1Collision announced the addition of 1Collision Waconia in Waconia, Minn. and 1Collision Grimes in Grimes, Iowa. 1Collision Waconia is the tenth collision center in Minnesota to affiliate with 1Collision and is owned and operated by Chad Bijou. Bijou said, “I’m excited about the opening of our new store that will serve the collision repair needs […]
Wesco Group Acquires East Bay Color Service
Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, announced that East Bay Color Service has joined the Wesco family of companies. East Bay Color Service has been serving customers in the Bay Area out of its San Jose, Calif. location since 1948. “We are excited to welcome East Bay […]
Property Damage Appraisers Forecasts Insurance Companies Will Outsource More Claims to Independent Appraisers in Wake of Pandemic
Property Damage Appraisers (PDA), the independent appraisal company, believes the pandemic will have create longer term benefits for independent appraisers as insurance customers embrace the use of technology and insurers seek to lower overhead costs, reducing staff and increasing demand for independents. In just a few months, COVID-19 has had a major impact on the […]
Automotive Suppliers Celebrate USMCA Trade Pact that Takes Effect Today
The entry into force of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) today is being celebrated by automotive suppliers and steel producers in North America. USMCA, signed into law in January, replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). According to the Trump Administration, the agreement will expand U.S. manufacturing and is vital for the […]
I-CAR Announces Expanded Partnership with Audi for Collision Repair Network Training
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced a partnership with Audi of America’s Collision Repair Network, where I-CAR will deliver expanded training to all new Network members as Audi seeks to augment the knowledge of technicians and shop management. I-CAR Gold Class certification has been required for any member of Audi’s Collision […]
Solera Announces End-To-End Artificial Intelligence Automotive Claims Platform
Solera Holdings, Inc. today announced its next generation of Qapter, the company’s automotive claims workflow solution driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that provides a globally available end-to-end solution for full digitalization of the modern claims workflow. Solera has made strategic investment into core machine-learning capabilities that will radically transform the claims workflow process. The company’s […]
CCC Reports on Parts eCommerce and Marketing Adoption
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) reported today significant growth in the adoption of its parts eCommerce and marketing capabilities, signaling a shift in how collision parts are promoted and purchased within the industry. The volume of electronic parts orders through its system by collision repairers has grown nearly 20x over four years. The company also […]
Former LKQ CEO Rob Wagman Named Senior Advisor to Augment Stifel Investment Banking Team
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF) announced the hiring of Rob Wagman, former President and CEO of LKQ Corp. (NYSE:LKQ), as a senior advisor. He will primarily work with Stifel’s growing investment banking team, which includes a diverse group of senior investment bankers covering all facets of the global automotive, mobility, capital goods, auto aftermarket, and auto […]
SCA Appraisal Launches Customized Client Care with New Division
To meet the evolving needs of its customers across a variety of industries, SCA Appraisal announced it has implemented a Customer Success division and has re-allocated and added resources to specifically support client across various markets. Monica Diaz has been appointed Senior Director of Customer Success and will be accountable for end-to-end delivery to clients […]
Vehicle Manufacturers Launch Non-Saleable Parts/Airbag Lookup Tool
Tool allows users to identify recalled and non-saleable airbags and airbag components. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced support for a new automaker-driven tool enabling anyone who handles aftermarket parts, businesses, and associations to help identify recalled Takata airbags and work with dealers, and others, to identify and safely dispose of parts that cannot […]