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USAA Releases Top 10 States for Vehicle Thefts

March 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle thefts continue to rise across the nation as USAA members have experienced an 8% increase in total theft of vehicles since 2021. USAA alone saw more than 20,000 vehicles stolen in 2022. Top 10 States for USAA Vehicle Theft Claims in 2022 were: Texas California Colorado Washington Florida Georgia Virginia Oregon North Carolina Maryland […]

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Group of 28 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Right to Repair Legislation

March 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Letter urges passage of federal right to repair and design patent legislation to preserve competition in vehicle, farm and digital equipment service and repair. A group of 28 bipartisan state and territory attorneys general, representing states from Maine to Alaska, signaled their support for consumers’ right to repair the items they purchase – including automobiles, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Design Patents, legislation, Right to Repair

Car-O-Liner Celebrates 50th Anniversary

March 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner, the global collision repair equipment provider, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. A special commemorative logo will mark the milestone. “Since 1973, Car-O-Liner has been known for excellence, innovation and passion, offering customers a full line of state-of-the-art collision repair solutions,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “From alignment and measuring equipment to […]

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University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship Deadline This Friday March 31

March 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) reminds students that this Friday, March 31 is the deadline to submit applications on the Aftermarket Scholarship Central websites at AutomotiveScholarships.com and HeavyDutyScholarships.com. A complete list of scholarships offered by UAF and affiliated industry organizations is featured on the websites with links to information outlining each organization’s scholarship […]

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James O’Dell Named Assistant Director of Aftermarket Education at Northwood University

March 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Northwood University announced that it has hired James O’Dell, an industry veteran, to serve in a new role supporting automotive aftermarket education. “We are thrilled to welcome James O’Dell as our new assistant director of aftermarket education,” stated Kristin Stehouwer, academic vice president and provost of Northwood University. “His professional experiences and network, along with […]

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New Nationwide Agency Forward Survey Shows Dangerous Driving Behavior Drastically Higher than Last Year

March 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Drivers say it’s getting scarier on America’s roadways. Consumers fear drivers are faster, more aggressive, and more reckless compared to 2022. They are right. New research from Nationwide shows dangerous driving behavior has not improved since last year. In fact, it has reached alarming highs. The younger the driver, the scarier the driving behaviors Nationwide’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Severity, Cycle Time, Distracted Driving, Nationwide Insurance

AASP/NJ’s Northeast Trade Show Exceeds Expectations

March 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 17-19, the crowds never ceased coming through the doors of the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. as the NORTHEAST 2023 Automotive Services Show attracted thousands of automotive and collision professionals eager to fill their minds with knowledge on the industry’s most pressing topics while also looking to fill their shops with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Insurance Association Hails Federal Legislation to Preserve Competition in Collision Repair Parts Market

March 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation to preserve competition in the marketplace for aftermarket auto parts will help keep repair costs low by promoting consumer choice, according to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). The Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation, or SMART Act, which was reintroduced last week, would limit the design patent on an auto repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aftermarket Parts, Design Patents, legislation, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, U.S. House of Representatives

Ricardo Rosso Named Site Manager of AkzoNobel Pontiac Automotive and Specialty Coatings Facility

March 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced Ricardo Rosso is the new site manager for its Pontiac Automotive and Specialty Coatings manufacturing facility as of March 1. He started with AkzoNobel in 2011 in Brazil and then joined our North America team (NAM) in 2018 as the production manager for Marine, Protective and Yacht (MPY) Coatings at Akzo’s Houston, Texas […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Michigan, People

Hertz Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

March 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTZ) announced that it has appointed Alexandra Brooks, its Chief Accounting Officer, as interim Chief Financial Officer effective April 1. Ms. Brooks will replace Kenny Cheung, who is leaving the company to pursue another professional opportunity in a different industry. Hertz is initiating a formal search process for the selection of […]

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