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FinishMaster Hood Master Challenge Exhibit in Indianapolis October 15

September 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced the first Hood Master Challenge Exhibit, open to the public. All car and art enthusiasts are invited to join FinishMaster and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) at the family friendly event, displaying all Hood Master and PiN MASTER challenge submissions, while raising money for a good cause. The event will take place […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster

Crash Champions Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

In separate transactions, MSO enters New Jersey market and adds to presence in Wisconsin. Crash Champions, LLC announced today it has acquired Robbie’s Auto, located at 238 Route 46 East in Dover, N.J., Total Auto Body, located at 1635 N Port Washington Road in Grafton, Wisc., and Racine Auto Body, located at 1100 S. Airline […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, New Jersey, Wisconsin

AutoCanada Acquires Luxury Specialist Collision Repair Center in Montreal

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoCanada Inc. (TSE:ACQ), the multi-location North American automobile dealership group, announced that it has acquired Autolux MB Collison, a luxury-brand focused collision repair center located in Montreal, Quebec. Autolux has been in operation for over 30 years and is a certified Mercedes-Benz collision repair center.  The business operates out of a facility with more than […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AutoCanada, Canada, Quebec

Fenix Parts Acquires Charlie’s Truck & Auto Parts

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced today it has completed its acquisition of Charlie’s Truck & Auto Parts in Tomball, Texas. This is the fifth acquisition completed by Fenix Parts since the company was acquired by affiliates of Stellex Capital Management LP in April 2018. Charlie’s is a full-service automotive recycling facility servicing the greater Houston market. This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auotmotive Recyclers, Fenix Parts, Recycled Parts, Stellex Capital Management, Texas

Kia to Provide Enhanced Vehicle Build Data to Insurers through LexisNexis Risk Solutions Partnership

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kia America has entered into an agreement to supply vehicle build data to LexisNexis Risk Solutions to help Kia owners across the U.S. potentially benefit from their cars’ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) when they shop for auto insurance. LexisNexis Vehicle Build provides data regarding ADAS features in Kia vehicles in order to help U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Agreements Signed, Kia, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

WIN Accepting Pay It Forward Membership Applications

September 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) started the ‘Pay-It-Forward’ campaign to allow current WIN members and non-members to purchase and gift a full 365-day WIN membership for a new member. This year’s campaign is all about sharing the value of WIN with others in the industry. By participating, donors can designate the yearly gift to go […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Women's Industry Network

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Prime Automotive Group Dealerships

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transaction includes 30 dealership locations and three collision repair centers in the Northeast. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), the automotive retailer with 188 dealerships located in the U.S., U.K., and Brazil, today announced an agreement to purchase substantially all the assets, including real estate, of Prime Automotive Group, headquartered in Westwood, Mass.  In 2020, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Group 1, Maine, Massachusetts

Empire Auto Parts Opens Distribution Center in Georgia

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Empire Auto Parts, a distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts for repair shops, announced the opening of their 5th distribution center and 2nd location in Georgia. Empire now operates 23 locations in 16 contiguous states. “It’s an exciting time for our whole team. We planned for months to get the new facility ready for distribution […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Empire Auto Parts, Georgia, Non-OEM Parts, Openings

CAPA Certifies More Than 128 Million Parts

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced that it has certified more than 128 million aftermarket parts since 1990. Representative samples of the parts were tested and certified to CAPA’s standards by a third party, independent test laboratory. “For over 30 years, CAPA’s priority […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

SEMA Projects Alternative Power Vehicles to Account for 45% of U.S. Light Vehicle Sales by 2035

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Despite projected growth, electric and hybrid powertrains currently represent only a small niche market for automakers and the specialty-equipment industry. Sales of alternative power vehicles, while currently representing just 5% of all U.S. light vehicle sales today, are expected to reach 45% by 2035, according to new SEMA market research. Eighteen of the top 20 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Specialty Equipment Market Association

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