According to INRIX, travelers hit the road in record numbers the day before Thanksgiving, reaching a vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) of 9% above normal (pre-COVID) levels. To this point, VMT had only reached pre-COVID levels twice, during 4th of July and Labor Day, since the pandemic forced restrictions. The third time this happened, on Wednesday, Nov. […]
Solera Acquires Collision Repair Shop Management System Provider
Solera Holdings, Inc. announced the acquisition of InSyPro, the Belgium-based software provider. This transaction follows a successful three-year strategic partnership that has seen the creation of an integrated end-to-end Bodyshop Management Solution, providing real-time visibility into operations, anytime, anywhere on any device. According to the company, the acquisition will strengthen the continued development of the […]
State Auto and CCC Expand Relationship to Include First-Party Casualty
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced that State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (State Auto) has selected CCC as its first-party casualty solution, extending the companies’ relationship. Now State Auto can manage auto physical damage and first- and third-party casualty claims through a single digital workflow, powered by CCC. CCC’s First-Party Casualty solution digitizes bill intake […]
Consumer Sentiment Down in November
Concerns over pandemic and election results weigh on expectations for the future. Consumer sentiment fell in November due to a sharp decline in economic prospects, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index was 76.9 in November, down from 81.8 in October and well below last November’s 96.8. The entire […]
CAPA Approves New Standard for Replica Wheels
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the approval of CAPA Standard 901 for replica wheels. The standard applies to wheels made by independent manufacturers as a cost-effective replacement for damaged products. It contains requirements for construction quality, performance, markings, materials, dimensions, and appearance to ensure the aftermarket part is comparable to the car company […]
AASP-MN AWAIR Program Webinar Available on Demand
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its Creating an AWAIR Program for Your Shop webinar is now available on-demand. All automotive repair facilities in Minnesota are required to have A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) program. Minnesota OSHA has been out since July enforcing and citing violations of the AWAIR […]
Jeremy Rohen Named SVP Strategy and Business Development at Axalta
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Jeremy Rohen is joining Axalta as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, effective January 18, 2021, and will report to Axalta’s President and CEO, Robert W. Bryant. “Jeremy will lead our enterprise strategy development and mergers and acquisitions function globally and work with our global business […]
Casey Crocker Named Director of National Sales for Western US at ProColor Collision
ProColor Collision announced the appointment of Casey Crocker as Director of National Sales for the Western United States to secure existing and new business through insurance and broker channels. In this role, Crocker will work with insurance carriers and fleet companies to promote the growth of the ProColor Collision brand across the US. He will […]
Vehicle Retail Sales Projected to Decline in November
On a selling day-basis, sales are projected down less than one percent from last year, but more than 12% overall. Average retail sale price up over 8%. New-vehicle retail sales for the month of November are expected to decline marginally from November 2019, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail […]
Ford and I-CAR Expand Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Collision Repair Training Offering
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of a new series of expanded training surrounding Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) with Ford Motor Company. These courses are specifically designed to provide the industry with an overview of electrified vehicles and safety considerations, as well as specific information […]
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