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asTech Acquires adasThink

February 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc., the parent of asTech and a portfolio company of the private equity firm Kinderhook Industries, announced the acquisition of adasThink, a company that retrieves information related to the vehicle-specific advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and identifies required procedures and calibration based on labor operations in an automotive repair estimate. The transaction represents the tenth add-on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, adasThink, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Repairify

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

February 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Strathmore, a 10,000 square foot collision repair center, to its network. The new shop strengthens Fix Auto’s footprint in Alberta, bringing advanced collision repair services to the closely knit community of Strathmore. The new shop is the third Fix Auto location established by owner-operators Andy and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

Governors Highway Safety Association Report on Distracted Driving Deaths Increase Identifies Need to Strengthen Laws and Enforcement

February 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) today announced the release of the inaugural Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP) report, Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications, published this morning by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Transportation Research Board (TRB) and funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Governors Highway Safety Association, Regulations

3M Invests in asTech Parent Repairify

February 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M asTech Investment

Strategic investment will help scanning and calibration firm expand in Americas and Europe. Repairify, Inc., known for its asTech device and remote scanning, programing, and calibration services, today announced a strategic investment from 3M. The investment from 3M will help Repairify further expand and accelerate its proprietary tools, technology and service offerings across the Americas […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Acquisitions, Repairify

SBA to Prioritize PPP Loans to Employers with 20 or Fewer Employees for Two Weeks

February 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it is taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the program’s implementation: For businesses with fewer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Small Business Administration

Nexterra Announces Concierge Repair and Claims Management Services for Auto Dealers and OEMs

February 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nexterra Solutions Group, LLC, the international automotive restoration, claims management and service contract provider that operates Dent Concepts and Allied Overspray service brands, announced it is expand its reach and offerings into the automotive dealership and OEM communities. Nexterra provides fully customizable concierge auto physical damage assessment and restoration platforms, plus vehicle service products that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Nexterra Solutions Group

LKQ Opens Central Distribution Center in the Netherlands

February 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Fource Distribution Center

After a construction time of just one year, LKQ Fource has opened a new 50,000 square meter (538,000 sq. ft.) warehouse that will play an important role as a part of LKQ’s European logistics footprint. “Our principle regarding parts availability is ‘Logistics without Borders’ to seamlessly serve our customers. Digitalization gives us the opportunity to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, LKQ Corporation, Netherlands, Openings

Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Orlando

February 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced its second multi-shop acquisition in less than 30 days with the acquisition of both Orlando’s Supercenter Auto Body Repair locations in Orlando, Fla. Classic Collision now has 20 Florida locations and operates 62 centers total in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and California. Orlando’s Supercenter Auto Body has been servicing the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

Tesla Opens Ninth U.S. Structural Collision Repair Center in Denver

February 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tesla logo

Tesla has opened its ninth company owned structural collision repair center, a 30,000 sq. ft. facility located at 450 E. 52nd Ave. in Denver, Colo. The company, responding to vehicle owner criticism over the length of time necessary to complete body repair services, announced in 2017 that it would open company owned collision repair centers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Openings, Tesla

Arity and Ford Partnership Enables Efficient Usage-Based Insurance Offerings

February 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Arity, a mobility data and analytics company, announced that it is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to enable any participating insurer the ability to deliver simple and secure usage-based insurance (UBI) programs to eligible connected Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners. Usage-based insurance programs give drivers access to personalized driving data directly from the vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Arity, Ford Motor Company, Telematics, Usage-Based Insurance

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