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Safelite Seeks to Recruit 500 Auto Glass Technicians During National Virtual Hiring Event February 5-7

February 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite AutoGlass is holding a National Virtual Hiring Event on February 5-7 to recruit 500 auto glass technician trainees who will join Safelite in cities nationwide. “We’re inviting ambitious individuals who want to build a rewarding career path and make a difference in their communities to join our virtual hiring event and become part of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Safelite, Workforce Development

SkillsUSA Students Advocate for Career and Technical Education during SkillsUSA Week

February 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SkillsUSA announced plans for SkillsUSA Week being celebrated this week, February. 5-9, as part of February’s Career and Technical Education Month. Career and technical education and SkillsUSA are a vital solution to our nation’s growing skills gap. At a time when opportunity for employment is critical, SkillsUSA ensures students are equipped with the skills to […]

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Consumer Sentiment Up 13% in January

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan index climbs on improved outlook on inflation and incomes amid split views on business outlook. Consumer sentiment soared 13% in January to reach its highest level since July 2021, continuing the sharp increase seen in December, primarily on the basis of an improving outlook over inflation and personal incomes, according to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, Consumer Sentiment Index, University of Michigan

UK’s Steer Automotive Group Acquires 11 Collision Repair Centers

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest multiple shop operator (MSO) announced the acquisition of Lovells Auto Body Centres and Pronto Accident Repair Centres. The integration of Lovells and Pronto’s 11 sites across the East of England complements our group’s current East Midlands’ footprint. Lovells Auto Body Centre emerged in 1972 from the Lovells family garage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

Craig Edmonds Named President of asTech

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cris Hollingsworth promoted to Co-CEO of Repairify Global Holdings and Rick Keister named Co-Chairman of the Board. Repairify announced the addition of Craig Edmonds as the President of asTech. The company also announced it promoted Cris Hollingsworth to Co-CEO of Repairify Global Holdings, and Rick Keister as the Co-Chairman of the Board. Edmonds brings over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, People, Repairify

University of Nebraska Crash Tests Raise Concerns About Highway Guard Rail Performance with Heavier Electric Vehicles

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) has mobilized to answer the safety and military defense questions raised by the burgeoning number of electric vehicles on the nation’s roadways. In research sponsored by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), the Nebraska facility recently conducted a first-of-its-kind crash test […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Testing, Electric Vehicles, traffic safety

February 22 CIECA Webinar Examines Embracing Technology to be Successful in the Collision Repair Industry

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECA Webinar, Embracing Technology to be Successful in the Collision Industry, is scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at 2 p.m. (EST). The one-hour webinar will feature Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice. “People tend to be skeptical about new technology,” said Anderson. “Instead, I […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Webinars

ASA-Endorsed Tax Relief Bill Passes U.S. House

February 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill supported by automotive and business industry groups now goes to the U.S. Senate. Last night, the U.S. House of Representative passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) that will benefit automotive repair facilities and other businesses. The measure was supported by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) that urged members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tax, U.S. House of Representatives

I-CAR’s Collision Careers Launches Digital Advertising Campaign to Attract Collision Repair Technicians

February 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its Collision Careers platform launched its first-ever digital advertising campaign aimed at attracting high potential talent to the industry and showcasing the benefits of a career in collision repair to solve a talent crisis that is estimated to be 100,000 skilled technicians short. The campaign features […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Careers, I-CAR, Workforce Development

Michelle Sullivan Named CEO at Certified Collision Group

January 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marty Evans becomes Executive Chairman The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced the appointment of Michelle Sullivan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1.  Concurrently, CCG’s long-standing CEO, Marty Evans, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Sullivan brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, People

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