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Ford Dealer Technicians Now Have Access to Real-Time Visual and Audio Remote Assistance Technology

June 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford dealerships across the country now have access to state-of-the-art remote viewing technology allowing them to receive real-time assistance for customer repairs from team members at the Ford Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in Dearborn. “The remote technology is designed to assist the technicians as they’re working on vehicles – with the goal of increasing efficiency […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company

WTW Collaborates with Solera Audatex UK to Develop Inflation Predictions Tool

June 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

WTW (NASDAQ:WTW) announced the launch of new price inflation forecasting technology for auto insurers in the United Kingdom. The tool uses Audatex’s repair data, which covers 98% of all UK vehicles, augmented by machine learning and comprehensive historical data analysis by WTW. The technology has been developed to predict inflationary effects on vehicle repair costs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex UK, Inflation, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom, WTW

AASP/NJ Members Get a Jump Start on Audi Vehicle Technology

June 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an effort to help collision repairers get a jump start on up-and-coming vehicle technology, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted a training meeting featuring Mark Allen, manager of collision, equipment & EV after sales service at Audi of America, at the Holiday Inn in Clark, N.J. on June 22. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Audi

Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina and Texas

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced two new acquisitions including Jones Auto Wrecking Company in Florence, S.C. and Gabe’s Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas. Jones Auto Wrecking provides collision repair and towing services and has been in business for more than a century. “We’re proud to be the oldest, most-trusted auto wrecking company in Florence, SC. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, South Carolina, Texas

Consumer Sentiment Declines on Inflation Concerns

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan survey at all time low as consumers inflation concerns outweigh expected income growth Consumer sentiment continued its downward trend, falling 14.4% in June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The June consumer sentiment index reading was an all-time low for the survey, comparable to the trough reached during the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, University of Michigan

New Vehicle Sales Projected to Decline Again in June Compared to Last Year

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New-vehicle transaction prices projected at all-time high. New-vehicle retail sales for June 2022 are expected to decline when compared with June 2021, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales of new vehicles this month are expected to reach 965,300 units, a 18.2% decrease compared with June 2021 when adjusted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

IBIS Global Summit Announced for Milan, Italy June 28-30, 2023

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Having left behind yet another memorable IBIS Global Summit, held on last week from June 15-17 at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monte Carlo, Monaco, IBIS Worldwide have already set to work on producing another world class event for its 2023 IBIS Global Summit conference. At last week’s event, it was announced that the IBIS […]

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Christina Pletnewski Named Chief Marketing Officer at Safelite

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite announced the appointment of Christina Pletnewski to Chief Marketing Officer. “Christina’s journey since joining our business in 2016 as Vice President of Marketing demonstrates her vast talent and ability to manage multiple key areas of our business successfully,” said Renee Cacchillo, Safelite’s President and CEO. As Vice President, Pletnewski led TV creative and media, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Safelite

Auto Industry CEOs Call on Congress to Pass Semiconductor Funding ‘Critical’ to U.S. Competitiveness

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 20 CEOs spanning automotive manufacturers, suppliers and innovators sent a letter to members of Congress negotiating final competition legislation, urging quick passage of a bipartisan bill, the CHIPS for America Act, which includes funds to increase domestic capacity and resilience of semiconductor supply chains ‘critical’ to the future of the auto industry in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Parts Supply, Semiconductors

Service King Unveils its First-Ever LEED-Certified Collision Repair Facility in San Antonio

June 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King’s comprehensive approach to sustainability and emphasis on strategies for environmental and health performance was brought to life through its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified facility in the San Antonio, Texas market.  Located at 7507 W. Loop 1604 N. in Alamo Ranch, the new 13,600-square-foot body repair shop features a LEED […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Texas

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