Planned acquisition expected to make Liberty Mutual the largest auto insurer in Malaysia. Liberty Mutual Insurance will be applying for regulatory approval to acquire Malaysian insurer AmGeneral Insurance Berhad. AmGeneral is currently 51%-owned by AmBank Group and 49%-owned by Insurance Australia Group (IAG). The acquisition is Liberty’s second this month in the auto insurance space. On […]
NHTSA and GM Warn on Continued Fire Risk with Chevrolet Bolt
Vehicles should be parked outside after charging even if November recall repairs have been performed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday issued an alert urging owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes due to the risk of fire, even if the vehicles […]
ASA Reports OSHA Secretary Advocates for More Inspectors
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that Marty Walsh, the Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spoke in front of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies regarding the FY 2022 budget for the U.S. Department of Labor. In his submitted statement, the secretary […]
J.D. Power Reports Pandemic Lockdown Kept Vehicle Owners Locked in on Their Current Brand
Vehicle owners remain vastly loyal to their specific brands, in part due to the effects of pandemic lockdowns, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. With many vehicle shoppers hesitant to venture out to showrooms, they often relied on their relationship with their current dealer. “The time period for this study […]
ASE Entry-Level Certification Provides First Step in Building Career Credentials
ASE Entry-Level certification tests validate students’ readiness for the workforce and earning an Entry Level credential is the best first step in building career credentials as an automotive service and repair professional, according to Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. Geared toward high school and college students completing a technical program in automotive, truck or […]
U.S. Government Launches One-Stop Ransomware Resource
New website provides cybersecurity resources from across the Federal Government. The U.S. government announced new resources and initiatives to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), together with federal partners, have launched a new website to combat the threat of […]
CCC Incorporates AI into Collision Repair Estimating Platform
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. announced it will enhance its CCC ONE collision repair estimating platform by adding advanced artificial intelligence (AI) into its application later this quarter. The new feature, CCC ONE Estimating – IQ, will provide collision repair facilities a jump start on estimating, applying machine learning to pre-populate estimates with parts and labor […]
Melissa Wills Named Vice President, Finance Administration at PPG
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Melissa Wills as vice president, finance administration, effective August 1. Wills will continue to report to PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), Vince Morales. In this newly created role, Wills will continue with her current responsibilities as CFO, Americas, and will add responsibility and oversight […]
House Appropriations Bill Includes Perkins Increase that Supports Career and Technical Education
On July 11, the House Appropriations Committee released the first draft of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill, which funds education and workforce development programs including Perkins. According to the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) in the bill, the Perkins Basic State Grant received a […]
CCIF Cancels September In-Person Event in Vancouver
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced that it is cancelling its in-person event scheduled for September 23 – 24, in Vancouver, B.C. due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions and concerns for the health and safety of participants. Citing uncertainty around the concerns about maintaining social distancing while attending a gathering of this […]
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