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NHTSA Proposes Updates to Five-Star Safety Ratings Program

March 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed significant safety updates to its flagship 5-Star Safety Ratings program. These improvements are part of efforts to improve safety on our nation’s roads and will help fulfill requirements included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. NHTSA is proposing the following updates to its 5-Star […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Crash Avoidance, NHTSA, traffic safety

1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California

March 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

1Collision announced the addition of JNS United Auto Body, Inc., located in Reseda, Calif. to its network. Established in 2011, the business prides itself on being a customer-focused facility that repairs vehicles properly. The original 800-square-foot shop has grown over the years and now occupies a 15,000-square-foot building. “I decided to join 1Collision because I’m […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, California, Network Affiliations

AutoNation Announces Executive Team Appointments

March 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) announced that the Company is expanding its Executive Team. Dave Koehler, who currently serves as the Eastern Region President, will be Chief Operating Officer, Non-Franchised Business. Koehler will oversee AutoNation USA, AutoNation Auto Auctions, and the AutoNation Collision business. Steve Kwak, who currently serves as the Western Region President and AutoNation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoNation, People

Daimler Truck North America Selects MOTOR for Heavy-Duty Data

March 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has signed an enterprise renewal agreement with MOTOR, the custom data provider for medium- and heavy-duty part numbers and cross-references. DTNA, its dealers and their aftermarket business, Alliance, have selected MOTOR for a custom-parts database. This data feeds their master parts database to better lead all-makes part searches back to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Daimler Truck North America, Motor Information Systems

Julie Massaro Named Executive Director at the Automotive Service Association

March 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASA Mountain Region executive assumes leadership role at national association. Fred Hules II, from Tech 1 Auto and ASA Chairman, announced that Julie Massaro was selected by the ASA board of directors as the association’s new executive director. Massaro had served as executive director of ASA-Colorado starting in 2017 and as ASA Mountain Region executive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, People

Chief Collision Technology Expands Paintless Dent Repair Network

March 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Offers turnkey damage repair solution ready for 2022 hail season. Chief Collision Technology, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) and Dover (NYSE:DOV), and the provider of collision repair technology solutions, has expanded its network of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) shops across the United States. Each shop is carefully monitored by Chief Hail Solutions to meet […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chief, PDR

IAA Receives Final UK Regulatory Approval of SYNETIQ Acquisition

March 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) today announced that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared IAA’s acquisition of SYNETIQ Ltd., an integrated salvage and vehicle dismantling company in the United Kingdom, for £225 million ($301 million). The businesses were previously required to be held separate under an initial enforcement order (IEO) issued by the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Insurance Auto Auctions, United Kingdom

AASP-MN Announces April 7 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference

March 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference will be held April 7, at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, in Plymouth, Minn. The conference, with the theme “Full Speed Ahead,” will be a full day of insights, practical strategies, and critical information to help attendees build momentum […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Annual Meeting, Minnesota

Spanesi Announces Webinar Series

March 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas, Inc.  announced that the Spanesi Interactive Channel will become a permanent offering after October’s debut. Beginning in March 2022, Spanesi Interactive Channel returns with all-new guests discussing relevant topics, product training, tutorials, collision industry issues, business growth strategies, and much more. Events are scheduled monthly and are free to attend with pre-registration. On […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Spanesi, Webinars

Consumer Reports Survey Finds Americans Support the Right to Repair

March 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than half of consumers say there isn’t enough choice on where to get something repaired. Consumers show small preference for local shops certified by vehicle manufacturers versus uncertified facilities. Consumer Reports (CR) released findings from a nationally representative survey about consumer attitudes toward repairing and replacing broken products, including vehicles, and the choices available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Reports, OEM Certification, Right to Repair

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