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1Collision Expands Network to Virginia

February 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

1Collision announced the addition of its first location in Virginia, Huber Collision Center in Fredericksburg. Opened in 2000, the independent collision repair facility is part of a dealer group owned by Clay Huber and includes Mercedes-Benz of Fredericksburg and Volvo Cars Fredericksburg. Phil Rice is the general manager. “We are excited to add our first […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Network Affiliations, Virginia

LKQ Continues Support of Collision Repair Schools Through CREF

February 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The sustainability of the collision repair industry is vital to LKQ Corporation, and their commitment to ensuring the industry’s future growth and success is evident in the company’s ongoing support of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). In recent months alone, LKQ has donated over $175,000 to succor the next generation of collision professionals and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, LKQ Corporation

Root Insurance Expands Relationship with CCC to First-Party Casualty

February 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:CCCS) today announced Root Insurance will extend the use of CCC technology to include its first-party casualty solution. With the addition of CCC First-Party Casualty, Root can now manage auto physical damage and first- and third-party casualty claims through a single digital workflow, powered by CCC. The CCC First-Party Casualty solution […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, Root Insurance

GEICO Celebrates Expansion of Commercial Insurance Operations in Texas with Recycled Rides Donations

February 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company plans to add hundreds of jobs to support expansion of commercial business. GEICO hosted a ceremony yesterday to celebrate the expansion of its commercial insurance operations at its Katy, Texas office, which will support this growing area of GEICO’s business. With this expansion, GEICO expects to add 250-500 new positions in Katy over the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GEICO, National Auto Body Council, Openings, Recycled Rides, Texas

IIHS Research Says 7 of 10 Consumers Report Issues with Common Accident-Avoidance Features After Collision Repair

February 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash avoidance features have proven safety benefits, but majority of vehicle owners report problems with the technology following repairs. Consumers who had repairs performed at OEM dealers report fewer post-repair problems. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety surveyed owners of vehicles equipped with front crash prevention, blind spot detection or rearview or other visibility-enhancing cameras. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Driver Assistance Systems, Crash Avoidance, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Recalibration

InsurTech Company Roadzen to Go Public Via SPAC Merger

February 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Roadzen Inc., an insurance technology company, announces plans to become a publicly traded company via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Vahanna Tech Edge Acquisition I Corp. The combined company will be listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Roadzen has built a technology platform that uses telematics, computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Roadzen

Mitchell Publishes EV Collision Repair Insights Report

February 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the availability of its latest trends publication: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. The new quarterly report provides auto insurance and collision repair executives with up-to-date information on electric vehicle claims and market data. In 2022, EV sales hit a tipping point, representing 5.6% of all new vehicles sold according to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Mitchell International

WIN Awards Record 20 Students to Pursue Careers in Collision Repair

February 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced a record 20 new recipients to receive its 2023 WIN College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Awards. These scholarships are presented annually to deserving students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology program. This year WIN expanded its signature scholarship program continuing its tradition of financially supporting females who […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Opens Applications for 2023 School Benchmark Grants

February 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Last year, industry support enabled CREF to award $436,000 in Benchmark Grants to nearly 70 collision schools, impacting over 35,000 students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that applications are now open for its 2023 Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Grants. The program seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by schools […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, Scholarships

Philadelphia Auto Technician Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Hazardous Automobile Airbags from China

February 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced that Emiliano Rodriguez, 45, a citizen of the Dominican Republic residing in Philadelphia, Pa. pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods, and two counts of causing the delivery of hazardous materials by air carrier in connection with a scheme to utilize counterfeit goods in used vehicles, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags, Counterfeit Parts, Customs and Border Protection, Lawsuits, Pennsylvania

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