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Survey Says Many Companies Have No Planned Date for Returning to the Workplace

February 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Conference Board study finds 71% of companies changed their plans due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. The Omicron variant continues to ravage the US. As it does, a new survey reveals that nearly half of businesses whose workplace plans were upended by the latest COVID-19 waves have not communicated plans for returning to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Conference Board, Coronavirus, Telework, Traffic Volume

Advantage Parts Solutions Expands into Oklahoma City

February 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advantage Parts Solutions announced the expansion of its OEM parts supply chain optimization efforts into Oklahoma City, Okla. the company’s 45th U.S. market. “The addition of Oklahoma City’s OEM parts ecosystem is rewarding as the North American team worked diligently to welcome this market to Advantage, an effort led by Western Regional Director Terry Deason,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advantage Parts Solutions, Oklahoma, Openings

Metromile Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement with Lemonade

February 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Metromile (NASDAQ: MILE, MILEW) the digital insurance platform and pay-per-mile auto insurer, announced that at the Special Meeting of Stockholders held February 1, the Company’s stockholders approved proposal to adopt the merger agreement entered into with Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND) to acquire Metromile in an all-stock transaction that was previously announced. The merger proposal was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Lemonade, Metromile

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Donohue Family Foundation Partner Fund $100,000 in Skills Training Scholarships

February 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New program in partnership with SkillPointe Foundation will help Americans pursue careers that don’t require a four-year degree including auto body. To honor recently retired longtime CEO Tom Donohue and his commitment to workforce development, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced a $50,000 scholarship fund to support skills training that will empower more Americans […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donohue Family Foundation, Scholarships, SkillPointe Foundation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The Hartford’s Stefanie Zacchera Elected HLDI Board Chair

February 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) announced the election of Stefanie Zacchera as chair of its Board of Directors. Zacchera is vice president of personal lines data and analytics at The Hartford. She succeeds Kathleen Ores Walsh, vice president of pricing and product analytics at USAA. Ores Walsh remains a member of the Board. “HLDI’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Highway Loss Data Institute, People, The Hartford

AAA Research Reveals Camera-Based Driver Monitoring Systems Perform Best but Not Foolproof

February 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steering wheel–based systems used by some manufacturers are inferior. New real-world testing by AAA found driver monitoring systems using a driver-facing camera are best at keeping motorists focused on the road. Unfortunately, the technology is not foolproof and a driver determined to cheat the system can defeat it. As vehicles become increasingly automated, automakers realize […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Solera Acquires Vehicle Intelligence Company Spireon

February 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition will expand Solera’s Fleet Solutions and Vehicle Solutions and strengthen its position in AI-Powered software and data services across the vehicle lifecycle. Solera Holdings, LLC announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Spireon, one of North America’s largest device-independent telematics and connected vehicle intelligence companies, from Greenbriar Equity Fund IV, L.P., a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Solera Holdings

Axalta Reports 2021 Sales of $4.4 Billion Up Over 18% from 2020

February 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company reports improved operating results despite continued supply chain challenges. Persistent inflation was partially offset by continued pricing gains. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced net sales of $1,137.2 million increased 5.8% year-over-year for its fourth quarter ended December 31. Net sales for the full year were $4,416.2 million, an increase of 18.2% year-over-year; […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings

ABRA Adds Collision Repair Center in Brookings, South Dakota

February 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced the expansion of its network in South Dakota with the opening of ABRA Brookings, a 12,000 square foot facility located at 305 5th Street S., in Brookings, S.D. Formerly known as Mr. V’s Professional Body Shop, this facility and team have been a part of the Brookings community […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Network Affiliations, South Dakota

ProColor Collision Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Sacramento

February 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the launch of two new collision repair shops in Sacramento, Calif. The new locations include ProColor Collision Sacramento South East, formerly known as Collision Express Center, and ProColor Collision Sacramento North East. ProColor Collision Sacramento South East and North East reflect owner-operator Tony Buryakov’s 25 years of experience and drive to deliver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

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