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Gasoline Prices at Highest Levels for Year

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down from the record high prices in early summer last year, gas prices are above year ago levels. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of gas hit what may be 2023’s peak price of $3.88 earlier this week, only to slide a few cents in the following days.  Yesterday’s average was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Fuel, Fuel Prices

BASF to Present Five Awards at SEMA

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced that it will present five awards during the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nev.  Whether the award is for making a car look great using BASF products, or encouraging the next generation of talent, BASF will recognize the best of the best. “These awards are always a huge […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, SEMA Show

U.S. House Passes Bill to Prevent Internal Combustion Engine Bans

September 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would block states from limiting sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (H.R. 1435) passed 222-190, with eight Democrats voting in favor with the Republican House majority. The bill is not […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, U.S. House of Representatives

ASA Signs Letter to Connecticut DMV to Protect Fair Market Over Open Recall Notice Requirements During Vehicle Repairs

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association concerned regulation doesn’t specify dealers should also provide notice. The Automotive Service Association has signed a letter, addressed to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Tony Guerrera, seeking clarification and offering guidance on interpreting Public Act. No. 23-40 New Section 24 that requires repair facilities to give customers written notice their vehicles have an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Connecticut, Recalls, Regulations

Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in British Columbia

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Northline in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, has been acquired by the Lift Auto Group. Previous owner, Dave Onderwater, with his 30 years of ownership and operational experience, will be continuing as the main painter in the shop. His involvement will play a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality standards that have been synonymous with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Lift Auto Group

Meyer Distributing Announces New Location in Louisiana

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc., the automotive specialty, accessories, collision repair crash parts, and RV parts products marketing and distribution company, announced the addition of its Alexandria, LA cross-dock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Arlington, Texas distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, 4×4/Off-Road parts, and RV parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Louisiana, Meyer Distributing, Openings

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Wake of Latest Wildfires

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to follow California’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke standard, which requires them to take steps to protect their workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups is currently impacting parts of Northern California due to wildfire smoke and can occur anywhere in the state on short […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cal/OSHA, California, Safety

Insurance Associations Applaud Legislation to Eliminate Federal Insurance Office Subpoena Power

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) and National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) welcomed the introduction this week of the Insurance Data Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives they say will protect insurers and the state-based system of insurance from federal overreach by the Federal Insurance Office (FIO). The bill […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Insurance Office, legislation, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, U.S. House of Representatives

Stellantis Proposal to UAW Includes Closing 10 Mopar Parts Distribution Centers

September 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Older facilities would be replaced by new larger, modern centers in New York State and Georgia, maintain employment levels. As part of its proposal to the United Auto Workers to resolve the strike that began September 15, Stellantis is proposing to close 18 facilities in the U.S., including 10 Mopar Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) across […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mopar, Parts Distribution Center, Stellantis

CCC’s Majority Shareholder Reported Considered Selling Stake in Company

September 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to a report by Reuters, Advent International is considering selling its stake in CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CCCS). The private equity firm acquired its stake in 2017 when it purchased the company from CCC’s previous owners Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) and TPG Capital (TPG). CCC was taken public in 2021 through a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Advent International, CCC

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