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OpenRoad Collision Acquires 6 Collision Repair Centers in Oklahoma

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

OpenRoad Collision announced a strategic partnership with Bill Knight Collision, a six location multi-shop operator (MSO) with locations in Tulsa and Stillwater, Okla. Combined, the OpenRoad Collision family of brands now owns and operates collision repair centers across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The addition of Bill Knight Collision not only expands OpenRoad Collision’s geographic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Oklahoma, OpenRoad Collision

U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Records $24.5 Billion Underwriting Loss in the First Half of 2023

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry recorded a $24.5 billion net underwriting loss in the first half of 2023, nearly eclipsing the $26.5 billion in total losses recorded for all of 2022, according to a new AM Best report. These preliminary results are detailed in a new Best’s Special Report, First Look: 6-Month 2023 US Property/Casualty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Earnings, Property Casualty Insurance

GM’s John Eck Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Directors

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced John Eck, head of Product, Accident Assistance, General Motors Global Strategy & Innovation Future Digital Products, has joined its Board of Directors. “The Foundation is thrilled to have John join our Board of Directors,” shares CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “His vast array of industry experience is certain […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Collision Repair Education Foundation, General Motors, People

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Jim Koons Automotive

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sale of ninth largest private dealership group in the US includes 29 franchises, six collision centers, 20 dealerships in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) announced an agreement to acquire Jim Koons Automotive Companies, the ninth largest privately-owned dealership group in the U.S. The sale of the Mid-Atlantic Region company is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Classic Collision Acquires Two New Collision Repair Centers in Houston, Texas

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Meyerland Collision Centers in Houston, Texas. Meyerland Collision Centers has been family-owned and proudly serving the Houston Meyerland area for more than 15 years. The Meyerland team, equipment, and facilities all demonstrate their commitment to providing you with the best available customer service and quality care possible. “Our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

ASE Education Foundation Updates Collision Repair Standards

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds new fundamentals accreditation area that focuses on employer’s most valued entry-level skills. The ASE Education Foundation recently conducted a workshop to review the tasks and tools used by ASE-accredited collision repair and refinish programs in high schools and colleges nationwide. The review committee consisted of individuals representing vehicle manufacturers, collision repair and refinish shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Standards, Workforce Development

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall Career Fair Schedule

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its Fall 2023 High School and College Transportation Student Career Fair schedule, where employers have the opportunity to engage with future collision repair professionals. With events scheduled all across the country, employers won’t want to miss the chance to get to know hundreds, or even thousands, of incoming […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up Slightly in August

September 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The decline in wholesale prices has stopped, though they remain down from the highs last year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis increased 0.2% in August from July. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 212.2, down 7.7% from a year ago. Higher used vehicle prices allow for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cox Automotive, Manheim, Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

CSN Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec

September 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision Centres announced that CSN Saint-Léonard, a 14,000 sq. ft. facility located at 6200 Boul Metropolitan Est in Montreal, Quebec, has joined the CSN Collision Network. The workshop, owned by Jean-Luc Desjardins, has evolved in the bodywork field over the years. It’s now managed by Patrick Pelletier and his assistant Annie Collin and will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations, Quebec

GT Motive Partners with OEC to Connect UK Customers to Competitive OEM Parts

September 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

GT Motive has announced a partnership with OEC to provide customers with access to competitively-priced OEM parts available directly from OEC’s Vision collision platform in the UK starting this year with plans to extend to other European countries in the future. David Vella, Executive Director of GT Motive, said, “We’re proud to partner with OEC […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, GT Motive, OEConnection, OEM Parts, United Kingdom

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