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MEMA Renews Call for Federal Right to Repair Solution

August 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced it recognizes the step forward made by the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in identifying the need to address protocols for the open access implementation of the Massachusetts Data Access Law. While the organization support NHTSA and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s “goals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Massachusetts, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, NHTSA, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

BASF Partners with TechForce Foundation to Launch Techs for Tomorrow Scholarship and Industry Experience at SEMA

August 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five lucky winners will get the experience of a lifetime at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nev. thanks to a program that encourages up-and-coming talent entering the industry.  Working in partnership with TechForce Foundation, BASF is now soliciting nominations for its Techs for Tomorrow program. More information and an application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, Scholarships, SEMA Show, TechForce Foundation

Classic Collision Adds Two Repair Centers in Washington State

August 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 228 locations in 15 states. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in separate transactions in Washington State. The Atlanta, Ga.-based multiple shop operators acquired KDK Enterprises in Federal Way and AP Collision Center in Lynnwood. KDK Enterprises has been the reliable body shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Stellantis Selects Charge Enterprises as EV Infrastructure Provider for US Dealership Network

August 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stellantis announced its partnership with Charge Enterprises, Inc. today, in which Charge has become an EV charging installation partner for Stellantis’ 2,600+ U.S. dealer network. Charge becomes the fourth recommended partner for dealer EV readiness for Stellantis dealers across the United States, joining Future Energy, Vehya and AGI. “As our partners in the automotive industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, Stellantis

University of the Aftermarket Foundation Welcomes GB Remanufacturing as New Lifetime Trustee

August 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes GB Remanufacturing, Inc. as a new lifetime trustee and thanked them for their generous support. Michael Kitching, president and CEO of GB Remanufacturing, will serve as the company’s representative on the UAF board of trustees. “The University of the Aftermarket Foundation plays a fundamental role in educating […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, People, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Lee Rodgers Appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors

August 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lee Rodgers of Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has been appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors representing Automotive Parts Associates (APA). During the appointment process, Young Suhr Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented. “I am pleased to announce that APA’s Lee Rodgers is joining the CAWA Board of Directors. He is a welcomed addition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, CAWA, People

New Vehicle Sales Projected Up Over 15% in August Compared to Last Year

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast fifth consecutive month of double-digit sales growth and record spending on new vehicles. Total new-vehicle sales for August 2023, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,354,600 units, a 15.4% increase from August 2022, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. August 2023 has 27 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GlobalData, J.D. Power, New Vehicle Sales

Car Pros Automotive Group Acquires BMW, MINI Dealerships and Collision Repair Center in Los Angeles

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car Pros Automotive Group announced today that it has acquired two dealerships from Los Angeles, Calif.-based Nick Alexander Imports, including Nick Alexander BMW, Nick Alexander MINI, as well as their collision repair center. The dealerships are rebranded to BMW of Downtown LA and MINI of Downtown LA. Car Pros owns seven stores in Southern California […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Car Pros Automotive Group

UAW Members Authorize Strike Against Detroit Vehicle Manufacturers if Contract Negotiations Fail

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced today that the union’s strike authorization vote passed with near universal approval from the 150,000 union workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Final votes are still being tabulated, but the current combined average across the Big Three was 97% in favor of strike authorization. The vote […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, United Auto Workers

Rivian and Tesla Support ASA, Auto Alliance and SCRS Right to Repair Data Sharing Agreement

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

In separate letters to the leadership of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers Rivian and Tesla announced they support the agreement reached on sharing automotive data that was announced in July. The two EV manufacturers are not members of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, Right to Repair, Rivian, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Tesla

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