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US Department of Transportation Sets 49 MPG Fuel Economy Standard for 2026 MY Vehicles

April 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced new, Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards that require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026, the highest fuel efficiency standards to date. The new standards will increase fuel efficiency 8% annually for model […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations

Penske Automotive Group Acquires Three BMW MINI Dealerships and a Collison Repair Center in the UK

April 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) today announced that its U.K. subsidiary, the Sytner Group, has acquired three BMW MINI dealerships and a collision repair center in the U.K.   The acquired dealerships are located in South East England, north of London, complementing the existing presence of 32 BMW MINI franchises operated by the company in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Penske Automotive, United Kingdom

Olympus Partners Acquires Omega Environmental Technologies

April 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Olympus Partners, a Stamford, Conn. based private equity firm, has acquired Omega Environmental Technologies, the aftermarket distributor of climate control products and other components across the light and heavy-duty automotive sectors, from AEA Investors, which will remain a minority equity investor and retain a board position in the Company. Omega serves thousands of customers globally […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Olympus Partners, Omega Environmental Technologies

Team PRP Adds Four Auto Recyclers to Its Transportation Network

April 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Team PRP announced that four current members will soon incorporate their parts into the Denver Hub of its transportation network. “These facilities have long been part of the Team PRP family, and we’re excited to make their inventory available to other members of the network.” said Jarret Hann, executive director of Team PRP. “Each of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auotmotive Recyclers, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Team PRP, Utah

TechForce Foundation Accepting Nominations for its 4th Annual FutureTechs Rock Awards

April 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation announced that the annual FutureTechs Rock Awards season has begun. TechForce created this award to honor aspiring technicians and recognize those students with a promising future in the transportation industry. The FutureTechs Rock Awards are accepting nominations through 4 p.m. (PDT), April 19. Nominations can be made online. Over $17,000 in scholarships […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, TechForce Foundation

Nationwide Insurance Survey Says Bad Driving has Americans on Edge

March 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Survey indicates drivers think roads are more dangerous today than before the pandemic. The roadways changed drastically at the onset of the pandemic, even with fewer drivers on the road, traffic deaths have soared throughout the pandemic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, despite miles driven declining by 11%, there was a 6.8% […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Nationwide Insurance

Painter’s Collision Centers Opens New Location in Chandler, Arizona

March 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

James and Kelly Huard, the owners of Painter’s Collision Centers, officially opened the doors to their newest collision repair facility in Chandler, Ariz. on March 7. The shop is located at 1459 North Arizona Avenue. Family-owned and operated, Painter’s Collision Centers started as a single location in Queen Creek, Ariz. When the founding owners retired […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Openings, Painter's Collision Centers

CCC Announces Diagnostics Integration with asTech

March 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair facilities can digitally capture scan information in CCC ONE. CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) today announced asTech, a Repairify company, has joined the CCC Diagnostics network. The integration makes it easier for repair facilities to capture and document scan information in CCC ONE workfiles. This streamlined service is available now via CCC ONE. “We […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, asTech, CCC, Diagnostics, Integrations

Solera Announces Four Executive Appointments

March 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings, LLC announced the appointment of four top insurance and automotive business executives to key roles at the company. Bill Brower, Mike Roberts, Dan Barrington, and Lewis Scott further extend Solera’s leadership position in the vehicle lifecycle management industry. “Solera is excited to welcome these highly respected industry veterans to our team. They share […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Solera Holdings

Copart Promotes Jeff Liaw to Co-Chief Executive Officer

March 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Liaw, who has been serving as President and CEO North America, to co-CEO, effective April 1. Jay Adair will continue his leadership of the company as co-CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors. Liaw joined Copart in 2016 as Chief […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, People

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