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; […]
ASA Endorses Bipartisan Tax Framework Beneficial to Independent Automotive Repair Businesses
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. […]
Ford Reducing F-150 Lightning Production, Increasing Capacity for Bronco and Ranger
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., […]
NABC Recycled Rides Program Gift Vehicles to Three Veterans and Single Mother in Palm Springs
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, […]
January 24 Webinar Highlights Automotive Scholarship Opportunities
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 […]
Americans Bought Nearly 1.2 Million Electric Vehicles in 2023
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 […]
Fenix Parts Acquires Stafford’s Auto Parts
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 […]
BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Vehicle Lift Concept
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 […]
IBIS Worldwide Announces July 23-24 IBIS Australia Conference
IBIS Worldwide announced its IBIS Australia 2024 conference will take place on July 23-24 at the prestigious Four Seasons Sydney, located at 199 George Street in Sydney, Australia. This event marks a significant milestone in IBIS’s ongoing commitment to extending its reach and fostering innovation globally. The conference will commence with a welcome drinks reception […]
New ASE Leadership, Board Members in Place
The recent leadership transition at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is complete, and the new ASE officers and board members have begun their terms. As of January 1, Dave Johnson officially took on the role of ASE president and CEO. He replaces Tim Zilke, who retired from ASE on Dec. 31 after […]
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