AirPro Diagnostics announced today the successful completion of its pricing pilot and is officially offering a $0.00 cost tool or set-up fee. This pricing model is being offered to qualified collision repairers and to every shop that holds any OEM certifications. AirPro has been tested and approved by OEMs and meets the rigorous manufacturer requirements […]
CARSTAR Creators Share Success Stories on 30th Anniversary
Lirel Holt, founder, and Sam Mercanti, master franchisor for Canada, joined the 30th Anniversary Celebration at the CARSTAR Acceleration 2019 Conference. Lirel Holt, a Kansas City owner of a collision repair company, had an idea back in the 1980s to help independent shop owners like himself unite with professional standards, common repair practices, buying power […]
SCRS and the March Taylor Memorial Fund Award Tool Grants to SkillsUSA Gold Medalists
For the fifth consecutive year, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the March Taylor Memorial Fund (MTMF) will partner to provide tool grants to medalists at the SkillsUSA national championships. The program will provide a $1,250 tool scholarship to each of the SkillsUSA National Championship four Gold Medalists competing in collision repair technologies […]
Axalta Opens Refinish Customer Training Center in South Africa
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced the official opening of its new Refinish Training Center in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. The 1000 square meter (10,764 sq. ft.) training center, that was announced last year, is home to Axalta’s global refinish brands Spies Hecker, Standox, Duxone, Challenger and Nason Finishes. In addition to space for theoretical training, […]
Fix Auto UK Acquires Collision Repair Center in Wales
Fix Auto UK announced it has acquired its second independent collision repair center. The organization has purchased Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, from previous owner Ian Hughes, who is retiring from the industry after establishing the business over the last 30 years. Ian’s son Simon will stay with the […]
Ford and Volkswagen Expand Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Collaboration
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG today announced they are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles – and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe. Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess, Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett as well as Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky announced […]
BASF Supports Refinish Training Program at Guilford College in North Carolina
BASF announced its support for the automotive refinish training facility at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) in Greensboro, N.C. BASF supported the efforts to open the 29,000-square-foot training center on Guilford’s campus that continues to host classes each quarter, including R-M and Glasurit certification, buffing, and color matching. With three downdraft prep booths set up […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Joins Global Call for Greater Engagement on Recalls
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with professional automotive recycling industry associations from the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Malaysia and Australia. The international collection of associations is calling for greater engagement by vehicle manufacturers, automotive market participants and government regulators within the global automotive recycling industry to […]
Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State
Fix Auto USA announced the addition of Fix Auto Vancouver North in Vancouver, Washington to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The facility is owned by Franchise Partner Andrey Stefanco. “On behalf of Fix Auto USA, we welcome Fix Auto Vancouver North and Andrey into our family, as they exhibit the characteristics and culture […]
Copart Acquires New Location in Hartford
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) opened a new location in Hartford, Connecticut. This location was formerly Hartford-Springfield Auto Auction. This is Copart’s second location in the state. “Our new Hartford location will provide capacity to accommodate our continuing growth in volume and additional convenience for our buyers in the region,” said Copart CEO Jay Adair. Copart hosts […]