UniParts OEM announced the addition of Coast Chrysler in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada to its network. “We are thrilled to welcome Coast Chrysler to our network,” said Jason Whitbread, Territory Manager at UniParts OEM “Their reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction makes them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our reach and service […]
Georgia Personal Auto Insurance Among Least Affordable States in the Country
Claim litigation, uninsured motorists a growing concern, according to IRC Study. Georgia’s personal auto insurance affordability has deteriorated in recent years, climbing the ranks of least affordable states over the past decade and a half, according to the new report Personal Auto Insurance Affordability in Georgia, by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), a division of […]
U.S. Senate Education Funding Bill Would Raise Perkins State Grant for Career Education by $35 Million
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) reported that U.S. Senate appropriators on Aug. 1 released and passed the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding bill. The bill would provide $80 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Education, representing a little more than a […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in July Month-Over-Month
The decline in used vehicle pricing impacting repairable collision repair claims paused in July, but were still down year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis, were higher in July compared to June. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 201.6, a decline of 4.8% from a year ago. […]
AkzoNobel Announces Two U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Leadership Appointments
AkzoNobel today announced that effective immediately, Robert Tsas is appointed as National Fleet Manager for its U.S. Vehicle Refinishes business. Tsas has held various roles within AkzoNobel, most recently as East Region Fleet Manager. Robert has over 32 years of dedicated service at AkzoNobel and has held key roles in sales and marketing. Also effective […]
Justin McWhirter Named Chief Information Officer at CCC
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) announced today the appointment of Justin McWhirter as chief information officer (CIO) following the retirement of CIO Bill Rocholl, who held the position since 2013. McWhirter will oversee the company’s IT operations, enhancing the day-to-day operations of existing applications, while also accelerating the pace of innovation and driving AI […]
Highway Loss Data Institute Reports Software Update Lowering Theft Rate for Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
A software upgrade offered to the owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that were sold without electronic immobilizers cut theft rates by more than half, new research from the Highway Loss Data Institute shows. The companies began implementing the software upgrade in February 2023 in the wake of a tidal wave of theft claims that […]
BMW Successfully Tests Humanoid Robots at South Carolina Manufacturing Plant
The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, in Spartanburg, S.C., the latest humanoid robot, Figure 02 from California company Figure, successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part […]
GEICO Reports Premiums Written Up 10.7% in Second Quarter
Collision claim frequency was down in range of 6-7% in the quarter, but severity was up. Berkshire Hathaway reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2024 on August 3, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the third largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting earnings in the first six months […]
Collision Repair Student Receives ASE Chairman’s Scholarship
Anthony Williams, a collision repair student at Wyotech in Laramie, Wyo. has been awarded the ASE Chairman’s scholarship for the 2024-25 school year. “We want to congratulate Anthony on being selected as this year’s ASE Chairman’s scholarship honoree,” said Tom Trisdale, chairman of the ASE board of directors. “We had many exceptional candidates apply, but […]
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