The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) commissioned a survey among likely November 2024 voters to gauge opinion on SB 961, which would require new cars and trucks to be equipped with speed limiting devices beginning in 2027. The survey, conducted by Rodriguez Gudelunas Strategies in mid-February, found that California’s likely voters overwhelmingly reject the proposed […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in February
Prices were down over 13% from a year ago. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis, were down in February compared to January and February 2023. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 203.8, a decline of 13.1% from a year ago. The index was down 0.1% against the […]
AkzoNobel Announces Refinish+ Digital Platform
AkzoNobel today announced Refinish+, a new digital platform developed for body shops to help streamline operations, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. Refinish+ provides body shops with seamless access, and one single sign on, to AkzoNobel’s full suite of digital tools including AkzoNobel’s cloud-based color retrieval application MIXIT, its state-of- the-art body shop production workflow application […]
Most Influential Women Award Recipients Announced by WIN
In celebration of International Women’s Day today, the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards, honoring women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry. Eight remarkable women will be recognized as new MIWs this year at a gala to be held during WIN’s 2024 […]
Nick Spiers Named Global VP of Strategic Operations at the Fix Network
The Fix Network announced the appointment of Nick Spiers as the company’s new global vice president of Strategic Operations effective March 1. In this newly created role, Spiers will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the strategic planning and execution of global operational initiatives for Fix Network and its family of brands. Spiers joined Fix […]
Maria Stump Named People Development Manager at DCR Systems
DCR Systems announced the addition of a new team member, Maria Stump, who joined the company as people development manager. In her new role, Stump focuses on all aspects of working with employees, including hiring and retention, setting up processes, managing training programs and employee development. “We created this role as part of our mission […]
Incumbent North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Causey Wins Republican Primary
Causey will face Democrat Natasha Marcus in November general election. Incumbent North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey defeated Andrew Marcus and C. Robert Brawley in the Republican primary for Commissioner on March 5. Causey received 59.6% of the vote, compared to 22.2% for Andrew Marcus and 18.2% for Brawley. In November’s general election, Causey […]
Early-Bird Registration Open for September 24-25 CIECA CONNEX Conference
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that early-bird registration is open for its 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024: “The Intersection of Data & Mobility,” will be held at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel in Detroit, Mich. on September 24-25. During the two-day event, insightful speakers will discuss where technology and businesses are headed […]
IIHS Calls on NHTSA to Move Quickly to Require Impaired Driving Prevention
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is urging federal regulators to pick up the pace in issuing a requirement for impaired driving prevention technology on new passenger vehicles. In 2021, Congress instructed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a regulation requiring the technology. The law calls on NHTSA to issue the final […]
SEMA Members Oppose California Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) member companies and automotive enthusiasts have come out in strong opposition to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulation that would ban the sale of new internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2035. Specialty aftermarket businesses and industry supporters sent over 5,000 letters to […]
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