The Fix Network continues to expand the reach of its Automotive Glass Apprenticeship Program with opportunities in Washington State, Oregon and now Montana. The Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) began in November 2022 as the first Automotive Glass Apprenticeship of its kind in the United States. The program, run through Fix Network’s Speedy Glass USA […]
EPA Excludes Motor Vehicle AC Fluid Recovery from Final Ruling on Hydrofluorocarbons
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that the EPA released its final rulemaking on the Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes under Section (h) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. Notably for automotive repairers, the regulation excludes any mention of the recovery/recycling/reclamation of MVAC (motor vehicle air conditioner) […]
AIA Canada Advocates for Right to Repair Legislation on Parliament Hill
Today, AIA Canada members engaged with Members of Parliament (MPs) and key political figures from across the country to advocate for the right to repair, and the importance of Bill C-244 as a stepping stone, and the need for standalone legislation for the auto care industry. AIA Canada asked MPs, and will continue to do […]
William Fawcett Named Maryland’s Associate Commissioner for Property and Casualty
Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane has appointed William Fawcett as associate commissioner for property and casualty for the Maryland Insurance Administration. Fawcett will oversee the Insurance Administration’s Property and Casualty Division, which comprises a rates and forms review unit and a complaints unit. By law, all insurance companies that sell property, casualty, surety, […]
Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Down Slightly Month-Over-Month in September
Total personal auto policies in force are just 10,000 lower for the month but remain up 12% from last year. Net written premiums up 22% year-over-year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 19,518,600 in September, down 0.5% from 19,527,800 in August. September’s policies in force represent an […]
Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Center in South Florida
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Frank’s Collision Repair in Opa-locka, Fla. Frank’s Collision was a family-owned center servicing Miami-Dade County for 33 years. “Our mission has been to provide our customers and insurance partners with superior service and outstanding repairs and know that Classic Collision operates on high standards,” stated Franciso Hernandez, former […]
EPA Fines Safety-Kleen for Hazardous Waste Violations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska
Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. will pay a $95,781 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which is the federal law that requires safe handling of hazardous wastes. “Mismanagement of hazardous waste threatens human health and the environment,” said David Cozad, director of EPA Region 7’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance […]
AASP/NJ’s October 25 Annual Meeting to Feature Legendary Comedian Rich Vos
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ). Annual Meeting, set for Wednesday, October 25 at Gran Centurions in Clark, NJ and beginning at 6pm, featuring a special appearance by legendary New Jersey comedian Rich Vos. Registration for the event is available online. With the successful return of last month’s Annual Lou Scoras […]
Vehicle Suppliers Continue to Increase Layoffs Due to UAW Strike
Up to 70% of vehicle suppliers expect some layoffs if the strike continues through October. The most recent survey from MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers reveals the impact on the vehicle supply base from the ongoing strike between the UAW and Detroit’s Big Three manufacturers. The survey, collected from October 9 – 11, 2023, revealed: Layoffs […]
Consumer Sentiment Declines in Preliminary October Results
Inflation concerns continue to weigh on consumers’ view of the economy. Projections on GDP in the third quarter, however, have been improving. Consumer sentiment declined more than 7% in preliminary October results following two consecutive months of very little change according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Assessments of personal finances declined about […]
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