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IIHS Sees Benefit of Newer Intersection Assistance Technology to Reduce Crashes by Older Drivers

June 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

As the number of older drivers grows rapidly, safety group says advanced driver assistance technology can help reduce injuries and fatalities. Advanced technologies designed to help drivers navigate intersections could address a third of the crashes that cause older driver injuries and fatalities, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Crash Avoidance, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Stellantis Selects I-CAR to Deliver New Training to Collision Repair Network

June 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Stellantis North America has announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will provide and manage a portfolio of new Vehicle and Technology Specific Training courses (VTST), six of which will be required for all FCA Certified Collision Care shops, along with two recommended optional courses. These courses ensure that professionals are trained […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, I-CAR, Stellantis, Technical Training

Ted Shallcross Named Next CEO and President of Amica

June 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Amica Mutual Insurance Company’s Board of Directors announced yesterday that Edmund (Ted) Shallcross III has been named the company’s next Chief Executive Officer and President, effective October 1. Amica is the 23rd largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. Shallcross will succeed Robert A. (Bob) DiMuccio, who is retiring after 31 years of service, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Amica Insurance, People

Sony and Honda Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Establish EV and Mobility Services Company

June 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd.  announced that they have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles (EVs) and provide services for mobility. The announcement is the result of the discussion of a strategic alliance in the mobility field between the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, Honda, Sony

Gasoline Price Increases Ease as Demand Declines Following Memorial Day Holiday

June 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

According to AAA, since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by a penny to $5.00. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks fell by 700,000 bbl to 217.5 million bbl last week. Meanwhile, gasoline demand declined slightly from 9.2 million b/d to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Fuel Prices

Driven Brands Acquires Auto Glass Repairer in Indiana

June 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Driven Brands announced the acquisition of six Perfection Auto Glass locations. According to Driven Brands, the total addressable market for auto glass repair in North America is approximately $5 billion and growing. Perfection Auto Glass, based in Indiana, was founded almost 20 years ago and grew to become one of the largest locally owned auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Driven Brands, Indiana

Allstate Reports Implemented Auto Rate Increases Averaging 8.1% Since Fourth Quarter 2021

June 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor 1 Comment

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) provided an update of its ongoing efforts to raise auto insurance rates in response to increased claim severity along with its monthly estimate of catastrophe losses for the month of May. “Allstate continued to implement meaningful rate actions in response to ongoing inflationary impacts on auto insurance severities. During the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, Premiums

US Rep Asks Government Accountability Office to Examine Federal Agency Efforts on Vehicle Right to Repair  

June 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) recently sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting the office to examine the issues relating to automotive right to repair and competition, including: Federal agencies’ efforts to ensure consumers’ right to repair, with respect to passenger motor vehicles, including how […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Government Accountability Office, Regulations, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

Shannon Nordstrom Nominated to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

June 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that automotive recycler Shannon Nordstrom of Nordstrom’s Automotive, Inc. in Garretson, S.D. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2022-2023. Shannon is the Vice President and General Manager of Nordstrom’s Automotive Inc. He and his wife Tamie are the owners of the operation that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

Small Business Optimism Index Slightly Down in May

June 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Small business owner expectations for the future at a record low in survey’s 48-year history. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased four points […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

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