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Tradiebot Pilots Virtual Collision Repair and Refinish Skills Training VR Console in Australia

December 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tradiebot has teamed up with the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education in Australia and key collision repair industry partners to launch Ready, Tradie Go!, a digital skills high school program designed to engage the next generation of automotive apprentices using the latest Virtual Reality (VR) technology and a mobile app developed by the Australian […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Apprentice Program, Australia, Axalta Coating Systems, Career and Technical Education, Technical Training, Tradiebot Industries, Virtual Reality

Three Fewer Selling Days Lead to Lower Light Vehicle Sales in November

December 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

November 2020 Light Vehicle Sales

LMC Automotive lowers its December projection, but increases 2021 sales forecast. Even with December reduction, month is expected to be above 2019. Light Vehicle sales in the US were negatively impacted by calendar effects this November. Three fewer selling days made it the shortest month of 2020, with sales falling to 1.19 million units, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

AirPro Diagnostics Partners with adasThink to Deliver Estimate Analysis Technology

December 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced a strategic partnership to deliver adasThink technology that helps collision repair facilities identify required ADAS calibrations to its customers at no additional cost.  AirPro Diagnostics will offer the adasThink technology integrated into its cloud-based diagnostic platform to elevate the ease of access for shops to identify vehicles requiring ADAS calibrations across the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: adasThink, Agreements Signed, AirPro Diagnostics

Colors On Parade Adds Franchise in Florida

December 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colors on Parade announced the opening of its newest franchise unit in Sarasota, Fla. Servicing the Sarasota/Ft. Myers area, the new franchise is owned and operated by Colin Reinert. Working alongside Area Developer, Sean Sander, Colin will bring EcoSmart mobile automotive paint and dent repair services to his community at an affordable price. In addition, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colors on Parade, Florida, Network Affiliations

Driven Brands Hosts Joint Virtual Summit for ABRA, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA Collision Repair Brands

December 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands UNIT3D

For the first time, Driven Brands family of collision repair companies will gather virtually for its 2020 convention – themed UNIT3D. “Our goal is to create a united group of brands that collectively help build our business and drive our success,” said Dean Fisher, president of the Driven Brands Collision Group. “This virtual summit is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Annual Conference, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

Crash Champions Completes Rebrand of Pacific Elite’s 23 Collision Repair Shops in California

December 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced it completed the rebranding of Pacific Elite, formerly the largest family owned operator of collision repair shops in California. Crash Champions acquired Pacific Elite earlier this year and began transitioning its 23 collision repair centers to its nationally recognized brand in early November, with the final location changing its banner on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Pacific Elite Collision Centers

AAA Survey Finds Men Are More Aggressive Behind the Wheel

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Aggressive Driving Statistics

Nearly 8 in 10 drivers, regardless of gender, demonstrate aggressive driving behaviors. Data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms the perception that men tend to speed, tailgate, merge dangerously, and make rude gestures or honk at other drivers more than women. The survey finds that women also admit to some dangerous driving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Agressive Driving, Distracted Driving

Collision Works Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Oklahoma

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Works announced the acquisition of four Car Craft collision repair centers in Oklahoma. Including locations in Lawton, El Reno, Bethany, and East Edmond. Owners Greg Kavanaugh & Doug Reinhard have been in the collision repair industry their entire adult lives. Both began their careers as technicians in the business. From there, their progression into […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Collision Works, Oklahoma

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Texas

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Pflugerville, Texas. The new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center previously operated as Masters Auto Craft, providing service since 2006. Pflugerville is a northeastern suburb of Austin, the capital of Texas. Pflugerville is one of the larger cities within a metropolitan area […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Texas

California BAR Encourages Licensees to Take Advantage of COVID-19 Tax Relief and Grants Available to Business Owners

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized new tax relief and grants to businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is encouraging licensees to determine their eligibility for relief, which includes the following: Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 The Governor will direct the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Coronavirus, Grants, Sales Tax, Tax

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