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Aviva Canada Opens AutoCare Centre in Toronto

June 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will open additional collision repair facilities with partners in Ontario and Alberta by the end of year. Aviva Canada announced the launch of Aviva AutoCare Centres. The first facility opened its doors at 170 Toryork Dr. in Toronto June 5, with more to open in the Greater Toronto Area and Alberta by the end of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aviva Canada, Canada, Ontario, Openings

CIECA June 29 CIECA Webinar Features AirPro Diagnostics’ Chuck Olsen on The Future Digital Landscape

June 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECA Webinar, The Future Digital Landscape, is scheduled for Thursday, June 29 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The one-hour webinar will feature Chuck Olsen, Sr. VP Operations & Automotive Technology at AirPro Diagnostics. During the live broadcast, Olsen will discuss new technologies the collision industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Webinars

BASF Accepting Submissions for 2024 R-M Calendar

June 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced it is collecting submissions to compete for a spot in the 2024 R-M calendar that will be distributed to collision repair shops and car enthusiasts across the US and Canada. Photos of vehicles painted with R-M products can be submitted online until July 3. Winners will be notified during the month of August. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Contest, R-M

Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

June 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced the addition of Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions, owned by Bruce Carson, that operates three locations in Roseville and St. Cloud, Minn. and Little Rock, Ark. They are a single line Axalta distributor and are looking forward to their continual growth with RDA. Carson began his career as Badger Paint, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arkansas, Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions, Minnesota, Network Affiliations, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Mercedes-Benz Receives First California Certification for Production Vehicle SAE Level 3 Conditionally Automated Driving

June 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mercedes‑Benz announced that its DRIVE PILOT system for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving received certification from California state authorities. With this milestone Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer with authorization to introduce such a SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle for use on public freeways in the most populous state in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, California, Mercedes-Benz

asTech Announces All-In-One Diagnostics, Calibrations, and Programming Solution

June 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, announced the upcoming release of the new asTech All-In-One solution for local and remote automotive diagnostics, calibrations, and programming to simplify the repair process. The asTech All-In-One is a comprehensive tablet-based solution with local and remote capabilities that’s enabled for both asTech remote OEM tool solutions and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, Diagnostics, Recalibration, Repairify

IBIS Renews Partnership with INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico

June 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico announced the renewal of their partnership with the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), the leading global conference organizer for the collision repair industry. This collaboration is a representation of INA PAACE Automechanika’s focus on ensuring their reach supports every sector of the automotive aftermarket.  INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico will take place […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City, International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, Mexico

Hertrich Dealerships Opens 11th Collision Repair Center

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships announced it opened its newest collision center location in Elkton, Md. Hertrich Collision Center of Elkton is the 11th collision center operated by Hertrich and the third center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Hertrich operates collision centers in Delaware, including Bear, Dagsboro, Dover, Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, Newark, and Seaford. Additionally, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertrich, Maryland, Openings

Uni-Select Receives Investment Canada Act Approval for its Acquisition by LKQ

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the receipt of the required approval under the Investment Canada Act in connection with its acquisition by LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ). The previously announced plan under the provisions of the Québec Business Corporations Act involves Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and 9485-4692 Québec Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ Corporation. In February, LKQ and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, LKQ Corporation, Uni-Select

AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Water-Based Refinish Products

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has received approval to supply its water-based refinish products to Porsche China, one of the vehicle manufacturer’s biggest markets. The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range, including basecoats, primer and clearcoats, to provide Porsche China with a complete water-based solution for its refinishing needs. “We’re delighted to partner with one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Approvals, China, Porsche, Waterborne

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