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February New Vehicle Sales Exceed Expectations

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

NADA reports sales up over 6% year-over-year. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report new light-vehicle sales for February 2024 exceeded expectations. According to NADA, February 2024’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) totaled 15.8 million units, up 6.3% from February 2023 and up 6% from January 2024, which had seen a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicles Sales

General Motors Announces $23 Million Investment in Charlotte Parts Distribution Center

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced plans to invest $23 million in its Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) Charlotte Parts Distribution Center, located in North Carolina. The investment will be used to continue increasing workplace safety and modernizing operations to prepare for industry growth. “We are investing in our warehouse operations to proactively address the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, North Carolina, Openings, Parts Distribution Center

Matthew’s Auto Supplies Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Matthews Auto Supplies has joined RDA organization. Matthew’s Auto Supplies, owned by Rick and Colleen Haas was started in 2009 by Rick Haas and Rob Snyder. In 2017 they became a BASF Color Source distributor. They have grown to six locations in Allentown, Newtown Square,  Wikes-Barre and Scranton, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Matthew's Auto Supplies, Network Affiliations, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Ford Dealers and Ford Fund Invest $2 Million to Train Future Automotive Technicians

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Scholarships administered by TechForce Foundation double in second year across ten regions nationwide, promoting diversity and removing financial barriers for students. Ford Dealers and the Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, are investing $2 million in scholarship funding in ten regions to help students pursue careers as automotive technicians. Spanning over 20 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

Speakers Announced for April 24-25 HD Repair Forum

March 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum announced speakers for its 2024 event taking place April 24-25 in Frisco, Texas. The 2024 program will feature speakers from Peterbilt, MHC Kenworth, Rivian, and the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). “Participation from the manufacturers continues to be one of the most important components of the HD Repair Forum,” Brian Nessen, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

PGW Auto Glass Acquires AutoglassCRM

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Launches Everything Autoglass solution VIN decoding and point-of-sale services. PGW Auto Glass, LLC announced that it has acquired AutoglassCRM, a provider of VIN decoding services and point-of-sale software focused on delivering business solutions to the automotive replacement glass installer. “This acquisition supports our strategic mission to provide our customers with the best technologies to compete […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, PGW Autoglass

J.D. Power Completes Autovista Group Acquisition

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition includes estimating system provider Glass’s. J.D. Power announced the completion of its acquisition of Autovista Group, a leading pan-European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. The acquisition, which was announced in September 2023, brings together Autovista Group’s comprehensive datasets, insights and industry expertise with J.D. Power market-leading predictive analytics and valuation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, J.D. Power

MEMA Celebrates 120 Anniversary

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announced its 120th anniversary, a milestone that underscores the association’s enduring legacy and its pivotal role in advancing the future of mobility and the interests of vehicle suppliers. MEMA was founded on March 2, 1904, in Cleveland, Ohio to represent the burgeoning automotive parts manufacturing industry. For the last 120 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

The Hartford Announces New Structure Combining Operations And Technology

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Hartford announced it is bringing together its Operations and Technology, Data, Analytics & Cyber functions expanding Deepa Soni’s role as chief information officer and head of Technology, Data, Analytics & Cyber to include Operations “Over the past several years, we have invested aggressively in technology – expanding digital capabilities, simplifying processes and platforms, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, People, The Hartford

New AAA Research Shows Fatalities Due to Drowsiness 10X Higher Than Reported

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

30,000 deaths estimated due to crashes involving drowsy drivers between 2017-2021. Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. And with Daylight Saving Time approaching (Sunday, March 10 at 2 AM), the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Traffic Fatalities

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