PartsTrader announced it will host a virtual collision repair industry update event on September 2 at 1 p.m. (EDT). The free, live, interactive event offers a way for industry professionals to get vital information about current trends affecting their business. “I look forward to showing the latest trends on parts supply; on a part type […]
Equipment and Tool Institute, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, and Auto Care Association Announce Unified Position on Automotive Scan Tools
Organizations reinforce that mechanical and collision repair shops will be best served to have both OEM and multi-brand tool accessibility. In a position statement to the automotive aftermarket industry, the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association have taken a unified position on multi-brand scan tools in the […]
MAPFRE and AAA Washington Form Jointly Owned Insurance Company
New company will serve auto and homeowners insurance customers in Washington State and North Idaho. MAPFRE Insurance and AAA Washington today announced an agreement to form a jointly owned insurance company to write automobile and homeowners insurance in Washington and North Idaho. The joint venture, which is subject to regulatory approval, will be known as the […]
SCRS Opposes Legislation to Limit Length of OEM Design Patents on Collision Repair Parts
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it objects to the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act that was introduced in June seeking to limit vehicle manufacturer design patents for collision repair parts. According to a press release, “The small businesses we represent want to perform safe and proper repairs, that allow […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Calgary
Fix Auto Calgary Centre, a 10,800 sq. ft. collision repair center, in Calgary, Albert, is the latest location to join Fix Network’s footprint across Canada, with the shop offering collision repair services in one of the busiest neighborhoods of downtown Calgary. Owner Gurveer Randev believes that the aftermarket industry has always been a part of […]
U.S. Job Openings Exceeded 10 Million in June
In another sign of a strong economic recovery, the number of job openings increased to a record high of 10.1 million on the last business day of June, up 590,000 from May according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hires in June rose to 6.7 million and total separations edged up to 5.6 million. […]
Northeast Trade Show Collision P.R.E.P. Schedule Announced
AASP/NJ and WMABA releases training program schedule of in-person classes for September 10-12 event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the schedule for this year’s Collision Professional Repairer Education Program (Collision P.R.E.P.), which will be held live and in person at the […]
Biden Administration Executive Order Sets Goal to Have 50% of New Cars and Light Trucks Sold in 2030 be Electric Vehicles
EPA also proposed 2023-2026 Emission standards for cars and light trucks and begins heavy-duty vehicle emissions rulemaking process. President Biden signed an Executive Order on August 5 setting a goal of having 50% of passenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. in 2030 to be zero-emission vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, […]
John Goodson Promoted to Chief Technology Officer at CCC
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NYSE:CCCS) announced it named John Goodson Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Goodson joined CCC in 2020 and succeeds Pete Morowski who is retiring after eight years with the company. As Chief Technology Officer, Goodson will lead research and development, product development, architecture, security, IT operations and infrastructure, business applications […]
CarParts.com Joins CAR Coalition
The CAR Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts, management and repair companies, associations, and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair, welcomed CarParts.com (NASDAQ:PRTS) to the coalition. “CarParts.com is an excellent addition to our growing coalition,” Justin Rzepka, Executive Director of the CAR Coalition. “Our coalition has already had a big […]
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