expected sales, and making capital outlays, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Small business optimism […]
Boyd Opens New Location in Louisiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new Gerber collision repair center on August 13 in Slidell, La. Slidell is about 34 miles northeast of New Orleans with the center well-located near the intersections of Interstate Highways 10 and 12. “We are very pleased to add this new location, which strengthens our presence […]
Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability Mark
Tong Yang automotive bumper covers meet NSF parts certification and environmental requirements for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint / primer usage in addition to using recycled packaging NSF International announced that Tong Yang is the first manufacturer in Taiwan authorized to use the NSF Sustainability mark on bumper covers that use low-VOC paints and […]
Las Vegas Collision Repair Shop Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Nevada Attorney General Laxalt announced the guilty plea of a Las Vegas auto body shop for fraudulent practices Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced that A Plus Auto Body, Inc., a Las Vegas collision repair facility, pleaded guilty to one count of multiple transactions involving fraud or deceit in the course of an enterprise […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR Launch Snapshot Survey
The Collision Repair Industry Snapshot Survey, co-sponsored by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR, has launched and is now open for responses from collision shop owners and managers. The collected data will be compared to previous benchmarks. Trends over the years will be analyzed, with results published and shared with the industry. Collision shop […]
Ford Announces Plans for Fully-Autonomous Vehicle in 2021
The vehicle manufacturer plans a high-volume, SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle targeted at ride hailing markets. Also announces investment in autonomous technology provider and doubling of Silicon Valley team. Ford yesterday announced its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a […]