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Vehicle Miles Traveled Surging Since March

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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INRIX reports growth in traffic volume to near pre-pandemic levels nationally. Traffic varying widely by state and does not appear to correlate with vaccination rates. INRIX reported today that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) continues to rise across the U.S. with a notable surge since March. They caution, however, that traffic volume growth varies widely by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, INRIX, Traffic Volume

Penske Automotive Acquisition of Kansas City Freightliner Includes Collision Repair Centers in Kansas and Missouri

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) and Premier Truck Group (PTG), its wholly-owned commercial vehicle subsidiary, have completed the acquisition of Kansas City Freightliner (KCFL), a retailer of medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks.  The KCFL acquisition is expected to generate $450 million in annualized revenue, building further scale within Premier Truck Group. The acquisition adds five […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Kansas, Missouri, Penske Automotive, Premier Truck Group

Fix Network World Names Axalta as Preferred Global Paint Partner

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta has signed a five-year global partnership agreement with Fix Network World. Under the agreement, Axalta is now the Preferred Global Paint Partner to Fix Network World, which has more than 700 collision repair shops in 12 countries.  Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Network World, says, “Following a detailed and thorough competitive tender […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, Fix Network World

AAA Research Reports Risky Driving Behaviors of Drivers Who Use Alcohol and Marijuana

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

–People who use both alcohol and marijuana are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road – they are significantly more likely to speed, text, intentionally run red lights, and drive aggressively than those who don’t, according to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. They also are far more likely to report […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Marijuana Legalization

Caliber Kicks Off 10th Annual Restoring You Food Drive

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Caliber announced yesterday it began hosting its 10th annual Restoring You Food Drive. The seven-week program supports childhood hunger relief, specifically children who rely on subsidized meals during the school year and lose that reliable meal source during the summer. Caliber, including its automotive services brands Caliber Collision, America’s largest collision repair brand, Caliber Auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber

Collision Industry Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary

April 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Will host online auction fundraiser starting April 19. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced it kick offed a year of celebration to commemorate their 20th anniversary on April 4. The CIF Board of Trustees extended a thank you to the entire industry for the support that has been provided to the Foundation over the past […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Fundraiser

AASP/NJ to Host Virtual Meeting April 21 on Getting the Labor Rates You Deserve

April 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host a virtual membership meeting, Get Paid for More of Your Work at Labor Rates YOU Deserve, on Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30pm via Zoom. The event will feature Sam and Richard Valenzuela of National AutoBody Research (NABR). Through their presentation, the Valenzuelas – […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Labor Rates, National AutoBody Research, Webinars

NABC to Host Garden State Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser July 21

April 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council will host its first golf fundraising event of 2021 at Mountain View Golf Club in Ewing Township, N.J. on Wednesday, July 21.  The NABC Garden State Pars for Cars golf fundraiser presented by Enterprise will support the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program, among other charitable initiatives. Each year, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, New Jersey, Recycled Rides

CCC Announces Straight-Through Processing Estimating Platform

April 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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CCC Information Services Inc. announced it plans to deliver on the industry’s vision for straight-through auto claims processing with the launch of CCC Estimate – STP that will previewed at CCC’s conference in May. CCC Estimate – STP will employ advanced AI, insurer-driven rules, and CCC’s network connections to automatically initiate and populate predictive, detailed, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC Information Services, estimating

AIA Canada Urges Canadians Sign Petition Supporting Consumer Access to Vehicle Data

April 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has launched a petition on Change.org that has amassed more than 24,000 signatures to date, with a goal of reaching 25,000. The petition, Canadians: Demand Access to, and Control of, Your Car’s Data, is intended to give vehicle owners access to and control of the data generated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada

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