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J.D. Power Study Finds Collision Intervention Technologies are Among Most Problematic ADAS Technologies

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inaugural study raises concern that innovative features need to be improved before vehicle autonomy can be increased. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) account for 13% of total industry problems with 23.1 PP100 (problems per 100 vehicles), according to the inaugural J.D. Power 2022 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Quality and Satisfaction Study, released yesterday. Specifically, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Collision Avoidance, J.D. Power

Classic Collision Celebrates Opening of 200th Location

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opens milestone location in Houston, Texas. Classic Collision, LLC, announced the opening of their 200th collision repair center and will be celebrating across their 15 State footprint. “Last summer we had the pleasure of celebrating our historic milestone of 100 locations, and today we’re excited to share we’ve reached another huge achievement with the opening […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Openings, Texas

CollisionRight Acquires 4 Collision Repair Centers in Indiana

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Focus Advisors, the M&A firm specializing in collision repair transactions, announced that its client, Mills Body Shops of Evansville, Indiana, and its 4 locations have been acquired by CollisionRight, the Columbus, Ohio-based multiple shop operator. Started in 1955 by the Mills family, Don Decker Sr. and Jack Vickery purchased the business in 1977 and grew […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CenterOak Partners, CollisionRight, Focus Advisors, Indiana

Safelite Group Acquires Genuine Auto Glass

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Genuine Auto Glass in Seattle, Wash. The transaction was completed on Friday, October 7. “We’re pleased to welcome Genuine Auto Glass associates to the Safelite family,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite Group. “Over the last two decades, they have built a strong and impressive reputation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Safelite, Washington State

Collision Repair Education Foundation Develops Collision Career Awareness, Pathing and Readiness Initiatives

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Initiative was funded by GM grant. When GM awarded the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) with a $100,000 grant for 2022, the Foundation made use of the funds to develop its Career Opportunity Awareness Initiative, a project that seeks to increase the number of collision repair students who graduate with marketable technical skills by tackling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, General Motors, Workforce Development

Enterprise Holdings Expands into South Africa

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Holdings announced the addition of new franchise locations featuring car rental options from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car through the Woodford Group in South Africa. This marks the first time Enterprise Holdings brands will be available in South Africa. The Woodford Group offers a range of product offerings within […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Enterprise Holdings, South Africa

Classic Collision Enters Florida’s Panhandle with Acquisition of 3 Collision Repair Centers

October 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

MSO closes in on 200 locations in 15 states with latest acquisition. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of three additional facilities in the Florida panhandle – Jimmy’s Paint & Body, Precision Collision, and West Florida Paint & Body. Daniel & Han Roberts have had over 25 years of experience servicing the panhandle of Florida […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

Innovation Group Acquired by Allianz X

October 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Partnership between insurer’s digital investment arm and the claims management platform will support Innovation Group’s growth plans as an independent business under its existing management team. Innovation Group, a global provider of claims and technology solutions to the insurance and automotive industries, yesterday announced that Allianz X has entered into binding agreements with the shareholders […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Allianz, Innovation Group

Driven Brands Closes $365 Million Securitization Issue

October 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) announced October 5 that it has closed an offering by its subsidiaries for $365 million Series 2022-1 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 maturing October 2027, increasing the offering by over 30 percent. In addition to the closing of the Notes, Driven Brands also increased the total capacity […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Driven Brands

Raul Vargas to Succeed Jeff Dailey as President & Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Group

October 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dailey to retire as CEO but will remain chairman of the board. Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI), the Los Angeles, Calif.-based subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group announced today that Raul Vargas has been appointed to the position of Farmers Group, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, when current President & CEO Jeff Dailey […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Farmers Group, People

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