California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the details of his proposal to deliver $11 billion in relief to Californians facing record-high gas prices. The Governor’s proposal calls for $9 billion in tax refunds to Californians in the form of $400 direct payments per vehicle, capped at two vehicles. This package also provides $2 billion in broader […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2022 Executive Committee
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. The 2022 Executive Committee includes: Chair Steve Schmidt (State Farm) Vice Chair Kevin Burnett (Gerber Collision & Glass) Secretary Doug […]
Luke Peers Named Network Manager at Fix Auto UK
Fix Auto UK has created the role of Network Manager to further elevate its swift and efficient deployment of repairs to its Franchise Partners. Luke Peers, who previously held the position of Network Performance Consultant where he closely monitored the performance of Fix Auto UK repairers, takes up the role with immediate effect, reporting directly […]
Boyd Group Reports Sales of $1.9 Billion in 2021
Sales were up nearly 20% overall. Same store sales up 7%. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD) announced sales increased by 19.9% to $1.9 billion in 2021 from $1.6 billion in 2020. Same-store sales increased 7.0% for the year. Fiscal 2021 had two fewer selling and production days when compared to fiscal 2020, which reduced selling […]
Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Florida
Classic Collision, LLC announced its first acquisition of 2022 with the purchase of two Pro Quality Collision centers in the Fort Lauderdale, Fla. market. With the acquisition Classic will have 28 collision repair centers throughout Florida. “We’ve always strived to be an operator of choice by creating not only a fulfilling workplace but delivering safe […]
Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2022 World Class Technicians
The Auto Care Association announced the latest recipients of the prestigious World Class Technician award, in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have achieved the extraordinary accomplishment of attaining ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. […]
AASP/NJ Reports Successful Northeast Trade Show
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) reported that over 3,000 industry professionals flocked to the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. on March 18-20 for the 45th Annual NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show. The three-day event boasted a full slate of educational opportunities on the industry’s most relevant topics as well as […]
BASF Continues Global Partnership with WorldSkills
BASF’s Coatings division has signed a new multi-year Global Industry Partnership with WorldSkills International. The agreement continues BASF’s long-standing commitment to developing new talent in the automotive refinish industry and solidifies BASF’s support of the next global WorldSkills Competition, which will be held in Shanghai, in October 2022. Founded in 1950 and held every two […]
Team PRP Adds Recyclers to Network in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Bay & Sharp Auto Parts to join association on April 4. Team PRP, the group of independently owned auto recyclers selling premium recycled parts, announced that Bay Auto Parts in Green Bay, Wisc. and Sharp Auto Parts in Stillwater, Minn., are the latest additions to the association. Bay & Sharp Auto Parts had an ownership […]
Collision Industry Foundation Raising Funds for Ohio Collision Repair Technician Burned in Shop Accident
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is urging the industry to help Bryan Miller, an Ohio technician and painter who is recovering from an in-shop accident that burned over 70 percent of his body and nearly ended his life. Last September, Miller was working on a motorcycle at Elite Auto Body, Cycle and Sales in Bethel, […]
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