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11 States Issued Proclamations for June Automotive Service Professionals Month

July 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Governors across the country issued official state proclamations declaring June as Automotive Service Professionals Month in their respective states including: Jared Polis of Colorado J.B. Pritzker of Illinois Eric Holcomb of Indiana Andy Beshear of Kentucky Maura Healey of Massachusetts Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan Doug Burgum of North Dakota Kristi Noem of South Dakota Glenn […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Automotive Service Professionals Month

Diamond Standard Parts’ Emmett Baker Passes Away

July 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diamond Standard Parts announced the passing of William Emmett Baker on June 25 at the age of 68. Baker was a member of the Diamond Standard start up group and later served as Northeast Sales and Distribution manager at Diamond Standard’s Pittston, Pa distribution facility until his retirement. A visitation for Baker will be held […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diamond Standard, Obituaries, People

California Insurance Commissioner Announces Over $50 Million in Grants to Assist Law Enforcement Fight Insurance Fraud

July 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced he has awarded $50,545,239 in grants to 34 district attorney offices representing 44 counties in California to combat insurance fraud. Under Commissioner Lara’s leadership, these grants, funded through annual employer assessments, support law enforcement efforts in investigating and prosecuting fraud and increase outreach to our communities. Commissioner Lara also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Commissioner, Insurance Fraud

Palladium Heritage Acquires Three Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Distributors

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Combination creates Collision Auto Parts platform to expand with further acquisitions and new location openings. Palladium Equity Partners, along with its joint venture affiliate Palladium Heritage, announced today that it has partnered with management to create a platform named Collision Auto Parts LLC, with the acquisition of three automotive aftermarket collision repair part companies. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, National Auto Parts, Palladium Equity Partners, Palladium Heritage, Private Equity

Original One Parts Merges with Headlights Depot

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Original One Parts, LLC, a portfolio company of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries, LLC, announced its merger with Headlights Depot. Serving the auto collision repair industry, Original One Parts operates out of two warehouse & remanufacturing facilities located in Texas and Maryland. With its nine strategically located distribution centers supplying business and consumer customers, Headlights […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Headlights Depot, Original One Parts

Philadelphia Towing Company Alleged to Have Made Millions from Catalytic Converter Thefts

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nearly year-long investigation leads to charges again company and 10 adults, one juvenile. The Bucks County, Pa. District Attorney’s Office announced charges against a Philadelphia, Pa. towing company and more than 10 individuals June 27 who are alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar organized criminal enterprise that specialized in the theft of catalytic converters throughout […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Catalytic Converter Theft, Lawsuits, Pennsylvania

EU Reaches Agreement on Data Act to Provide Third Parties Access to Connected Products

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive suppliers’ association calls for auto sector specific legislation to improve competition, boost innovation capabilities, and protect consumer rights and choice. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement on June 27 on Data Act legislation which will regulate how data generated by connected objects can be accessed and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CLEPA, EU, Europe, legislation, Right to Repair, Telematics

Allstate’s Bryce Boyer Joins CIECA Board of Trustees

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Bryce Boyer, business partner lead consultant for Allstate Insurance Company, joined CIECA’s Board of Trustees. As part of an auto team that focuses on virtual estimating, one of Boyer’s major focal points is navigating how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming how Allstate and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Board of Trustees, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People

Rhode Island Governor Signs Bill Updating Unfair Claims Practices Act

June 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New law requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures. Also adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputes. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed legislation June 26 that passed by the state legislature earlier in the month that will update several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Rhode Island, Unfair Claims Practice

UK’s Steer Automotive Group Acquires 32 Collision Repair Centers

June 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steer Automotive Group today announced the acquisition of the businesses of Apollo Motor Group and Balgores Motors. The two businesses have a total of 32 collision repair locations with £90m ($114.5 million) sales and 700 staff. The acquisition builds on Steer’s network, extending further into the south of England and increasing Steer’s scale and capacity […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

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