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NOVUS Glass Adds Location in Nova Scotia

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

NOVUS Glass announced the addition of NOVUS Glass Bridgewater to its network in Nova Scotia. Owner Glenn Toope has been in the automotive aftermarket industry for 35 years as an entrepreneur and educator. He knew from an early age that he wanted to fix cars. He felt there was a need for a facility in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Nova Scotia, Novus Glass

I-CAR Announces Board Officers and Executive Committee Members

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Board of Directors announced its 2020-2021 Board Officers and Executive Committee members, following a nomination process by the I-CAR Board Governance and Nominations Committee, and ratified by the I-CAR Board on Aug. 26. Officers include: Chair: Kyle Thompson, USAA Vice Chair: Jim Guthrie, Car Crafters, Inc. Treasurer: […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR, People

Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in South Florida

August 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New location is 12th in South Florida and 39th overall. Classic Collision, LLC, the Atlanta, Ga.-based multi-shop operator, announced its third acquisition since July 10th. The MSO has acquired two Fender Mender Auto Body locations in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The new locations are Classic Collision’s 12th South Florida locations and it now operates 39 centers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

Certified Collision Group Adds 500th Affiliate

August 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced it added its 500th independent affiliate location earlier this month.  “We are extremely grateful for our Affiliates, associates, strategic vendors and insurance partners that have enabled CCG to achieve this 500 Affiliate milestone in less than five years,” stated Marty Evans, CCG’s Chief Operating Officer. “We remain committed to doing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, Network Affiliations

FinishMaster Founder Jim White Passes Away

August 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced that its founder Jim F. White passed away August 26 at the age of 101 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. In a blog post announcing his passing, FinishMaster stated, “Today, with heartfelt sadness, we announce the loss of Jim White, beloved founder of FinishMaster.” FinishMaster began on April 25, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Obituary, People

Team PRP and Gold Standard Certified Parts Announce Partnership

August 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Team PRP, the nation’s largest group of independent automotive recyclers announced an expanded partnership with Gold Standard Certified Parts. Last year, the two groups announced a partnership on recycled suspension part certification. “Team PRP is very pleased to be in this strategic partnership with Gold Standard,” stated Mark Gamble, Team PRP’s Executive Director. “We hold […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certification, Gold Standard Certified Parts, Recycled Parts, Team PRP

Inventory Constraints Impede August Vehicle Sales

August 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

August 2020 Auto Sales Projection

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive project over 13% decrease in total vehicle sales, but average vehicle prices will reach an all-time high. New-vehicle retail sales in August are expected to be down from a year ago, according to a joint forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales are projected to reach […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, Vehicle Sales

State Farm and Ford Partner on Usage-Based Insurance

August 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm and Ford announced that they have entered into an agreement to share connected vehicle telematics data for usage-based insurance (UBI) products. State Farm customers with eligible connected Ford vehicles will be able to opt-in to Drive Safe & Save, the voluntary usage-based insurance (UBI) program by State Farm that uses vehicle telematics to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, State Farm, Usage-Based Insurance

SEMA Announces Virtual Event for Week of November 2-6

August 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced that it is offering an online marketplace to allow manufacturers and resellers in the specialty automotive segment to connect and conduct business. Taking place Nov. 2-6, SEMA360 was created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA

CIF Mobilizes to Assist Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by Hurricane Laura

August 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is mobilizing to assist those impacted by Hurricane Laura and seeks donations to assist these industry professionals and their families. CIF is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the collision repair industry. CIF’s Mission is to secure and distribute donations to individuals who have experienced significant losses due to natural disasters […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Disaster Relief

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