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US Department of Labor and Mercedes-Benz USA Announce Job Corps Partnership to Train EV Technicians

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Initial program will take place at four campuses in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah. To help meet the need for auto technicians in the growing electric vehicle industry, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced a national partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA to train Job Corps students initially at centers in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, Job Corps, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mercedes-Benz, New Jersey, U.S. DOL, Utah, Workforce Development

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in January versus December

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices are down year-over-year on comparison to historic highs last year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis, increased 2.5% in January compared to December. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 224.8, down 12.8% from a year ago. January’s increase was driven in part by the seasonal adjustment. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cox Automotive, Manheim, Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Trends

Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Market Street Auto Parts in Pennsylvania

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fisher Auto Parts announced the acquisition of Market Street Auto Parts LLC located in Jonestown, Pa., The announcement was made February 7 by Geoffrey Shifflett, area vice president of Fisher Auto Parts, and Mark Keister, president of Market Street Auto Parts. Market Street Auto Parts has been serving North Lebanon County in Pennsylvania for over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fisher Auto Parts, Pennsylvania

I-CAR Suggests Consumers Choose a Collision Repair Center Carefully as Vehicle Technology Advances

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Training organization highlights how advanced vehicle technologies impact repair process and what facility they should choose for repair work. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is reminding consumers that as winter weather is fueling demand at many collision repair shops, it comes amid one of the most transformative eras of vehicle technology change, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gold Class, I-CAR, OEM Certification, Technical Training

ASE Says Employers Should Look for Entry-Level Certification in Hiring

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Businesses looking to hire entry-level vehicle service employees should ask if potential hires have earned ASE Entry-Level certification. By earning this first-step certification, prospective employees are indicating to employers that they have a substantial level of practical, knowledge-based readiness for the workforce. ASE Entry-Level certification tests are available for the automobile, collision repair/refinish and medium/heavy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Career and Technical Education, Certification

Amin Youssef Named Regional Vice President for Ontario at Fix Network Canada

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network Canada announced Amin Youssef has joined the company as regional vice president responsible for the Ontario market. In this role, Youssef will serve as a promoter of Fix Network’s image and business interests. He will lead the management of partnerships and networks to advance the objectives of the company. “I’m thrilled to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Ontario, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Invites Industry to Participate in Spring Career Fairs

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Events help collision industry businesses connect with high school and college students training for a career in the industry. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is helping connect businesses with future employees this spring at six High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs. The events have been scheduled from coast to coast, providing industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation

Crash Champions Opens New Collision Repair Center in Illinois

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the opening of a new collision repair facility in its home market of Chicago. The local repair center officially opened its doors for business on February 6 at 125 Stark Drive in Carol Stream, Illinois. Crash Champions now operates a network of more than 55 repair centers across the Chicago market – […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Illinois, Openings

Opus IVS Launches Master Class Free Training Series

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced the launch of its new Master Class training program for automotive technicians. This program is designed to provide technicians with the knowledge and skills they need to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. The Master Class program covers advanced topics such as Tesla Service Information and Diagnostics, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Opus IVS, Technical Training, Webinars

The Hartford’s Stefanie Zacchera Reelected HLDI Board Chair for 2023

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stefanie Zacchera, vice president of personal lines data and analytics at The Hartford, will serve another year as chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute’s Board of Directors. Zacchera was reelected to the position after serving as chair in 2022. “It’s been an honor to serve as chair over the past year, and I am […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Highway Loss Data Institute, People, The Hartford

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