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Maaco Launches New National Ad Campaign

June 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco announced the launch of its national integrated advertising campaign, ‘The Upside of Uh-Ohs.’ The campaign kicks off with a musically driven TV spot, directed by Grammy award-winner Joseph Kahn, that refreshes the iconic brand tagline, ‘Uh-Oh, Better Get Maaco’. The creative campaign is rooted in the brand’s almost 50-year reputation as the one to […]

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June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

June 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive Service Professionals Month 2021

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM), a time to recognize automotive service professionals who are proficient, credentialed and committed to excellence. Many shops, suppliers and industry organizations will celebrate these professionals now through June 30. ASE has developed special creative materials that can be […]

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Consumer Sentiment Index Declines in May on Inflation Concerns

June 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Sentiment Index May 2021

Record concerns about rising prices weigh on index. A falloff in consumer confidence in May is due to surging inflation that consumers anticipate will persist in the year ahead, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 82.9 in the May 2021 survey from 88.3 in April, although […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, Inflation, University of Michigan

Registration Opens for Northeast Trade Show

June 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration is now open online for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) 2021 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, which will be held in-person on September 10-12 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. Pre-registered NORTHEAST 2020 attendees will not need to re-register, as badge data will be carried over to […]

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CIECA June 17 Webinar Examines Future of AI in Collision Repair Industry

June 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, June 17 at 1 pm CST: “The Future of AI in the Collision Industry.” The webinar will feature Driaan du Toit, vice president of business development at Solera, and Evan Davies, Solera’s chief technology officer (CTO). Registration for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Solera Holdings, Webinars

Five Star Network Partners with Solera to Roll Out Qapter Estimating in France

June 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five Star logo

Sidexa, a subsidiary of Solera Holdings Inc., today announced the renewal of a collaboration with its partner Five Star, one of the largest collision repair shop networks in France. Founded in 1993 and based in Mantes la Ville, Five Star is the European network of professional auto body shops from the Cromax paint brand in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Five Star Network, Sidexa, Solera Holdings

CCC Changes Name to CCC Intelligent Solutions

June 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. today announced it is updating its name to CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. The new name reflects the company’s focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics to power mission-critical workflows, commerce, and connections across the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy. The CCC Cloud platform connects insurers, collision repairers, […]

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Memorial Day Holiday Travel to Rebound to More Than 37 Million

May 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Memorial Day Travel 2021

AAA’s Memorial Day holiday travel forecast predicts 60% more travelers than last year, still nearly 6 million fewer than pre-pandemic. AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Fuel Prices, Holiday Travel

Polish Insurer PZU Selects Solera AI-Estimating Solution

May 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Javier Velasco

Solera Holdings, Inc. today announced that PZU SA, the leading Polish insurer and the largest financial group in Central and Eastern Europe, has successfully implemented Solera’s next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) estimating software, Qapter, standardizing claims handling process according to PZU business rules. Processing around 500,000 automotive claims every year, PZU relies on a team of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, estimating, Europe, Interview, Poland, Solera

3M’s Mark Algie to Retire

May 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Algie served on numerous industry boards during 35-year industry career. Mark Algie, End-User Key Account Director for 3M, announced he will retire June 1 after a 35+year career with the company. Algie joined 3M in 1985 as a Territory Representative for 3M’s Automotive Trades Division and served in numerous sales and key accounts roles for […]

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