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NABC President and CEO Bill Garoutte to Step Down at End of Year

September 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that its president and CEO, Bill Garoutte, will step down at the end of 2022, after serving in that role for the past five years. Garoutte, who joined NABC in 2017, had previously served on the board of the NABC from 2006 to 2011. “I have been honored […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, People

AIA Canada Announces Improvements to its Collision Repair Sector Support

September 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced changes to the support it provides to the collision repair sector. AIA Canada is providing more resources to the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). Better integration with AIA Canada’s events, marketing, sponsorship, and communications assets will allow CCIF to be a more effective agent for all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada

NTSB Calls for Alcohol Detection Systems in All New Vehicles

September 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Board says horrific crash highlights need for technology solutions to eliminate impaired driving and speeding. An investigation into a California crash that killed nine, including seven children, has led the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to call for alcohol impairment detection systems to be included in all new vehicles, according to new recommendations released Tuesday. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Impaired Driving, National Transportation Safety Board, Regulations

NOVUS Glass Adds Location in Virginia

September 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

NOVUS Glass announced the addition of NOVUS Glass of Richmond, Virginia to its national network of auto glass service centers. The location offers both in-store and mobile auto glass services. Owners Avery and Jennifer Andrews have deep roots in the greater Richmond community and a strong background in entrepreneurship. They previously owned and managed a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Virginia

Mitchell and Claim Genius Partner to Make Estimate Automation a Reality

September 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today announced that its advanced claims automation solution will support straight-through processing using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) from Claim Genius. With Mitchell’s cloud-based architecture, open platform and comprehensive repair data, and Claim Genius’ proprietary computer vision technology—which detects exterior, interior and unrelated prior damage as well as returns recommendations for labor operations and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Claim Genius, Mitchell International

Hertz Plans to Order 175,000 EVs from GM

September 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) and General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) today announced an agreement in which Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs over the next five years. Hertz and GM believe this plan is the largest expansion of EVs among fleet customers and the broadest because it spans a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, General Motors, Hertz

ALI Introduces Electronic Lift Safety Standards and Training Materials

September 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift safety advocate Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) is offering digital versions of North American vehicle lift safety standards and training materials for the first time. Electronic versions of ANSI/ALI ALOIM: 2020, the standard governing lift operation, inspection and maintenance, and ANSI/ALI ALIS: 2022, the standard outlining requirements for lift installation and service, are now available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Safety

ASA Supports New U.S. House Vehicle Data Access Caucus

September 20, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) sends letter establishing bipartisan group to address vehicle data access issues. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) applauds U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) in his work establishing a new bipartisan caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives working to address the issue of vehicle data access. Representative Carter is a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Data Access, Right to Repair, Telematics, U.S. House of Representatives

Crash Champions Acquires 12 Collision Repair Centers in California in Two Transactions

September 20, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC today announced significant expansion to its California operations through the strategic acquisitions of Blake’s Auto Body and Pan American Collision Center. Together, the pair of acquisitions combine to add 12 high-quality collision repair locations across the state, increasing Crash Champions’ network to more than 100 state-of-the-art centers across the Golden State. “Both […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions

Ford Warns Parts Shortages in Q3 Will Impact Financial Performance

September 20, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford again affirmed its expectation for full-year 2022 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of between $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion, despite limits on availability of certain parts as well as higher payments made to suppliers to account for the effects of inflation. According to the company, the supply shortages will result in a higher-than-planned […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, Parts Supply

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