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 […]
Wren’s Collision Group Acquires its 11th Collision Repair Center
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 […]
New Auto Body Association Launches in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA) officially kicked off December 9 after several months of building its foundation and board of directors. The focus of OKABA is on education, training, and legislative initiatives, which will help strengthen the automotive repair industry in the state. “My vision is to see OKABA help our automotive repair shops […]
Dangerous Driving Behaviors Rising
AAA Foundation reports that after years of improvement, new research shows a troubling increase in admitted risky driving. A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol, rose from 2020 to 2021. The most alarming increase was among drivers admitting to getting behind the […]
Crash Champions Acquires 7 Collision Repair Centers in Seattle Market
Crash Champions, LLC today announced the organization has expanded its presence in the Seattle market through the strategic acquisitions of 1st Class Auto Body and Seattle Automotive. 1st Class Auto Body operates five locations across the Seattle metro area, while Seattle Automotive serves customers at two local repair centers. Crash Champions now provides Seattle motorists […]
Ten I-CAR Committees Raise $163,000 to Benefit 27 Collision Repair Schools with Grants Through CREF
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that 27 secondary and post-secondary schools in the U.S. will benefit from Benchmark grants funded through the efforts of ten devoted I-CAR Committees. Various fundraising methods were employed, generating $163,000 in funds that will aid the industry’s future generation in becoming prepared for a career in collision repair. […]
Consumer Group Says California Insurance Department Didn’t Follow Procedure When it Approved GEICO Auto Insurance Rate Hike
In a letter, Consumer Watchdog, the non-profit consumer and taxpayer advocacy organization alleged the California Department of Insurance recent approval of a $268 million increase in auto insurance premiums for GEICO customers didn’t follow the public participation requirements of Proposition 103. Overall, the 6.9% rate hike will impact 2.1 million GEICO policyholders who face an […]
Emmanuel Gyebi Named Global Vice President of Procurement for Fix Network
The Fix Network announced the promotion of Emmanuel Gyebi, CPSM, CPM, to global vice president of Procurement. Gyebi will provide executive leadership, direction and strategic vision to the company’s global procurement framework and processes. This newly created role was effective December 5, and Gyebi reports directly to the company’s President and CEO Steve Leal. “Emmanuel […]
Americans Will Pay 16% More for Auto Insurance by the End of 2023
According to Insurify report, after a 9% increase in 2022, prices are projected to rise another 7% by the end of next year. The average American driver will pay nearly $1,900 for car insurance in 2023, as insurance rates continue to rise across the country. This is according to the Insurify 2022 Auto Insurance Trends […]
Lincolnshire Management Acquires Collision Services and Auto Body Toolmart Parent Whitewater Brands
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) announced the sale of Whitewater Brands, a portfolio company of Rock Gate Partners and Peninsula Capital Partners, to Lincolnshire Management. BGL’s Industrials Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to Whitewater Brands in the process. Whitewater Brands is an omni-channel marketer and supplier of high-margin, productivity-enhancing consumables and light […]
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