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Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Augusta, Georgia

June 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Wright One Paint & Body in Augusta, Ga. Wright One Paint & Body was a family owned and operated collision repair center. They have been serving the C.S.R.A and its surrounding counties for 15 years. “Our mission at Wright One Paint and Body has been to provide high […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Georgia

Wren’s Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Atlanta Market

June 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Group announced today that it has acquired Brian’s Paint and Body, a two-location MSO in the metro Atlanta, Ga. market, expanding their total number of locations to thirteen. During the sale of Brian’s Paint and Body, the utmost priority for Brian Trevena was ensuring the continued well-being of his team and customers, preferably […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Wren's Collision Group

AASP/NJ June 15 Meeting Examines Laws and Regulations Affecting Auto Body Repair Facilities

June 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host Understanding the Laws and Regulations Governing Auto Repair and Auto Body Shops on Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Clark, N.J. One of New Jersey’s top automotive attorneys will provide an overview on how to develop a strong […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Meetings, New Jersey, Regulations

NHTSA Warns on 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC Park Outside Recall for Fire Risk

June 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

NHTSA announced that Lincoln has issued a new recall for 142,734 model year 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles due to a risk of fire. Owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall has been remedied. On these vehicles, the battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lincoln, NHTSA, Recalls

Consumer Sentiment Declined in May

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sentiment was down on renewed concerns about the trajectory of the economy, erasing nearly half of the gains achieved since the all-time historic low from last June. Consumers’ worries about the outlook of the economy in both the short and long run worsened considerably given the negative news about the economy, including the debt ceiling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, University of Michigan

VIVE Collision Enters Pennsylvania Market with Acquisition of Dealer Collision Repair Facility

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

VIVE Collision announced it completed the acquisition of Vinart Collision Center from the Vinart Family of Automobile Dealerships. Vinart Collision Center, located in Allentown, Pa., will be renamed and continue operating as VIVE Collision of Lehigh Valley. Vinart Dealerships will retain ownership of its name and all other aspects of its retail automobile business. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Pennsylvania, VIVE Collision

BendPak Completes Expansion of Alabama Distribution Center

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

BendPak, Inc. has opened a new 90,000-square-foot building on its Alabama campus, nearly doubling the size of its East Coast logistics and distribution center. The expansion has enabled the California company to dramatically increase its inventory capacity and call center staffing to provide faster order processing and shorter lead times for customers in the eastern […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, BendPak, Openings

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

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