Fix Auto UK’s march along Britain’s south coast continues with the appointment of a new site in the city of Plymouth. Founded in 2013 by spray painter Leon Hall with a personal loan of just £4,000 ($5450), LA Bodyworks has steadily grown into a thriving operation. Now, as part of its ongoing development, the business […]
Auto Care Association Community Donates $30,000 in Tools to Illinois Career Center
Tool and Equipment Community supports automotive program serving growing number of female students. The Auto Care Association’s Tool and Equipment Community donated more than $30,000 in tools to Livingston Area Career Center’s automotive and diesel technology program in Pontiac, Ill. through partnerships with Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions and ATD Tools Inc. The donation came after […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in First Half of June
Prices at mid-month were up both month-over-month and year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis increased from May in the first 15 days of June. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose 1.7% to 208.7, showing a rise of 6.5% from the full month of June 2024. The weaker […]
LKQ Corporation and IAA’s SYNETIQ Announce Strategic European Joint Venture
Venture a key step in Europe-wide vehicle recycled parts strategy. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ), today announced that LKQ Europe has entered into a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd., an IAA company. LKQ Europe is the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe. SYNETIQ is one of the […]
Subaru Parts Warehouses Sweep Top Three Spots in Industry Performance Awards
Subaru of America Inc. won multiple awards at the annual Ducker Carlisle North American Parts Benchmark Conference, with three of its warehouses taking the top spots in the industry’s most competitive category. The automaker’s regional distribution centers in Douglasville, Ga., Aurora, Colo., and Ontario, Calif. placed first, second and third respectively in the Top Performing […]
Meyer Distributing Opens Location in Columbus, Ohio
Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of its Columbus, Ohio crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Ind. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, Tire & Wheel, RV, and trailer parts in the region. “The Columbus, OH dock will provide top […]
Driven Brands Collision Group Announces Ascend Conference September 30-October 2 in Colorado
The Driven Brands Collision Group announced its 2025 Ascend Conference will take place from September 30 to October 2, 2025 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colo. Franchise partners from Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, along with Driven Brands team members, vendors, and industry leaders, will unite for the third annual U.S. […]
Progressive Edges Out State Farm to Claim Lead in US Total Auto Premiums Written
Direct premiums written for private passenger and commercial auto insurance at Progressive up over 22%. Progressive Insurance Group ascended to the top of the U.S. total automobile insurance ranking list that combines private passenger and commercial insurance with a 16.4% market share in 2024, just edging out former No. 1 State Farm Group’s 16.2% market […]
CCC Launches Collision Repair Industry Pay Management Tool
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) today announced the launch of CCC Pay Workflow, the industry’s first employee-facing pay management tool designed to ease payday discussions between collision repair technicians and payroll managers. CCC Pay Workflow reduces administrative burdens around payday, giving technicians more visibility into how they’re paid and providing managers with a digital […]
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Opens Technology Demo Applications for October 5-7 Conference
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is accepting applications for technology demonstrations at its 2025 Aftermarket Technology Conference, set for Oct. 5-7 in Springfield, Mo. The demonstrations will allow companies to present automotive and commercial vehicle technologies to industry professionals. Technologies eligible for demonstration include augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, electric vehicle charging units, advanced driver assistance […]