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Axalta Named Preferred Paint Partner at 57 Steer Automotive Group UK Sites

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it signed a multi-year agreement with Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest independently owned vehicle repair organization. Under the terms of the agreement, Axalta is the single preferred paint partner, supplying its premium refinish brand Standox to Steer Automotive Group’s 57 UK sites. “This new partnership demonstrates our shared goals of building […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

CCC Partners with Zendrive to Connect Crash Data to Claims

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NYSE:CCCS) announced that Zendrive is the newest mobility risk intelligence provider to join the CCC network. Insurance customers of the two companies will be able to seamlessly connect smartphone-centric crash detection data with CCC’s claims management solutions, helping to improve and speed claims outcomes. CCC works with more than 300 U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, FNOL, Telematics, Zendrive

IIHS Reports Three More Vehicle Manufacturers Fulfill Pledge to Make Autobrake Systems Nearly Universal

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

A 2016 voluntary agreement between IIHS, NHTSA and 20 manufacturers targeted current model year to equip 95% of their vehicles with AEB systems. Three more automakers have fulfilled a voluntary pledge to equip nearly all the light vehicles they produce for the U.S. market with automatic emergency braking (AEB), according to the Insurance Institute for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AEB, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, NHTSA

AutoNation Acquires RepairSmith Mobile Repair Business for $190 Million

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire RepairSmith, a full-service mobile solution for automotive repair and maintenance, headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. with a significant operational footprint in the southern and western United States. The transaction, pursuant to which AutoNation will acquire RepairSmith for $190 million, is expected to close […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AutoNation, California

Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship Announced

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

As the collision industry mourned the passing of Jeff Silver, who was instrumental creating both I-CAR and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), his family immediately recognized an ideal way to honor his memory and continue his long-lasting legacy on the industry he loved: by creating the “Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship.” “Jeff was passionate about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship, Scholarships

Hyundai Selects Assured Performance Network as Certified Repair Network Partner

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Motor America has selected Assured Performance Network, a division of OEC, as its strategic partner to administer and manage the new Hyundai Certified Collision Repair Program. The program will identify, certify, and promote dealership and independent facilities as collision repair providers of choice to Hyundai drivers across America. “Our new partnership with Assured Performance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, Hyundai, OEConnection, OEM Certification

Registration Open for May 1-3 WIN Educational Conference

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for its 2023 Annual Educational Conference being held May 1 -3 at the WESTIN San Antonio Riverwalk, in San Antonio, Texas. Themed “Reimaging Tomorrow,” attendees will see this reflected throughout the agenda of the three-day event that brings education, connection, and celebration to collision industry professionals each […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Women's Industry Network

Crash Champions Acquires 3 Collision Repair Facilities in Maryland

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced the organization has expanded its Maryland footprint through the strategic acquisition of three collision repair facilities including: Advanced Auto Body, located at 500 Frederick Street in Hagerstown; Classic Collision Works, located at 423 East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg; and Advanced Collision, located at 12200 Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville. Crash Champions now […]

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

Classic Collision Adds 3rd Collision Repair Center in Las Vegas, Adds Location in Texas

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced it acquired two new collision repair centers including Las Vegas Collision Center in Las Vegas, Nev. and Dennis Collision Center in Conroe, Texas. Las Vegas Collision Center has been operating since 2000. “Our system of operation is streamlined to make it as convenient as possible for our customers and know that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Nevada, Texas

Wren’s Collision Group Acquires its 11th Collision Repair Center

December 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Group announced the acquisition of Hether Customs Inc., Auto Repair Shop of Buford, Ga. Wren’s Collision Group is a third-generation, family-owned and operated auto repair business. Established by Ray Wren, Wren’s Body Shop of Douglasville, Ga., first opened its doors to the public in 1954. With the acquisition of this facility the current […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Wren's Collision Group

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