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Canadian Collision Industry Forum Trade Show Returns February 8-9 in Toronto

September 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced its trade show is returning at CCIF Toronto meeting on February 8-9, 2024. The event will be held at The International Centre, Hall 5, located at 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The deadline to apply to be a trade show exhibitor is November 27. Space is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, Ontario, Trade Show

NABR Adds New Features to LaborRateHero

September 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

National AutoBody Research (NABR) announced the release of a new version of its LaborRateHero.com website, adding three new features to make the site easier to use and more powerful. First is the new “Market Rates at a Glance” feature.  During labor rate searches of any geographic area, the Body rate for each individual shop surveyed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Labor Rates, National AutoBody Research

Hertz Announces President and COO Paul Stone to Step Down September 30

September 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) announced that Paul Stone, Chief Operations Officer and President, will step down from his role effective September 30, to pursue opportunities in the retail sector, where he began his career. Paul will remain employed with the company in a transitional capacity through October 31. The company will conclude a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertz, People

Andrian Furness Named Managing Director of Activate Group Motor Repair Network in the UK

September 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Activate Group announced the appointment of Adrian Furness as Managing Director of its Motor Repair Network business. Furness will take up his new role on October 2. Activate Group specializes in accident management services and partners with some of the country’s best-known fleets and insurers to service hundreds of thousands of claims a year. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Activate Group Limited, People, United Kingdom

J.D. Power Acquires Autovista Group

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds European and Australian automotive data and analytics provider of vehicle valuation and repair estimate data. J.D. Power today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a pan-European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. The acquisition complements J.D. Power’s strengths in vehicle valuation and detailed vehicle specification data and analytics while […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Europe, J.D. Power

OpenRoad Collision Acquires 6 Collision Repair Centers in Oklahoma

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

OpenRoad Collision announced a strategic partnership with Bill Knight Collision, a six location multi-shop operator (MSO) with locations in Tulsa and Stillwater, Okla. Combined, the OpenRoad Collision family of brands now owns and operates collision repair centers across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The addition of Bill Knight Collision not only expands OpenRoad Collision’s geographic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Oklahoma, OpenRoad Collision

U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Records $24.5 Billion Underwriting Loss in the First Half of 2023

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry recorded a $24.5 billion net underwriting loss in the first half of 2023, nearly eclipsing the $26.5 billion in total losses recorded for all of 2022, according to a new AM Best report. These preliminary results are detailed in a new Best’s Special Report, First Look: 6-Month 2023 US Property/Casualty […]

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

GM’s John Eck Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Directors

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced John Eck, head of Product, Accident Assistance, General Motors Global Strategy & Innovation Future Digital Products, has joined its Board of Directors. “The Foundation is thrilled to have John join our Board of Directors,” shares CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “His vast array of industry experience is certain […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Collision Repair Education Foundation, General Motors, People

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Jim Koons Automotive

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sale of ninth largest private dealership group in the US includes 29 franchises, six collision centers, 20 dealerships in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) announced an agreement to acquire Jim Koons Automotive Companies, the ninth largest privately-owned dealership group in the U.S. The sale of the Mid-Atlantic Region company is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Classic Collision Acquires Two New Collision Repair Centers in Houston, Texas

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Meyerland Collision Centers in Houston, Texas. Meyerland Collision Centers has been family-owned and proudly serving the Houston Meyerland area for more than 15 years. The Meyerland team, equipment, and facilities all demonstrate their commitment to providing you with the best available customer service and quality care possible. “Our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

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