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ABPA Nashville Convention Final Schedule and Agenda Available

January 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced that the full schedule and agenda are now available for the 2023 ABPA Convention being held April 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn. More information and a link to registration for the 2023 ABPA Convention is available online. Major industry topics will be discussed including current and future industry trends, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Automotive Body Parts Association, Tennessee

Opus IVS Adds ADAS Support and Enhanced 23 Model Year Coverage to Diagnostic Software Capabilities

January 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced the latest release of Giotto software, which is also deployed in its DriveSafe and DrivePro products. The latest upgrade consists of full MY23 content and significant advancements for BMW/Mini, Chrysler, GM and VAG including new model and ADAS systems support. Coverage Highlights New content includes model support for Audie A8e, Q4, Q5 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Diagnostics, Opus IVS

NABC Announces Winners of Palm Springs Golf Outing

January 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Avid golfers from the collision repair industry and local Southern California businesses had an opportunity to tee it up in the desert sunshine at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort on Tuesday for the annual NABC Palm Springs Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Hertz, all part of “NABC Day”. Each year, the NABC and its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Fundraiser, Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Palm Springs

ASE Education Foundation Receives Over $113,000 Donation from LKQ Cares Holiday Vote Charitable Program

January 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Donation from LKQ will help expand Adopt-A-School, registered apprenticeship and mentor development programs. Through its second annual LKQ Cares Holiday Vote, the LKQ Community Foundation is contributing $1 million to 10 philanthropic organizations, including the ASE Education Foundation. As part of this program, announced in November, each of the 10 organizations received an initial $50,000 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Donations, LKQ Corporation, Workforce Development

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Pinole, California

January 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the company has finalized the acquisition of Crocketts Premier Auto Body in Pinole, Calif., a 12,500 square foot production facility located at 900 San Pablo Ave. The facility has been serving customer in the East Bay area since 1979. “We are proud to continue the growth of Crash Champions across the […]

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

Meyer Distributing Opens Location in Utah

January 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announces the addition of its Hurricane, Utah crossdock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Kingman, Ariz. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash parts, and RV parts in the region. “We are always looking at where we can improve delivery times and consistency,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Meyer Distributing, Openings, Utah

Insurance Associations Say President Biden’s Comments on Race-Based Auto Insurance Pricing False

January 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) released statements calling remarks January 16 by President Biden at the National Action Network’s Annual Martin Luther King Day Breakfast that auto insurers base premiums on race as false. According to the published remarks posted on the White House […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Auto Insurance, Consumer Federation of America, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

European Independent Service and Repair Providers Urge the EU Commission to End Delay on Access to In-Vehicle Data Legislation

January 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

A group of ten associations representing independent automotive service and repair operators and fleets wrote to the EU Commission in support of legislation on access to in-vehicle data. The Independent Service Providers (ISPs) grouping wrote to EU Commission President von der Leyen and the relevant College of Commissioners to put an end to the repeated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIRC, CECRA, CLEPA, Data Access, Europe, European Commission, legislation, Telematics

Ritchie Bros. and IAA Announce Amended Merger Agreement

January 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Amended agreement was unanimously approved by both boards and is supported by Ancora Holdings. Starboard Value is making a $500 million strategic investment. Boyd Group’s Tim O’Day expected to be appointed to Ritchie Board of Directors upon closing of transaction. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE:RBA) (TSX:RBA) and IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) today announced that they […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ancora Holdings, Boyd Group, Insurance Auto Auctions, Ritchie Bros, Starboard Value

Crash Champions Acquires 4 Collision Repair Centers in Northern California

January 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the company has acquired Stymeist Collision Centers that operates four collision repair centers in Northern California. The acquisition expands Crash Champions’ California network to more than 100 repair centers across the state – complementing its nationwide lineup of more than 600 repair centers in 36 states. The acquisition officially closed on […]

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

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