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United States and Taiwan Commence Formal Negotiations on Trade Pact

August 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), have reached consensus on the negotiating mandate for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade announced on June 1.  The negotiating mandate announced today sets out the broad […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Taiwan, United States Trade Representative

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Continue to Decline in First Half of August

August 18, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down from the peak in May, prices are up nearly 9% over August 2021. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis, declined 3.6% from July in the first 15 days of August. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 211.6, which was up 8.8% from August 2021. The non-adjusted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim, Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Trends

Fix Network World Partners with Gulf Motor Company to Launch 12 New Service and Collision Repair Centers in Middle East

August 18, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mondofix, Inc., the parent of Fix Network World, announced a new strategic partnership with the Middle East business group, Gulf Motor Company (GMC), part of United Motors Group (UMG). The collaboration makes GMC the exclusive partner for Fix Auto in Saudi Arabia and the greater Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Fix Auto brand operates […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, EMEA, Fix Network World, Gulf Motor Company, Middle East, Network Affiliations

Allstate-Brand Auto Rates Raised 8.9% Across Six Markets

August 18, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Georgia Insurance Commissioner warns of 25% Allstate rate increase coming in September. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) provided an update on catastrophe losses and its ongoing program to raise auto insurance rates to address rising costs during July. “Allstate will continue to implement significant rate actions in the second half of 2022 in response to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Georgia, Insurance Commissioner, legislation, Premiums

USAA to Introduce Crash Detection Technology as Claims and Collision Repair Costs Increase

August 18, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Telematics innovation comes as rising claim volumes and costs seen across the insurance industry. USAA announced it is among the first auto insurance carriers to implement crash detection technology, an innovation that simplifies and expedites the claims process. This technology comes at a critical time as auto accidents have surged past pre-pandemic levels, exacerbating supply […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Telematics, USAA, Usage-Based Insurance

o9 Solutions and Supply Chain Insights Announce LKQ Selection by Project Zebra to Test Outside-In Supply Chain Planning Processes

August 18, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

o9 Solutions, an enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision making, and research firm Supply Chain Insights jointly announced that LKQ Europe was selected to participate in a pilot program to test outside-in planning concepts by Project Zebra, an open-source think tank driving supply chain improvement. Project Zebra was co-founded by o9 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Europe, LKQ Corporation, o9 Solutions, Supply Chain Insights

Collision Repair Student Among Females Awarded Universal Technical Institute and IGNITE Worldwide Tuition Grants

August 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Michigan high school collision repair student receives $25,000 grant to pursue further education this fall. Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced it awarded tuition grants to three female students planning to pursue a STEM education and career after they graduate high school. All three applied through a grant program sponsored by UTI and IGNITE Worldwide, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Universal Technical Institute

IAA Opens New Location in South Florida

August 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced a new branch located in West Palm Beach, Florida, bringing its total number of locations in the state to 11 and three in the market. The branch will provide increased coverage in South Florida and will assist in meeting the growing customer demand in the region. “This state-of-the-art branch in West […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings

SCRS to Study Blend Refinish Times

August 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On August 22nd, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will begin a week-long research project in coordination with the major North American refinish companies to study the delta between the time necessary to perform a full refinish on a panel, and the time necessary to blend the panel. Blending is defined as the application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Refinish, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Donna Wagner Named Assistant Vice President of ASE Education Foundation

August 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Donna Wagner has been named assistant vice president of the ASE Education Foundation. In her new role, Wagner will work closely with the foundation’s field managers, industry partners, state and national educators, and career and technical education (CTE) organizations to help the foundation meet its goals. “Donna has a distinguished 30-year career in the transportation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, People

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