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BASF Replaces its Traditional Certification Process with Blended Learning

January 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced a new blended learning approach to its certification process in place of two-day in-person training. Until today, the BASF certification process involved a two-day mandatory training where attendees completed in person classroom learning and hands-on training to ensure customer success. To reduce travel expenses and time away from the shop floor, BASF has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Certification

Bodywork Bowl Competition Returns to Northeast Trade Show

January 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) announced that the NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, taking place March 15-17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J., will once again host the fun and friendly Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition all weekend long, allowing technicians to show off their skills for a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

PPG Reports Record Net Sales for Both the Fourth Quarter and Full Year

January 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Reports record fourth quarter net sales in the aerospace, automotive refinish and automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings. PPG (NYSE: PPG) today reported record fourth quarter net sales of $4.4 billion, up 4% year over year (YOY), including organic sales growth of 1%. For the full year, the company reported record sales of $18.2 billion; […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, PPG

ASA Endorses Bipartisan Tax Framework Beneficial to Independent Automotive Repair Businesses

January 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Proposed changes to federal tax code would allow businesses to expense more business costs for tax deduction, provide relief to businesses impacted by certain disasters, and expand the Child Tax Credit. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) supports the bipartisan and bicameral tax framework announced by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate

Ford Reducing F-150 Lightning Production, Increasing Capacity for Bronco and Ranger

January 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Motor Company announced plans to create nearly 900 new jobs as part of a new third crew at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to meet demand for the popular Bronco and Bronco Raptor and the all-new Ranger and Ranger Raptor. Ford is reducing production of F-150 Lightning, the top-selling electric pickup in the U.S., […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Ford Motor Company

NABC Recycled Rides Program Gift Vehicles to Three Veterans and Single Mother in Palm Springs

January 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Wednesday, January 16, three Palm Springs-area veterans and a single mother were presented with refurbished donated vehicles, gifts certain to have an impact on the lives of these individuals in need. The National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides Program, working with vehicle donors Allstate, the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of Southern California, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

January 24 Webinar Highlights Automotive Scholarship Opportunities

January 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, January 24 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) entitled An Industry Discussion on Scholarships to share available scholarship opportunities with instructors, employers, parents and the more than 100,000 students enrolled in ASE-accredited programs. Many organizations in the automotive service industry help with financial support for students […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Scholarships, Webinars

Americans Bought Nearly 1.2 Million Electric Vehicles in 2023

January 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to latest Kelley Blue Book data, EV sales were at record levels. A record-breaking nearly 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Electric vehicles (EVs) represent the fastest-growing car sales category, holding a 7.6% share of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cox Automotive, Electric Vehicles, Kelley Blue Book

Fenix Parts Acquires Stafford’s Auto Parts

January 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced today it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Stafford’s Auto Parts in Montgomery, Ill. Stafford’s is a full-service automotive recycler servicing the Chicago market. This is Fenix Parts’ seventh acquisition in the Midwest and brings Fenix’s location count to 25 full-service and 5 self-service locations. Bill Stevens, CEO of Fenix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auotmotive Recyclers, Fenix Parts, Illinois

BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Vehicle Lift Concept

January 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

BendPak announced a new two-post lift design that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms. Octa-Flex offers all the functionality of a traditional two-post lift, while enabling technicians to do things they could only dream of in the past, like tackle cab-off repairs without the help of additional component-handling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BendPak

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