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Right to Repair Bill Introduced in Quebec

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is welcoming the tabling of Bill 29, an Act to protect consumers against programmed obsolescence and promote durability, reparability and maintenance of goods, by Québec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette. According to the association, the legislation will enshrine the right of Quebecers to have their vehicle serviced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Quebec, Right to Repair

LKQ Publishes 2022 Global Sustainability Report

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced the release of its 2022 Global Sustainability Report, highlighting accomplishments across environmental, employee engagement and diversity, safety and operations. “As the largest vehicle recycler in the world, sustainability is core to our business and our success,” said Dominick Zarcone, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strong environmental stewardship complements our commitment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LKQ Corporation, Sustainability

NHTSA Proposes Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements for New Vehicles

June 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rule would replace the 2016 voluntary agreement between manufacturers, NHTSA and IIHS that led 14 manufacturers to install braking system in 95% of their vehicles by last September. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yesterday announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AEB, Consumer Reports, Crash Avoidance, Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, NHTSA, Regulations

Driven Brands Collision Repair Companies Kick Off Third Annual Shine Season Summer Fundraising

June 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands collision repair companies CARSTAR U.S., CARSTAR Canada, Fix Auto USA, and Abra, kick off the summer fundraising initiative, Shine Season, today. The June through August initiative encourages franchise partners and members of the collision corporate staff to get involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Canada to raise funds for cystic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA, Fundraiser

Speakers Announced for September 12-13 CIECA CONNEX Conference

June 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its speakers for the annual CONNEX 2023 Conference. The event is being held in Bloomington, Ill., on September 12-13. In addition to a line-up of insightful thought leaders, there will be networking opportunities, a vehicle gifting ceremony by the National Auto Body Council (NABC) as part of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association

June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

June 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

2023 Automotive Service Professionals Month

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM), the ideal time to recognize skilled automotive professionals and the valuable service they provide from coast to coast. ASE helps car owners easily identify automotive professionals who have proven themselves to be competent and knowledgeable. The process to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Automotive Service Professionals Month

Federal Judge Will Allow Massachusetts AG to Start Enforcing Right to Repair Law Tomorrow

May 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Judge denied vehicle manufacturer association’s motion to block enforcement while Federal lawsuit continues. In a hearing yesterday, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock denied a motion by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation that sought a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of the 2020 Massachusetts Right-to Repair law update that was approved by voters. As CollisionWeek […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Lawsuits, Massachusetts, Right to Repair

Caliber Signs Enterprise Agreement to License Mitchell Cloud Estimating

May 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber’s 1,600+ U.S. automotive service centers now have access to Mitchell’s cloud-based appraisal platform and other solutions to help streamline collision repair estimating, blueprinting and repairs Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, and Caliber Collision, the nation’s largest auto collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Caliber, Estimating Systems, Mitchell International

Opus IVS Partners with CARS Co-Op Network

May 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced a strategic partnership with CARS Co-Op Network, the network of automotive collision and repair shops. This collaboration will enhance diagnostic capabilities for over 1200 collision repair and 600 mechanical repair facilities within the CARS Co-Op Network. By leveraging Opus IVS’ advanced tools and software solutions, network members will gain access to cutting-edge […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CARS Cooperative, Diagnostics, Opus IVS

Terry Fortner Featured in PartsTrader Exclusive Webinar on the Future of Collision Repair

May 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Learn the latest trends, strategies, and insights shaping the collision repair industry in this must-attend event on June 15 at 9am Pacific. Registration for the June 15 PartsTrader webinar is available online. PartsTrader is inviting industry professionals to a special webinar on June 15th, at noon (EDT) with PartsTrader Chief Innovation Officer Greg Horn and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PartsTrader, Webinars

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