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Aftermarket Groups Praise FTC Nixing the Fix Report

July 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association, along with six other aftermarket trade groups, sent a letter to the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on June 30 expressing appreciation to the FTC for findings and conclusions of the recently released report entitled “Nixing the Fix: An FTC Report to Congress on Repair Restrictions.” The report […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Recyclers Association, CAR Coalition, Federal Trade Commission, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Sean Carey to Examine Safe and Proper Repair Using AI in July 8 Guild 21 Webinar

July 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Verifacts Automotive, LLC announced that its Guild 21 Webinar on July 8 at 2 p.m. (EDT) will feature Sean Carey, president of SCG Management Consultants. During the 90-minute presentation, A Safe & Proper Repair Using AI, Carey will talk about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to a proper and safe repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Guild 21, Webinars

Axalta’s Tom McGarry to Retire July 16

July 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom McGarry, North America Marketing and Strategy Manager for Axalta Coating Systems announced he will retire on July 16, after 34 years in the automotive paint industry and 15 years in the automotive mechanical industry. McGarry first joined Sherwin Williams in 1987 as a Branch Manager in Toledo, Ohio. He was promoted to Regional Jobber […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, People

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Nine Franchises in the U.K.

July 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) today announced the expansion of its U.K. operations with the acquisition of nine businesses northeast of London, primarily in the region of East Anglia.  These operations represent the family of brands offered by the Volkswagen Group, along with one Citroen dealership with major locations in the cities of Norwich, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Group 1, United Kingdom

NJ-Based CURE Auto Insurance Launches in Michigan

July 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cure Auto Insurance logo

CURE auto insurance, a not-for-profit car insurer doing business in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, announced it was granted a license to expand into Michigan starting July 2, when the latest no-fault reforms take effect. CURE announced its studies project a savings of up to 50% from Michiganders current rates.  Most notably, CURE refuses to use […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Cure Auto Insurance, Michigan, Openings

Florida Governor Vetoes No-Fault Auto Insurance Repeal

July 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have ended Florida’s system of no-fault auto insurance, saying the bill (SB 54) would result in “unintended consequences.” Critics of the legislation argued the bill would push up rates for many drivers. “While the PIP system has flaws and Florida law regarding bad faith is deficient […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Florida, legislation

Axalta Offers Collision Repair Trade School Instructor VIP Virtual Workshop July 13-15

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) is inviting collision repair trade school instructors in the U.S. and Canada to participate in the 2021 North American Trade School Instructor VIP Workshop, an interactive learning experience open to instructors of all paint brands. This year’s event will feature virtual sessions and take place July 13-15, with sessions running from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Career and Technical Education, Technical Training

AAA Projects Over 43 Million to Take Road Trip During Independence Day Holiday

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA July 4 2021 Travel Forecast

Overall travel expected to increase 40% compared to last year, reaching the second-highest travel volume on record. According to AAA, more than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies for the Independence Day Holiday (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Holiday Travel

Caliber Raising Funds for Heart Disease and Stroke Research

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, Fundraiser

Consumer Group Alleges Auto Insurance Companies Overcharged California Motorists $5.5 Billion During First Year of Pandemic

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Auto Insurance Table

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, California

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