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Thatcham Research Launches EV Training Program

July 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research is supporting the pressing need for automotive businesses and their employees to learn how to handle Electric Vehicles safely and effectively by unveiling a new ‘EV Ready’ Training Program. The UK Government’s decision to bring forward its ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030, has increased consumer demand for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Technical Training, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

ASA Sends Letter to FTC in Response to Nixing the Fix Report

July 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

In advance of Wednesday FTC open meeting, the association supports a policy statement to address automotive repair concerns in May report. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) provided comments to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in advance of an open meeting on July 21 that will include a policy statement covering concerns raised in its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Federal Trade Commission, Regulations, Right to Repair, Telematics

PPG Reports Record $4.4 Billion in Sales in Second Quarter

July 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today reported second quarter 2021 net sales of approximately $4.4 billion, approximately 45% higher than the prior year. Selling prices increased by 3.5% and sales volumes were higher by approximately 24% in comparison to the previous year. Favorable foreign currency translation impacted net sales by about 6%, or about $185 million, and acquisition-related […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, PPG Industries

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in London Market

July 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK’s position within London has been further strengthened with the appointment of its 12th collision repair center that will serve motorists inside the M25. Formerly known as MTS Vehicle Services, the repairer will now operate as Fix Auto Croxley Green and joins the network following a fast-tracked program of development over the last […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Solera Acquires Australia-Based ENData

July 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire ENData Pty Ltd, a Brisbane, Australia-based insurance technology provider. ENData’s data-driven property repairs and contents replacement solutions simplify and automate the fulfillment of insurance claims. This acquisition will further solidify Solera’s position as the leading provider of data and technology-enabled solutions that power […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Claims Technology, Solera Holdings

NABC and Women’s Industry Network Host Webinar July 22 to Showcase Benefits of Education Programs for First Responders

July 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Together with the Women’s Industry Network (WIN), the National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host a webinar on Thursday July 22 at 1 p.m. (EDT) to educate collision repair professionals about the benefits of hosting a NABC First Responder Emergency Education (F.R.E.E.) program and step-by-step guidance on how to implement it. As collision repair shops […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council, Webinars, Women's Industry Network

Classic Collision Acquires Seven Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina

July 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of seven Fender Mender Collision Specialists repair centers in South Carolina. Classic Collision now operates a total of 86 collision repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and Alaska. Fender Mender Collision Specialists is a locally owned and operated auto repair business offering full-service repairs throughout South […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, South Carolina

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Colorado

July 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced the acquisition of Bear Creek Auto Body located at 9894 W Girton Drive in Lakewood, Colo. This transaction marks Crash Champions’ entry into Lakewood, the fifth-most populous city in Colorado, and strategically supplements the Company’s earlier acquisitions of Auto Collision Experts, with four locations in the Fort Collins market, and Karas […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Crash Champions

Liberty Mutual Insurance Seeks to Acquire Malaysian Insurer AmGeneral

July 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asia, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Malaysia

NHTSA and GM Warn on Continued Fire Risk with Chevrolet Bolt

July 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chevrolet Bolt, Electric Vehicles, General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Safety

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