According to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the increase in catalytic converter thefts has been dramatic. In 2018, there were 1,298 catalytic converter thefts for which a claim was filed. In 2019, it was 3,389 thefts with a claim. In 2020, catalytic converter theft claims jumped massively to 14,433, a 325% […]
Wesco Group Acquires Capital Paint & Refinish and Capital Equipment
Adds 11 locations in Texas, Louisiana and Colorado. The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced that it acquired Capital Paint & Refinish and Capital Equipment. Capital was founded in May 2015 by Todd Kinsel and his two brothers Craig and Scott. Since its inception Todd and the […]
Classic Collision Opens New Collision Repair Center in Uvalde, Texas
Classic Collision, LLC announced the opening of Classic Collision Uvalde, in Uvalde, Texas. Uvalde is 90 minutes West of San Antonio where Classic has 11 shops in the metro area. “We are making changes to keep our employee’s and customer’s satisfaction as our top priority. This is why we made the move to open a […]
Colors on Parade Adds Franchise in Charleston S.C.
Colors on Parade, the mobile automotive paint and dent repair services franchise, announced the opening of its newest franchise unit servicing Charleston, S.C. and its surrounding counties. The new franchise is owned and operated by brothers, Ryan and Aryn Hogue. Prior to joining the automotive paint restoration industry, Ryan and Aryn worked in their family’s […]
Mitchell Introduces Commercial Truck Collision Repair Estimating Solution
Mitchell, an Enlyte company, introduced Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax, the company’s newest, cloud-based solution that gives U.S. and Canadian carriers and repairers the ability to complete estimates on the best-selling medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Mitchell also expanded its coverage of motorcycles, ATVs and RUVs, providing the market with an essential special lines appraisal platform. Mitchell […]
ASE Announces Additions to Testing and Technology Staff
Dave Milne to Retire as VP of Credential Testing Programs. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has named Matt Shepanek as its new vice president of credential testing programs and Rebecca Sutter as chief technology officer. In addition, ASE announced the retirement of longtime vice president of credential testing programs, Dave Milne, after […]
GM and Honda Announce Collaboration to Develop Affordable Electric Vehicles
New EV series expected to go on sale in 2027 starting in North America. General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Honda today announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies […]
Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Minnesota
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Crystal Lake Automotive in Burnsville and Lakeville Minnesota. Classic Collision now operates a total of 176 repair centers in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington. Crystal Lake Automotive was established in 1986. In the 1990s, the company […]
Crash Champions Enters Portland, Oregon Market with Acquisition
Crash Champions, LLC announced that it has entered the Portland, Ore. market through the acquisition of two Artistic Auto Body locations comprising over 75,000 sq. ft, located at 7585 SW Hunziker St. in Tigard, and 27975 SW Parkway Ave. in Wilsonville. “I am thrilled that Artistic Auto Body is joining the Crash Champions family and […]
I-CAR Announces Accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair(I-CAR) announced that it has been awarded accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). I-CAR is now the first organization within the collision repair industry to achieve this accreditation. “I-CAR’s IACET accreditation is another symbol of our commitment to top-quality industry technical education and the […]
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