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March Light Vehicle Sales Rate Up 3.8% in U.S. Compared to 2023

April 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sales rate up 7% for the full quarter. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report, the March 2024 new light-vehicle sales seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) was 15.5 million units—an increase of 3.8% compared with March 2023. March saw the highest raw sales volume for all of the first quarter 2024, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

CAWA Calls for Members to Write Congress in Support of Right to Repair Act

April 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAWA, the non-profit trade association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups, issued a call to action to its members asking them to write legislators in support of H.R. 906, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act. The legislation is currently under consideration by the U.S. House […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAWA, legislation, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

Collin Shaw Assumes Leadership of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers

April 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Vehicle Suppliers Association (MEMA) announced Collin Shaw has officially assumed the role of president of MEMA’s Original Equipment Suppliers group, succeeding Julie Fream who served for 10 years in the position. Shaw’s commencement provides a continuation of leadership that ensures MEMA’s support of the supplier community’s evolution towards embracing emerging trends and strategies that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, People

Hertrich Acquires New Collision Repair Center in Lewes, Delaware

April 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships announced the acquisition of the Lewes Body Works Collision Center in Lewes, Del. Lewes Body Works has been a fixture of the community since 1982. This will be the second Hertrich Collision Center in Lewes located just 3 miles from Hertrich Collision Center of Lewes at 16271 Willow Creek […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Delaware, Hertrich

Fenix Parts Completes Acquires California Auto Recycler

April 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced it has completed its acquisition of Green Auto Parts & Recycling in Sun Valley, Calif. The Company also announced Edgar Akopyan will be joining Fenix Parts as the Director of Business Development, Southern California. Green is a full-service automotive recycler servicing the Los Angeles market. This is Fenix Parts’ first acquisition in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Fenix Parts, People

Doan Group Announces New Auto Appraisal Franchisee in Maryland and Washington DC

April 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Doan Group has announced the addition of a new franchise owner for its Maryland and Washington, D.C. regions. Kyle Boes, who has 13 years of experience in the insurance appraisal industry, has joined the company’s ever-growing roster of field appraisers who have decided to become franchise owners. “I appreciate the opportunity to build a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: District of Columbia, Maryland, Network Affiliations, The Doan Group

I-CAR to Launch RTS Mobile App for Collision Repair Technicians April 8

April 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced on April 8 it will launch the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) app for mobile devices. This move signifies a shift from RTS’s former online-exclusive presence to a more accessible platform, putting OEM Partial Part Replacement, OEM Calibration Requirements, technical news, and industry best practices right at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR

TPG Acquires Classic Collision

April 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair facility operator has 262 locations across 16 states. TPG (NASDAQ: TPG) announced that TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of TPG, will acquire Classic Collision from New Mountain Capital. Classic Collision’s management team will remain invested in the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Today’s announcement is an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, New Mountain Capital, TPG Capital

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Announces Seven Acquisitions

April 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Multiple collision repair shop operator enters Missouri with acquisition and now has over 200 locations in 16 states. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced seven acquisitions across Texas, Kentucky, Arkansas, and its newest state, Missouri. Joe Hudson’s most recent acquisition, Complete Collision, has two locations situated along Route 66, in St. James and St. Robert, Mo. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Vancouver, Washington

April 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the April 1 acquisition of Brady’s Auto Body located at 7615 NE 119th Place in Vancouver, Wash. “We’re proud to welcome the Brady’s Auto Body team to Crash Champions as part of another important step forward in our strategic growth plan,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “The Brady’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Washington State

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