IIHS reports that hundreds of people are killed and thousands are injured each year in crashes involving stopped or disabled vehicles that may not have stood out enough to alert drivers to the danger they pose, according to a new study commissioned by a company that makes enhanced hazard lighting systems. Using federal crash statistics, […]
Agero Introduces Managed Tow to Repair Option for Collision Repair Facilities
Agero, whose B2B software and services enable auto manufacturers, fleets, insurers and others to support customers at every stage of vehicle ownership, introduced Tow To Repair, a turnkey technology solution and tow service makes it simpler and more cost-effective than ever for automotive dealers, repair and collision repair shops to offer customers a touchless direct […]
Broadway Automotive Building 70,000 sq. ft. Collision Repair Center in Wisconsin
Broadway Automotive, the family-owned and operated dealership group serving Northeastern Wisconsin since 1916, announced it is beginning construction on an all-new 70,000 sq. ft. collision repair center in Green Bay, Wisc. which it says will be the largest auto body repair facility in the Midwest. To house the all-new Broadway Collision Center, Broadway purchased the […]
MOPAR Partners with I-CAR for OEM Glass Repair Certification Program
Leveraging the collision repair expertise of Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), Mopar is launching the Mopar Certified Glass Installer Program, the industry’s first OEM glass repair certification. I-CAR’s training and support of the new Mopar program is a perfect extension of I-CAR’s 42-year-old vision, explained John Van Alstyne, CEO and President. “I-CAR’s mission […]
WIN Launches WINConnect Networking Initiative
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) launched a new program designed to increase networking and career building opportunities among its members, called WINConnect. Registration for the initiative opened May 24 and is available exclusively to all WIN Members interested in expanding their professional capabilities and knowledge. Launched at the recent WIN National Educational Conference, members of […]
Solera Acquires eDriving
Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that it has acquired eDriving, the digital driver risk management partner for many of the world’s largest commercial fleets. This acquisition expands Solera’s position serving all constituents engaged in vehicle lifecycle management. eDriving identifies and remediates risky commercial driver behavior. The company’s flagship product, Mentor by eDriving, provides a unique smart-phone-based […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Devon
Three months after revealing plans to expand and develop a secondary site, Fix Auto Mid Devon owner Louise Woolacott and her daughters Erika and Alena on June 1 opened the doors to Fix Auto Newton Abbot. The 6,000 sq. ft. collision repair center has been designed and developed to complement their existing site and further […]
Progressive Completes Acquisition of Commercial Insurer Protective Insurance
The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Protective Insurance Corporation (NASDAQ: PTVCA and PTVCB). Under the terms of the merger agreement, holders of Class A and Class B common shares of Protective will receive $23.30 per share in cash, without interest, for a total transaction value of approximately $338 […]
Legislation to Limit Length of Auto Design Patents Introduced in U.S. House of Representative
Bipartisan legislation seeks to reduce collision repair costs by limiting the length of time vehicle manufacturer exterior parts would be protected from competition. Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet in the House Judiciary Committee, announced June 1 the introduction of bipartisan legislation to limit […]
Allstate Acquires SafeAuto
Will leverage its National General platform to grow personal property-liability business. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced it has agreed to acquire SafeAuto, a non-standard auto insurance carrier focused on providing state-minimum private-passenger auto insurance with coverage options in 28 states. Total consideration includes a $270 million cash purchase price plus approximately $30 million in […]
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