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Ontario Investing CA$3 Million to Train Automotive Workers with AIA Canada

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Ontario, Canada government is investing up to CA$3 million ($2.09 million) through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to train workers in the automative trades. The investment in the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) will support better jobs and bigger paychecks in the automotive trades sector across the province while defending […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Ontario, Workforce Development

Boyd Group Reports Sales Up 4.2% in 2024

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Addition of new locations lifts revenue as same store sales declined year-over-year. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced sales increased by 4.2% to $3.1 billion in 2024 from $2.9 billion in 2023. The result included incremental sales from new locations of $187.2 million, partially offset by same-store sales declines of 1.8%. Fiscal 2024 recognized […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings

Mercedes-Benz Integrates AI and Humanoid Robots into Vehicle Manufacturing

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an effort to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its automotive production processes, Mercedes-Benz is transforming its production network with the integration of artificial intelligence and humanoid robots at its Digital Factory Campus in Berlin-Marienfelde, Germany. The company has introduced Apollo, described as one of the world’s most advanced commercial humanoid robots, into its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Germany, Mercedes-Benz, Robotics

Quality Collision Group Acquires First Repair Center in Kansas

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) expands its footprint by acquiring Eveland Bros. Collision, located in Johnson County, Kansas. This marks QCG’s entry into Kansas, its 12th state. Eveland Bros. Collision was founded in 1978 by brothers Mark and Bill Eveland and has served the greater Kansas City metro area ever since. The single-location shop is in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Kansas, Quality Collision Group

Franchisee Opens Third ProColor Collision Repair Center in California

March 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Franchisee Qazi Asad and his leadership team have opened their third ProColor Collision repair facility, expanding their service coverage in Bakersfield, Calif. The new Bakersfield Central location follows the team’s recent openings of ProColor Collision Lynwood and ProColor Collision Bakersfield Southwest within the past four months. Located at 98 Oak Street with easy access from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

Tesla Collision Center Targeted in Las Vegas Arson Attack

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 18, a Tesla collision repair and sales center in Las Vegas was involved in what authorities are calling a “targeted attack,” highlighting potential security concerns for facilities that repair Tesla vehicles. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to multiple 911 calls at approximately 2:45 a.m. reporting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ireland, Nevada, Terrorism, Tesla

Auto Glass Now Launches Boston Location

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Glass Now has opened a new facility at 139 Freeport St. in Boston, Mass. The 3,796 square-foot facility serves Boston and surrounding communities including Dorchester, Roxbury, and Quincy. “We’re thrilled to expand our presence in the Massachusetts market,” said Dan Bean, Regional Director of Auto Glass Now. “Our team is excited to bring our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Now, Massachusetts, Openings

San Jose Body Shop Owner Faces Insurance Fraud Charge After Undercover Sting

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

A San Jose, Calif. body shop owner has been charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Jairon Escobar, 49, who owns and operates Radiator & Body Parts, allegedly inflated an insurance damage estimate on a vehicle that was part of an undercover operation. Investigators say Escobar added […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Mercury Insurance, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Santa Clara County District Attorney

US Property/Casualty Industry Swings to Underwriting Profit of $22.9 Billion in 2024

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Result marks first gain in four years. The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry recorded a $22.9 billion net underwriting gain in 2024, signifying the segment’s first underwriting profit since 2020, and marking a substantial swing from the $21.3 billion loss recorded in the prior year, according to a new AM Best report. These preliminary results are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Property Casualty Insurance

Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and oversee claims training and leadership development while driving strategic direction for claims operations. His responsibilities will also include the subrogation and special investigative units. With more than […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Plymouth Rock Assurance

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