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Andrew Batenhorst Named New President of California Autobody Association Glendale/Foothill Chapter

February 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Autobody Association announced Andrew Batenhorst of Pacific BMW Collision Center is the new President of our Glendale/Foothill Chapter. Andrew brings with him over 25 years experience in the automotive and insurance industries. Current Body Shop Manager at long time CAA member Pacific BMW, he also serves on the Board of SCRS and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark Grant Applications Now Open

February 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Grants support collision repair schools across the U.S. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that applications are open for its 2024 Benchmark Grants. Collision repair is an intriguing field to pursue, yet schools often struggle to attract and retain students in their collision programs, not because there’s a lack of interest but typically due […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, Workforce Development

Meyer Distributing Adds Location in Arizona

February 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of its Quartzsite, Ariz. crossdock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Kingman, AZ distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, 4×4/Off-Road, crash/collision, and RV parts in the region. “Meyer has expanded inventories significantly in RV, Towing, and Marine parts in Kingman […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Meyer Distributing, Openings

Toyota Announces $1.3 Billion Investment to Bring Battery Electric Vehicle Production to Kentucky

February 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota announced a $1.3 billion investment at its flagship Kentucky facility for future electrification efforts including assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the U.S. market. The project brings the plant’s total investment to nearly $10 billion and reinforces Toyota’s commitment to high-quality vehicles and long-term job stability. The investment supports the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Kentucky, Openings, Toyota

Car ADAS Solutions Partners with TechForce Foundation

February 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced a partnership with TechForce Foundation. As part of its partnership, Car ADAS Solutions donated $1,500 to the foundation to become a TechForce Champion, a small business that supports the foundation’s mission of helping students get educated and find careers as professional technicians. “The technician shortage is not going to be overcome […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Car ADAS Solutions, TechForce Foundation

Tesla Settles California Hazardous Waste Disposal Suit

February 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer settles with 25 California District Attorney Offices over hazardous waste disposal violations at service centers, energy centers and factory. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, along with 24 other District Attorneys throughout California, announced February 1 that a judge in San Joaquin County has ordered Tesla, Inc. to pay $1.5 million as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuits, Tesla

AASP/NJ’s Fourth Annual Young Technician Awards Featured at Northeast Trade Show

February 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

For the fourth consecutive year, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) will conduct its Young Technician of the Year award ceremony during the NORTHEAST 2024 Automotive Services Show weekend – March 15-17 – at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. A generous annual $5,000 donation from the Utica National Group […]

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

HD Repair Forum Opens Registration for April 24-25 Collision Repair Conference

February 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The heavy-duty and medium-duty collision repair industry will travel to the Dallas-Fort Work (DFW) suburb of Frisco, Texas from all parts of North America to hear the latest information on heavy duty collision repair industry trends, for the HD Repair Forum on April 24-25. The Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas will play host to the action packed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

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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