Research conflicts with 50% blend reduction implemented in estimating platforms. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) published the results of it’s blend study research project conducted in August with the major North American refinish companies. According to the conclusions of this study, blending, on average, took 31.59% more time than a full refinish, rather […]
Solera Announces New Body Shop Management Solution
New tool enhances Qapter product suite. Solera announced the roll out a new body shop management solution during this year’s SEMA show Solera’s latest innovation, Shop Manager by Qapter, is a cloud-based solution that seamlessly integrates into the Qapter suite of products, delivering more efficiency and empowering body shop teams amid crippling staff shortages nationwide. […]
Test Drive CoPilot Wins SEMA New Product Award in the Collision Category
Opus IVS company Auto Techcelerators was named the winner of the Best New Product Award in the Collision category for its revolutionary new product, Test Drive CoPilot. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2022 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge new […]
NHTSA Issues Consumer Alert on 2018 Hyundai Sante Fe Fire Risk
Affected vehicles should be parked outside until they are repaired. Hyundai Motor America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles due to a risk of fire and strongly urges these vehicles be parked outside and away from homes and other structures until the vehicles have been repaired. The […]
AIA Canada Testifies in Support of Proposed Right to Repair Legislation in Canada
On Monday, October 31, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) appeared before the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology to speak to Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair). AIA Canada advocated for amendments to the bill that will help to address systemic issues around vehicle data […]
Urban Office Occupancy Remains Significantly Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
More than two years after the pandemic impacted office and commuter traffic, hybrid work and lower commuting volumes appear to be here to stay. Tuesdays and Wednesdays lead the way for the return-to-office. On average, office occupancy continues to hover around 47%, according to Kastle Systems’s 10-city Back to Work Barometer – this week at […]
Jim Muse Named VP of Sales for Global Refinish at Axalta
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Jim Muse has been promoted to VP of Sales, Global Refinish, effective January 1, 2023. Muse will return to Axalta’s Global headquarters in Glen Mills, Pa. and will report to Troy Weaver, Senior Vice President Global Refinish. “We are thrilled to promote Jim to lead our Global Sales […]
Women’s Industry Network Opens 2023 Most Influential Women Award Nominations
Nominations for the 2023 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards, presented annually by the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) opened today, and will be accepted through Friday, January 6, 2023. Nominations of women working in any segment of the collision repair industry across the United States and Canada are welcome, and the recipients will be recognized at […]
IBIS Announces Theme for Global 2023 Collision Repair Events
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), the international conference and networking provider, announced that “Sustainable Strategies for Success” will be the new theme for its 2023 calendar of automotive collision repair industry events. Since its inception in 2001, IBIS has built a coveted reputation as the source of high-level thought leadership in the sector, an […]
Mitchell Awarded Third Patent for Collision Repair Diagnostics
Mitchell today announced that it was awarded another auto diagnostics patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent (11,462,061)—which is specific to collision repair and auto physical damage claims—covers key workflow enhancements designed to support safe and efficient repairs that extend beyond simply performing a scan and clearing diagnostic trouble codes […]
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