After declining in early 2024, consumer sentiment was up versus both the previous month and year as labor market and inflation expectations have improved. Consumer sentiment lifted for the third consecutive month, inching up to its highest reading since April 2024, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose […]
Stellantis Aftermarket Part Brand bproauto Expands Product Line, Plans to Offer Collision Parts
The aftermarket parts brand of Stellantis, bproauto, is approaching its second year of operations in North America since its launch in 2023 and announced plans to continue to expand its product line including collision parts. “We set out to redefine the aftermarket parts landscape by bringing quality, reliability and ease of access to our customers,” […]
AASP-PA to Dissolve and Join Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Pennsylvania (AASP-PA) and the Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance (MAACA) announced a new collaborative direction aimed at enhancing support, resources, and advocacy for Pennsylvania’s automotive service professionals. After more than 10 years of separation, the two organizations have come back together. A As of January 1, 2025, all AASP-PA […]
Kirmac Collision Partners with Tractable
Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, the Canadian based MSO with 20 locations across Metro Vancouver, B.C., is using Tractable’s artificial intelligence (AI) solution to digitally engage customers to streamline the vehicle repair process. The solution is currently deployed across all locations and Kirmac’s centralized customer service center. Kirmac, along with its sister brand Reborn Autobody, have […]
ATI Launches Program Designed to Help Increase Online Presence for Repair Facility Owners
ATI, the coaching, training, and consulting organization for independent automotive repair and collision shop owners, announced the launch of Automotive+ Reach. This online training program is designed to empower mechanical and collision shop owners to leverage Google’s capabilities and the broader internet to drive customer engagement, boost traffic, and ultimately increase sales. The Automotive+ Reach […]
I-CAR Plans Advanced Training, Hands-On Demos and Educational Programs at SEMA Show
Exhibitions will include immersive VR training, expert-led courses, welding demos, and Industry Stage presentations. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) returns for the 15th straight year to the SEMA Show with cutting-edge education and training initiatives that reflect its unwavering dedication to industry professionals. I-CAR’s steadfast commitment to advancing the quality and efficiency […]
Car ADAS Solutions Licensee Expands with New Phoenix Location
Brian Guerrero and Troy Schooley, long-time leaders in the advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration industry, announced the opening of their second calibration center in Phoenix, Ariz., under the Smart Calibrations brand. Their first location, the Tucson ADAS Calibration Center, has been serving the local area and has gained a reputation for its top-notch customer service […]
DataTouch Launches P-Pages AI to Convert and Analyze Estimates from External Appraisal Sources
DataTouch LLC announced the commercial release of P-Pages AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology offered to collision repair shops that efficiently converts estimates received in a PDF format from external appraisal sources into a sharable digital format based on CIECA Standards. It was designed to correctly interpret and apply the existing Collision Estimating Guide (CEG) […]
Federal Highway Administration Announces Over $96 Million in Advanced Technology Grants to Improve Safety and Reduce Travel Times
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced more than $96.5 million in grants to 16 states for 20 projects under the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) program. The grants will fund technology-based and multimodal solutions that improve the travel experience for millions of Americans who use our highway and transit systems, […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Five New Repair Facilities
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of five repair facilities: First Class Collision in Grove, Okla.; Advanced Auto Body Frame and Glass in Bolivar, Mo.; Jim Morey Auto Body in Bella Vista, Ark.; Brooks Body Shop in Tifton, Ga.; and Port City Auto Body in Brunswick, Ga. Brant Wilson, CEO of Joe Hudson’s Collision […]
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