Caliber, the parent company of Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Care and Caliber Auto Glass, is launching a new campaign to raise funds to support the American Heart Association’s (AHA) life-saving heart disease and stroke research. Beginning July 1 and running through July 31, teammates, customers and community members can donate to this effort in any […]
Consumer Group Alleges Auto Insurance Companies Overcharged California Motorists $5.5 Billion During First Year of Pandemic
According to an analysis by Consumer Watchdog, while the vast majority of Californians drove far less last year, most California insurance companies continued to charge pre-pandemic auto insurance rates, reaping a windfall of about $5.5 billion. Newly published 2020 data show that accident claims plummeted as cars idled in driveways, but insurance companies failed to […]
Hertz Exits Chapter 11
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK:HTZGQ) announced yesterday that it has successfully completed its Chapter 11 restructuring process and has emerged as a financially and operationally stronger company that is well-positioned for the future. Hertz’s Plan of Reorganization was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on June 10, 2021. In doing so, Judge Mary Walrath described the […]
Boyd Group Acquires 16 Repair Centers in South Carolina and Georgia
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of 16 collision repair centers located in South Carolina and Georgia. These new Gerber Collision & Glass repair centers operated as John Harris Body Shops originating in 1975 in Columbia, South Carolina. The South Carolina repair centers are located in Bluffton, Charleston, Columbia (2), Greenville, Greer, Irmo, Lexington […]
Crash Rates Up Following Marijuana Legalization
Studies by IIHS and HLDI show crash rates up in Western U.S. states that legalized recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), crash rates and collision claim frequencies spiked in most states following the […]
Fix Auto Sierra Vista Hosts Grand Opening for New Arizona Collision Repair Center
Fix Auto USA celebrated the opening of Fix Auto Sierra Vista, a 10,000 square foot collision repair center located at 4108 East La Linda Way in Sierra Vista, Ariz. This collision repair facility is owned and operated by Ian Morton, who also owns Fix Auto Tucson – Thoroughbred. Morton celebrated the grand opening of his […]
CIECA July 22 Webinar Examines Technology’s Impact on Training
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 22 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The webinar, Technology’s Impact on Future Training; Welcome to the Gamer Culture, will feature Jeff Peevy, I-CAR vice president, Technical Products, Programs & Services, who will share information about the training curriculum […]
NHTSA Orders Crash Reporting for ADAS and Automated Driving System Equipped Vehicles
Agency uses authority to gather additional information necessary to increase transparency and improve safety of new and emerging in-vehicle technologies. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it exercised its authority by issuing a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or […]
IAA Partners with Marhaba Cars Auction in the United Arab Emirates
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced a strategic partnership with Marhaba Cars Auction located in the United Arab Emirates. Marhaba Cars Auction is a provider of online and in-person vehicle auctions and related shipping services. Marhaba Cars Auction will manage IAA’s Auction Center in the city of Sharjah, UAE, a major hub of the country’s repairable […]
State Farm and Ford Build Data Sharing Pilot Identifies How Safety Features Impact Claims
Successful completion of yearlong pilot saved customers with certain ADAS features up to 20% off their auto insurance. As vehicle technology and safety systems continue to evolve, State Farm and Ford are working together for the benefit of their shared customers. The two companies completed a yearlong pilot project in which they shared vehicle build […]
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