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Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Seattle

October 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Stetner Auto Body, a 45-year-old collision repair business in Seattle, Wash. Classic Collision now operates a total of 151 repair centers in Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington State. “We have been able to help out a lot of people over the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

ASA Unveils New Regional Organizational Map

October 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association announces it is accepting resumes for Regional Director positions through October 8. Last week, the Automotive Service Association (ASA), announced it is transitioning to a new association model leveraging its expansive history to create a single, unified industry voice. Under the new model, a 50-state regional structure will take place to represent every member […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association

Hertz Names Former Ford CEO Mark Fields as Interim CEO

October 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paul Stone to serve as President and Chief Operations Officer. Hertz announced today it has named Mark Fields as interim CEO and Paul Stone as president and chief operations officer, as the company accelerates its commitment to lead the future of mobility and travel. The moves, effective immediately, are part of a vision for an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertz, People

Crash Champions Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Wisconsin and Idaho

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced today it has acquired Wisconsin’s Pulera Collision Center, located at 7110 70th Court in Kenosha, and Idaho’s First Choice Collision Repair, consisting of three locations across the Boise metropolitan area. The addition of Pulera Collision follows the Company’s other 2021 acquisitions in the region, including D&M Auto Body, Milwaukee Collision, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Idaho, Wisconsin

California Assembly Bill Expands Inspection of Safety Components, Allows BAR to Capture Industry Certifications

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill changes rebuilt salvage vehicle inspection process and allows BAR to establish a process to prevent disclosure of non-fraud related enforcement actions if auto repair dealer completes specific remedial training. Auto industry groups are celebrating the passage of California Assembly Bill 471 that will expand the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems and revise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, legislation

Report Says Car and Truck Insurers Confront Rapidly Rising Claims Costs

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s annual U.S. Auto Insurance Market Report projects combined ratio at 4-year high in 2021. Sharply higher costs to repair and replace vehicles will cause insurance companies’ underwriting profit margins to narrow significantly, projects S&P Global Market Intelligence’s annual US Auto Insurance Market Report. Published by S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Financial Institutions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Claims Severity, Combined Ratio

AASP/NJ Executive Director Bryant Receives James Moy Award

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

At a special ceremony during the 2021 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) surprised Executive Director Charles Bryant by presenting him with this year’s James Moy Award for Dedication to the Automotive Industry. Bryant was “shocked and honored” to be recognized for his many contributions to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Awards

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Larry H. Miller Dealerships and Total Care Auto

October 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transaction includes 54 new vehicle dealerships and 11 collision repair centers. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) announced an agreement with the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships, the eighth largest dealer group in the U.S., and Total Care Auto (TCA), Powered by Landcar. This transaction will diversify Asbury’s geographic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group

CAR Coalition Launches National Right to Repair Campaign

October 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The CAR Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair, has launched a multi-million dollar campaign in support of the right to repair movement and key legislative measures, including the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act and other bills […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, legislation, Right to Repair

SCRS Announces OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit Session on Electric Vehicles

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the participating subject matter experts in the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit session on Electric Vehicles (EVs). The panel discussion will be held Thursday, November 4th during the 2021 SEMA Show from 9:00 10:30 a.m. and will feature: Jennifer Goforth – General Motors | Director – Global […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, OEM, SEMA, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

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