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Federated Auto Parts Celebrates 40th Anniversary

January 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Federated Auto Parts, established in 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025. Federated Auto Parts was founded by the late Art Fisher, an industry leader and visionary. Joining on Jan. 1, 1985, Fisher Auto Parts and Westwood Auto Parts became the first two Federated members. Three additional WDs became members throughout 1985, Automotive Jobbers […]

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Caliber Receives 2024 National Auto Body Council President’s Award

January 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Award recognizes ongoing support for the NABC and its programs. The National Auto Body Council announced that Caliber was named the 2024 winner of the prestigious NABC President’s Award, which formally recognizes the NABC member company that supports the vision of the National Auto Body Council through donation of their time and resources. The announcement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Caliber, National Auto Body Council

Penn College Students Train at SATA in Germany

January 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eleven Pennsylvania College of Technology collision repair and restoration students recently received training in Kornwestheim, Germany, offered by SATA GmbH & Co. The training included the company’s new jet X premium spray gun and personal protective equipment. “It was a wonderful experience, providing both valuable technical training and exposure to a different culture,” said instructor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Germany, Pennsylvania College of Technology, SATA

Applications Available for Busch Memorial Scholarships Supporting Students Studying Collison Repair

January 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation announced it is accepting applications for the Michael Busch Memorial Scholarships until March 31, 2025. Two scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year will be awarded to students planning to enter the collision industry. An application is available online at AutomotiveScholarships.com/apply-online. As an added benefit for students who apply at this site, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Scholarships

Lift Group Acquires Azorcan Collision Center

January 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group, part of the CSN Collision network, announced the acquisition of Azorcan Collision Center in Terrace, BC, Canada. The facility will operate as CSN Azorcan. Former owner, Mike Praticante, started at the shop in 1988, sweeping floors. Following completion of his certifications, Mike spent the next 18 years working as a technician before […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, CSN Collision, Lift Auto Group

Automatic Emergency Braking Study Finds Systems Improving Over Time

January 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Front-to-rear crashes reduced up to 52% in newer models. Automatic emergency braking (AEB) continues to improve as it cuts rear-end crashes in half, according to the latest study by the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS). The study, pairing auto manufacturer equipment with police crash report data covering 98 million vehicles and 21.2 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AEB, NHTSA, U.S. DOT

AASP/NJ Announces Third Annual Bodywork Bowl at Northeast Trade Show

January 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition, returns to Northeast Automotive Services Show, set for March 14-16 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. This fun and friendly competition has quickly become an anticipated event drawing crowds of spectators to the show […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Sony Honda Mobility Partners with MOTER to Launch Insurance Solutions

January 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced a partnership with MOTER Technologies, Inc. (MOTER), a leading of edge computing data science software for automotive insurance, to develop automotive insurance plans and services for AFEELA vehicles in the United States. Leveraging MOTER’s advanced data analytics capabilities and extensive expertise in insurance programs and partnerships, SHMA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Auto Insurance, MOTER Technologies, Sony Honda Mobility

ASE Education Foundation Announces New Officers and Board Members

January 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation has announced its new officers and board members for the coming year. The new chair of the ASE Education Foundation is Dwayne Myers, president and CEO of Dynamic Automotive. Brian LaCroix, automotive instructor at Capital Region BOCES holds the role of vice chair. Jim Sennett, manager of automotive repair programs for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Board of Trustees, People

NHTSA Delays Light Vehicle AEB Final Rule

January 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Delays effective date until March to allow Trump Administration appointees to review. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it was temporarily delaying the effective date of its final Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles rule. In a document posted on its website, the safety regulator announced the rule […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AEB, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, NHTSA, Regulations

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