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Senator Proposes Changes to Small Business Pass-Through Tax Deduction

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) released a bill, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act, that would make changes to the 20 percent deduction that is available under Section 199A for partnerships, LLCs, and other entities taxed only at the individual owner level that was created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Tax, U.S. Senate

OCTO Telematics and Ford Team Up to Provide More Accurate Auto Insurance Risk Scores

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

OCTO Telematics announced a new agreement with Ford Motor Company to leverage Ford’s connected vehicle data to extend its predictive insurance risk score, OCTO DriveAbility Score. The integration provides a seamless experience for auto insurers and their policyholders with highly accurate pricing based upon driving data sourced directly from Ford vehicles fitted with embedded connectivity. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, Octo Telematics, Telematics

Philadelphia Customs and Border Protection Seizes Nearly $300k in Counterfeit Auto Parts from China

July 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia, Pa. seized a counterfeit Chinese cache of vehicle parts on July 14 that were destined to an address in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. The shipment arrived on June 4 and consisted of 5,657 pieces that included vehicle door locks, hinges, powered mirrors, steering wheel switches, headlights and taillights, grills, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Counterfeit Parts, Customs and Border Protection, Pennsylvania

Four New Jersey Veterans Receive Recycled Rides at NABC Golf Fundraiser

July 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Wednesday, four New Jersey veterans received refurbished vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program along with car donor GEICO and collision repair partners Caliber Collision Centers, Ray Mees Auto Coach and Cherry Hill Collision Center. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, New Jersey, Recycled Rides

Repairify Receives Patent for System to Select Correct OEM and Aftermarket Diagnostic Tools Using VIN

July 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc., the parent of asTech, announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded Repairify patent serial no. 16/202,642 for remote automotive diagnostics. The patent recognizes aspects of Repairify’s technology, including systems and methods that allow technicians to use a mobile device to read a vehicle’s identification number (VIN), transmit the VIN […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Patents, Repairify

Tractable Launches AI Subrogation Solution for Auto Insurers

July 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tractable announced the launch of AI Subro, a new solution that will help US auto insurers resolve subrogation tasks with artificial intelligence (AI). AI Subro digitizes and accelerates many of the tasks involved in subrogation – the process by which insurers legally pursue third parties that have caused losses to the insured. At present, subrogation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Claims Technology, Subrogation, Tractable

FTC to Ramp Up Law Enforcement Against Illegal Manufacturer Repair Restrictions

July 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commission unanimously adopts policy statement aimed at restoring Right to Repair for small businesses, workers, consumers, and government entities. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday unanimously voted to ramp up law enforcement against repair restrictions that prevent small businesses, workers, consumers, and even government entities from fixing their own products. The policy statement adopted today is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Trade Commission, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Right to Repair

UVeye Secures $60 Million in New Investments

July 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CarMax, W.R. Berkley Corporation and F.I.T. Ventures among UVeye’s Series C Investors. UVeye, a supplier of high-speed vehicle inspection systems for the auto industry, has obtained $60 million in additional funding to support its global expansion plans. CarMax, W.R. Berkley Corporation and F.I.T. Ventures are among the participants in UVeye’s Series C funding round. CarMax, […]

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AkzoNobel Sets Carbon Reduction Target to Tackle Climate Change

July 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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AkzoNobel is following up on its commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets by announcing carbon reduction targets for the full value chain. AkzoNobel’s target is to reduce carbon emissions for the whole value chain by 42% by 2030 versus a 2020 baseline. This will apply to the company’s own operations, as well as its partners, such […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Emissions

ASE Education Foundation to Present Student Career Survey Results at Instructor Conference

July 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation will present the results of its recent survey of current and former automotive students during the upcoming ASE Instructor Training Conference. Scheduled for July 26-30, the virtual conference is open to all high school and college instructors from auto, truck and collision repair programs nationwide. Registration for the Instructor Training Conference […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education

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