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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Forms CEO Council

March 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, part of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announced the formation of the Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council. Exclusively for top aftermarket leaders, the council brings together executives from the automotive, commercial vehicle, and remanufacturing sectors. According to MEMA, its networking groups are consistently ranked as one of the greatest benefits of MEMA membership. […]

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

New Report Analyzes Impact of Hands-Free Laws on Distracted Driving

March 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) today released a new report, A Road Map for Safer Roads, addressing the growing concern over smartphone-induced distracted driving. The report proposes states implement a multi-faceted approach to improve road safety that includes the adoption of strong and clear laws, which CMT research confirms […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Governors Highway Safety Association, Regulations

ASA Calls on Oklahoma Legislature to Oppose Storage Price Cap Bill

March 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senate Bill 1741 would impose the price caps proposed in SB 1853 that ASA previously opposed. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is calling on the Oklahoma Legislature to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1741. This bill would establish the same caps on storage rates that were proposed in SB 1853, which ASA also opposed, while removing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Oklahoma, Storage

SEMA Calls for Support of REPAIR Act in Wake of GAO Report

March 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wants Right to Repair bill expanded to support vehicle modifications. Asks for industry to write to legislators urging passage. Following the release last week of a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) titled Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving Vehicle Technologies and Consumer Choice, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is advocating for Congress […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Right to Repair, Specialty Equipment Market Association, U.S. House of Representatives

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Warns of Impact of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Industry

March 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation warned that the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md. will have an impact on the automotive business. “This is a terrible tragedy and our sympathies go out to those injured and still missing in Baltimore,” said Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Maryland

Australia’s NRMA Insurance Data Shows 34% Spike in Animal Collisions in 2023

March 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The latest data from Australia’s NRMA Insurance has revealed a 34% spike in claims due to animal collisions in 2023 compared to 2022. The sharp increase to 12,880 claims marks the highest number of incidents since 2019, a four-year high in accidents on Australian roads. NRMA Insurance is reminding drivers to be vigilant about wildlife […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Animal Collisions, Australia, NRMA

CCC Crash Course Report Details Labor Pressure and Vehicle Complexity Impact on Insurance and Collision Repair

March 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The new quarterly report identifies macro trends, business drivers, and technologies impacting consumer driving, vehicle ownership, automotive claims, and collision repair. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) today published its 2024 Crash Course Report highlighting the latest data, insights, and trends impacting the auto claims and collision repair industries. The report is available to download at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Crash Course

Crash Champions Acquires 2nd Collision Repair Center in Idaho

March 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the acquisition of Hoffman Auto Body in Boise, Idaho. Hoffman Auto Body is located at 3977 W. State St. and will transition operations to Crash Champions effective immediately. “We’re proud to continue quickly expanding the Crash Champions team across Idaho,” said Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert. “The Hoffman Auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Idaho

Federal Legislation Introduced to Require Dealers to Repair Recalls on Used Vehicles Before Sale

March 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced legislation today to ensure the safety and reliability of used cars. The legislation, the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act, requires car dealers to repair any outstanding safety recalls in used cars prior to selling, leasing, or loaning them to consumers. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Recalls, U.S. Senate, Used Vehicle Sales

PGW Auto Glass Premieres SAAS Platform and New Branding

March 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PGW Auto Glass has just launched a new logo and brand identity to coincide with the launch of everythingautoglass.com, a VIN decoding and point-of-sale software service focused on getting the correct auto glass solutions quickly and efficiently across the industry. The new logo, launched at a company event earlier this month, captures the spirit of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, PGW Auto, PGW Autoglass

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