AkzoNobel announced the launch of its Paint the Future global startup challenge for 2021. Startups have until July 20 to submit their ingenious solutions to Paint the Future. All submissions will receive feedback from industry experts. Selected finalists will be invited to a collaboration event in late 2021. Winners will be offered partnership agreements to […]
Solera Acquires Omnitracs and DealerSocket
Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that it will acquire Omnitracs, a complete fleet management platform, and DealerSocket, a leading SaaS provider to the automotive industry. These acquisitions will extend Solera’s position in global data intelligence and as a technology leader serving all constituents engaged in vehicle lifecycle management. The acquisitions will build upon Solera’s strategy to […]
Louisiana Drivers Pay Highest Car Insurance Rates
The 2021 Insure.com report on auto insurance costs shows Louisiana swiping the top spot from Michigan, which was the reigning champ for seven straight years. Louisiana, however, is no stranger to the list, having been in the top five nearly every year since the beginning of the report. “While most states experienced rate declines over […]
CCAR and Electude Announce Complimentary Updated eSafety Modules for SkillsUSA Contestants
Electude International and The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that they have once again released preparatory Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Safety courses for all automotive students readying to compete in SkillsUSA. The courses, available on a complimentary basis and with unlimited access to all participating instructors and students, will provide seven (7) […]
Small Business Optimism Up in April
NFIB survey shows job openings remain at record highs. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March. The Optimism Index has increased 4.8 points over the past three months since January but a record 44% of owners reported job openings […]
National Safety Council Says Employers Should Take Risk-Based Approach to CDC Mask Guidance
The National Safety Council (NSC) released a statement saying it cautiously supports the recent CDC recommendation for fully vaccinated individuals to relax safety protocols, like mask wearing and social distancing. According to the NSC, while this news further elevates the important role vaccines play in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and assisting workplaces to return […]
Robert Espey Elected to Boyd Group Board of Directors
The Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced the election of Robert Espey to its Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting and Special Meeting held on Wednesday, May 12. Espey was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2011 of Parkland Corporation and has successfully led the evolution of Parkland from a regional independent […]
PPG Completes Acquisition Wörwag
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications. The company specializes in developing sustainable liquid, powder and film coatings and operates locations in Germany, the U.S., China, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland and Poland, with headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1918, […]
AASP/NJ Members Gain Insight into ADAS at Virtual Membership Meeting
ADAS is here to stay – This was the takeaway from the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) recent virtual membership meeting, “ADAS: 2021 & Beyond,” where Northeast Division Manager Jim DeLeo and Northeast Regional Trainer Tom Kelley of Hunter Engineering Company gave an extensive overview on how this technology evolved, how […]
Motorists to see Relief in Southeast with Restart of Colonial Pipeline
AAA says supply strained areas prioritized for gasoline deliveries in days ahead. According to AAA, motorists in the southeast can expect to see fuel flowing at local pumps in coming days. Late on Wednesday, the Colonial Pipeline announced the restart of pipeline operations. While it will take several days for operations to get back to […]
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