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Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Executive Committee

March 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced and introduce its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. CREF’s 2023 Executive Committee includes: Chair Steve Schmidt (State Farm) Vice Chair Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) Treasurer Stacy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

Fix Network Raises $146,630 For Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

March 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Contributions made in 2022 will enable more than 872 nights of accommodation for families with seriously ill children across Canada. After hosting more than 10 events throughout 2022, Fix Network Canada, along with its employees and strategic partners, raised CA$146,630 ($107,750) to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada). Throughout 2022, Fix Network hosted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Donations, Fix Network Canada

State Farm Reports Record Underwriting Losses in 2022

February 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto insurance business reports underwriting loss of $13.4 billion. In 2022, State Farm’s auto insurance companies reported record underwriting losses due to rapidly increasing claims severity and significant additions to prior accident year incurred claims. While State Farm experienced unfavorable operating results in auto, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company remains financially strong. State Farm […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, State Farm

NAMIC Lauds Reintroduction of Federal Right to Repair Auto Bill

February 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies commends legislation re-introduced in the House of Representatives to ensure access to repair and diagnostic automobile data that will provide consumers with greater choice in having their cars repaired. According to the association, protecting a consumer’s right to choose their repair providers and control the data needed to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

Office Occupancy Surpasses 50%

February 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to the latest report from Kastle Systems, last week, office occupancy exceeded 50% for only the second time since the start of the pandemic. Occupancy rose by three tenths of a point to 50.1%, according to the Back to Work Barometer. Despite the data only measuring four days due to the Presidents Day holiday, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kastle Systems, Office Occupancy

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Projected to Have Risen Yet Again in First Half of 2022

February 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dangerous driving, inadequate infrastructure and larger vehicles lead to deadly conditions for people walking, with one death every 75 minutes. Drivers in the United States struck and killed 3,434 people in the first half of 2022 – up 5%, or 168 more deaths, from the same period the year before, according to a new analysis […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Governors Highway Safety Association, Pedestrian Safety

ASE Instructor Conference July 17-20 in North Carolina

February 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 2023 ASE Instructor Training Conference is scheduled for July 17-20 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Concord, N.C., just outside of Charlotte. Hosted by the ASE Education Foundation, the conference will host hundreds of high school and college instructors from auto, truck and collision repair programs nationwide at the premier national training event of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, North Carolina

LKQ to Acquire Uni-Select for $2.1 Billion

February 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition of FinishMaster parent complements North American refinish paint distribution operations and aftermarket automotive parts business. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) and Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for LKQ to acquire all of Uni-Select’s issued and outstanding shares for CA$48.00 ($35.41) per share in cash, representing a total enterprise […]

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

National Auto Body Council to Host NABC Lone Star Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser April 4

February 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host its Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Enterprise, and a NABC Recycled Rides presentation on Tuesday, April 4, at Lone Star Golf Course in Euless, Texas. Each year, the NABC and its member partners raise funds to support hundreds of NABC Recycled Rides car presentations to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, Texas

WIN Conference Early Bird Registration Ends March 1

February 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The deadline to take advantage of early bird pricing for the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) 2023 Educational Conference is fast approaching. Members registering by March 1 will receive a discounted rate of $525; after that, the member cost increases to $625. The ticket rate for non-members is $650. Registration for in-person attendees closes on April […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Women's Industry Network

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