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Rising Input Costs Squeezing Out Entry-Level Battery Electric Vehicles

October 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

BEVs projected to have 51.5% market share in U.S. in 2031. The biggest challenge for OEMs rolling out new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is rising input costs, which are affecting cost parity with traditionally powered vehicles. With prices of key raw materials used in BEVs having risen dramatically since 2019, S&P Global Mobility sees the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, S&P Global Mobility

FinishMaster Celebrates Successful Hood Master and PiN Master Challenges

October 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Friday, October 7th, the FinishMaster Team welcomed around 250 guests at the Alexander Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. the perfect backdrop to display curated art. Guests traveled in from all over the country to take in the sights and experiences Hood Master had to offer. It was apparent this group of enthusiasts enjoyed all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster, Hood Master Challenge, PiN Master Challenge

Fix Auto USA Announces Award Winners at Annual Conference

October 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the top performers in the Fix Auto family during the final day of the Fix Auto USA conference that was held October 2-4 at The Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado Bay, Calif., The organization named Alex Doria, owner of Fix Auto Santee, as the Fix Auto USA Rookie of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Awards, Fix Auto USA

BASF Offering Instructor-Led Certification for Glasurit 100 Line Recognized by I-CAR

October 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Refinish announced it is accepting enrollment into its instructor-led 100 Line certification course offered now at one of several training locations around the US and Canada. To enroll in the training and get certified, by logging in to BASF’s Learning University. The I-CAR-recognized course offers comprehensive training around the 100 Line product portfolio including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, I-CAR, Technical Training

State Farm Reports Fewer Animal Collisions in Annual Analysis

October 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania had the most animal collision claims. Auto claims data reveals drivers struck less animals than previous year according to an analysis by State Farm, the number one private passenger auto insurer in the United States. Between July of 2021 and June 2022 an estimated 1.9 million animal collisions happened across US roads, 5.5% less […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Animal Collisions, Claim Frequency, State Farm

PPG Provides Earnings Update, Reports Soft Demand Conditions in Europe and China Expected to Continue Into Fourth Quarter

October 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) on October 10 announced that it expects third quarter 2022 adjusted earnings per diluted share to be between 5% and 7% below the low end of the company’s forecasted range of $1.75 to $2.00 that was previously communicated in July. In comparison to its forecast at the beginning of the third quarter, company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Earnings, Europe, PPG Industries

Maaco Celebrates 50th Anniversary at October 16 Los Angeles Rams Vs. Carolina Panthers Game with Gameday Giveaway

October 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

When Los Angeles’s wide receiver Allen Robinson takes the field on October 16, he will be running for more than yards and points – he’ll be helping Maaco celebrate its 50th anniversary in golden style. In the Maaco’s Gameday Giveaway fans can watch the team’s #1 Allen Robinson to win prizes when they see his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MAACO

Solera and Motori Announce Partnership in UAE

October 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera | Audatex announced a new strategic partnership with Motori, a subsidiary of Safe City Group providing an ecosystem to achieve digital transformation in motor insurance. The collaboration will benefit drivers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it aims to accelerate parts of the insurance process from days to minutes. Under this partnership, Motori […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audatex, EMEA, Solera, United Arab Emirates

IAA Announces New Market Alliance in Cambodia

October 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced a strategic market alliance with Oversea Auto & Shipping in Cambodia. This business will operate an IAA Auction Center in the busy and densely populated capital city of Phnom Penh, providing local services and assistance to help buyers to purchase vehicles efficiently from IAA. Oversea Auto & Shipping will offer support […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Asia, Cambodia, Insurance Auto Auctions

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

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