The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), has appointed John Eck as vice president of business development, effective Sept. 15. The nonprofit education organization said Eck will oversee business development strategy across six industry segments: collision repairers, insurance companies, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and schools. “The appointment of John Eck in this role […]
US Personal Auto Insurance Segment Sustains Underwriting Turnaround Into 2025
First half direct loss ratio improved over 2024 even as average claim is up more than 10% from 2024. U.S. personal auto insurers saw the segment’s first-half 2025 direct loss ratio fall again from the same two previous six-month periods, indicating that the significant rebound experienced in 2024 may carry over through 2025, according to […]
Registration Open for Georgia Collision Industry Association October 6 Golf Outing
The Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) will host its 2025 Golf Tournament on October 6 at Eagle Watch Golf Club in Woodstock, Ga. Check in and breakfast begin at 8 a.m. The Shot Gun start is at 10 a.m. Registration for the event is open online. A variety of sponsorships are available. More information about […]
ASA Applauds U.S. House Appropriations Committee Approval of Apprenticeships and other Workforce Training Program Funding
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that United States House Appropriations Committee voted 35-28 on September 10 to advance House Republican’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, (LHHSE) and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. This bill largely aligns with the strategic workforce development plan articulated in a joint report recently released by […]
Free Webinar from ASE Tomorrow on Introduction to OBDII on UDS – Part I
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) entitled “Introduction to OBDII on UDS – Part I.” In this webinar, technical trainer Rick Escalambre explores Global OBDII and introduces OBDII on Unified Diagnostics Services (OBDonUDS). The first OBDonUDS vehicle was recently released. […]
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Decline in September
Preliminary results indicate consumer views on the economy continue to deteriorate. Consumer sentiment continued moving down in preliminary September results according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers report released today. The Consumer Sentiment Index declined to 55.2 in early September, down 2.8 points or 4.8% from 58.2 in the August survey. The Consumer […]
Wesco Group Acquires DealerShop Paint Distribution Division
Wesco Group announced the acquisition of DealerShop’s Paint Distribution Division, expanding the paint and body equipment distributor’s U.S. operations. The acquisition adds to Wesco Group’s network of locations serving automotive refinish, industrial, commercial, aerospace and marine markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. DealerShop, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates what it calls the first U.S.-based […]
Cyber Attack Continues to Stall Jaguar Land Rover Vehicle Production
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicle production remains halted at sites globally as the result of a cyber attack the company acknowledged over a week ago. The company first acknowledged the attack in a statement September 2. The company said at the time, “JLR has been impacted by a cyber incident. We took immediate action to […]
Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program Celebrate 11 Years Helping Veterans Transition to Technician Careers
A partnership between defense contractor V2X Inc., General Motors and the U.S. Army at Ford Hood, Texas has trained about 1,000 veterans as automotive technicians over 11 years, with all graduates finding jobs at GM dealerships. The Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program, launched in 2014 at Fort Hood, provides eight weeks of hands-on training […]
Caliber Acquires Mobile Repair Firm to Expand Fleet Services
Caliber has acquired Car Body Lab, a mobile auto body repair service operating in 20 cities across seven states. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Caliber’s fleet solutions division, which provides repair services to large commercial vehicle fleets. Car Body Lab will continue operating as a standalone business. “Caliber is […]
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