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Ben Townsend to Lead New Thatcham Research Automotive Vertical

April 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK-based Thatcham Research announced that Ben Townsend is taking up a new position as head of automotive. Townsend will spearhead the risk intelligence company’s emergent ‘automotive vertical’ function, which is focused on supporting the wider sector in delivering safe, secure, and repairable mobility. This is part of an ongoing process to align the business to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements

April 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Chamber says it will sue to overturn the rule. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompete agreements nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. As CollisionWeek reported in January, the FTC in a Notice of Proposed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Trade Commission, Lawsuits, Noncompete Clauses, Regulations, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

State Farm Adds Accident Assistance Feature for Drivers Involved in Collisions to Drive Safe & Save App

April 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm announced the introduction of a new Accident Assistance feature to Drive Safe & Save app. The new Accident Assistance feature helps the driver when immediate next steps may seem unclear during the stressful moments following a collision. It will guide the driver through the next steps, including making sure everyone is safe, calling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FNOL, State Farm, Usage-Based Insurance

AASP-MN Announces 16 Auto Service and Collision Repair Students to Receive Scholarships

April 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced it has awarded sixteen scholarships totaling $16,000 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition or tools during the 2024-25 school year. The scholarships are $1,000 each and funded by a donation from the Minnesota State I-CAR Committee, as well as proceeds […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, I-CAR, Minnesota, Scholarships

NABC Announces Winners of NABC Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser

April 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Next golf Fundraiser set for Boone Valley Golf Club in St. Louis, Mo. on September 9. The National Auto Body Council announced the winners of the NABC Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser, held Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Texas Star Golf Course in Dallas. More than 125 players, sponsors and industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fundraiser, Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Texas

LKQ Reports Revenue of $3.7 Billion in First Quarter

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall revenue up 11%, but organic revenue was lower as record warm weather in U.S. negatively impacted repairable claims volume. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today reported revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 10.6% compared to $3.3 billion for the first quarter of 2023. For the first quarter of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, LKQ Corporation

AASP/NJ Bodywork Bowl Winners Announced

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) announced the winners of Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition held during the recent NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show. For the second year in a row, this fun and friendly competition once again exceeded expectations last month, drawing in 70 competitors who displayed their skills in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Utah Collision Repair Facility Owner Supports Federal Design Patent Reform in CAR Coalition Video

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a new video from the CAR Coalition, independent collision repair facility owner Greg Southwick, from Falcon Collision and Customs in Grantsville, Utah, explains the real-life impacts of vehicle manufacturer design patents, underscoring his support for federal right to repair solutions. In the video embedded above, Southwick describes a recent challenge replacing a truck hood […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, Design Patents, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, U.S. House of Representatives

SCA Claims Services Announces Directors of Quality Assurance and Recruiting

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCA Claim Services announced the appointment of Max Alwag as the company’s new Quality Assurance Director and Suzette Gallant as its Director of Recruiting. Alwag’s hiring underscores SCA’s unwavering commitment to accuracy and cost containment in insurance claim estimates, and enhancing the integrity and reliability of its delivered services. Alwag brings more than 30 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, SCA Appraisal

Certified Collision Group Acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Addition of performance platforms will support CCG’s national network of independent collision repair center operators. The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced the acquisition of Square One Systems and Coyote Vision Group. “CCG is excited to welcome Square One and the Coyote Vision Group to our portfolio. Square One has demonstrated over 40 years of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Certified Collision Group, Coyote Vision Group, Square One Systems

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