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Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Vehicle Remains at Least a Decade Away

September 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

S&P Global Mobility reports says the era of peak hype has passed, but forecasters still see long-term adoption in certain segments that benefit from today’s rise in automated driving technology. A world of self-driving vehicles and mobility-on-demand is likely to exist eventually, but for the next decade, widespread implementation of autonomous technology will not be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, S&P Global Mobility

AASP/NJ Celebrates Return of Lou Scoras Annual Golf Outing

September 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On September 19, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) celebrated the return of its Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing at the Knob HIll Country Club in Manalapan, N.J. bringing members of the automotive community together on the green for the first time in years while honoring the memory of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Golf Outing, New Jersey

Jeff Parent Named Chief Operating Officer at AutoNation

September 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) announced the appointment of Jeff Parent as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With extensive experience in senior executive roles spanning sales, supply chain management, and business strategy, Parent brings a wealth of expertise to lead the company’s operational and strategic initiatives. Parent’s start date is expected to be October 16, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoNation, People

State Farm Premiums Written Up Nearly 24% in Second Quarter

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

S&P Global says the company remains largest auto insurer in the U.S. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. remained the largest personal auto insurer in the US during the second quarter amid a record quarter for the sector, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis. The insurer’s direct premiums written surged nearly 24% — […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, American Family, GEICO, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Net Written Premiums, Progressive, S&P Global Market Intelligence, State Farm, USAA

UAW Reported to Expand Strikes to GM and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers Today

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

As CollisionWeek was going to press, Reuters reported that United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fein announced that the union will expand its strike today to include General Motors and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) across the U.S. The UAW is reported to have made progress in its negotiations with Ford and will not expand […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford, General Motors, Parts Distribution Center, Stellantis, Strike, United Auto Workers

Gasoline Prices at Highest Levels for Year

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down from the record high prices in early summer last year, gas prices are above year ago levels. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of gas hit what may be 2023’s peak price of $3.88 earlier this week, only to slide a few cents in the following days.  Yesterday’s average was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Fuel, Fuel Prices

BASF to Present Five Awards at SEMA

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced that it will present five awards during the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nev.  Whether the award is for making a car look great using BASF products, or encouraging the next generation of talent, BASF will recognize the best of the best. “These awards are always a huge […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, SEMA Show

U.S. House Passes Bill to Prevent Internal Combustion Engine Bans

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would block states from limiting sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (H.R. 1435) passed 222-190, with eight Democrats voting in favor with the Republican House majority. The bill is not […]

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

ASA Signs Letter to Connecticut DMV to Protect Fair Market Over Open Recall Notice Requirements During Vehicle Repairs

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association concerned regulation doesn’t specify dealers should also provide notice. The Automotive Service Association has signed a letter, addressed to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Tony Guerrera, seeking clarification and offering guidance on interpreting Public Act. No. 23-40 New Section 24 that requires repair facilities to give customers written notice their vehicles have an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Connecticut, Recalls, Regulations

Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in British Columbia

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Northline in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, has been acquired by the Lift Auto Group. Previous owner, Dave Onderwater, with his 30 years of ownership and operational experience, will be continuing as the main painter in the shop. His involvement will play a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality standards that have been synonymous with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Lift Auto Group

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