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Collision Repair Education Foundation Virtual Golf Fundraiser Open

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Industry Foundation opened its 30-day National Virtual Golf Fundraiser last Friday. Announced in October, the Foundation is partnering with 90 I-CAR Volunteer Committees on the nationwide winter virtual golf fundraiser, exclusively sponsored by PPG Automotive. The event will run through Sunday, December 20. More information and registration are available online at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Golf Outing, PPG Industries

Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director Clark Plucinski to Retire

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Board launches search campaign for new executive director. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Clark Plucinski, executive director of the non-profit dedicated to supporting collision repair educational programs, schools, and students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career opportunities, intends to retire. The Foundation is launching a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

American Family Extends 10% Auto Insurance Credits Through March 2021

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Family Insurance announced its third round of premium relief for personal auto insurance customers due to decreased driving and claims from COVID-19, increasing the total amount of relief to $500 million since the pandemic began. American Family Insurance announced today its third round of premium relief for personal auto insurance customers due to decreased […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Family, Coronavirus, Premiums

Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance Clarifying Deductibility of Expenses For Businesses that Received a PPP Loan

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance clarifying the tax treatment of expenses where a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan has not been forgiven by the end of the year the loan was received. Since businesses are not taxed on the proceeds of a forgiven PPP loan, the expenses are not […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IRS, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Treasury Department

AIA Canada Announces Support of the Vehicle Data Access Education Campaign

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced its support for the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. campaign, adding to the movement focused on ensuring consumer access and control over car data. Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. is an Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) education initiative that engages car […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Data Access, Right to Repair, Telematics

NHTSA Seeks Public Comment on Automated Driving System Safety Principles

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on the potential development of a framework of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems (ADS) in the future.  The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was submitted to the Federal Register on November 19 and is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Regulations

Classic Collision Acquires Seven Pride Auto Body Locations in Southern California

November 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, the multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced its expansion into the West Coast with the acquisition of all seven Pride Auto Body locations in Southern California. These are Classic Collision’s first locations in California. The Company now operates 54 centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and California. Pride Auto […]

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

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Wisconsin

November 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Oshkosh, Wisc. The new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center previously operated as Tony’s Auto Collision Center and has served the market from this location for 23 years. Oshkosh is located where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago and is the county […]

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

General Motors Returns to Auto Insurance Business with OnStar Insurance

November 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Vehicle manufacturer seeks to transform auto insurance new digital insurance experience with partner American Family. General Motors announced it was returning to the auto insurance business after more than a decade absence with the launch of Onstar Insurance. GM’s new insurance agency, OnStar Insurance Services, will be the exclusive agent for OnStar Insurance and the […]

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Mark Sanders Named CEO at Caliber

November 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steve Grimshaw moves to Full Time Executive Chairman. Caliber announced that its current President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Sanders, will succeed longtime CEO Steve Grimshaw effective January 1, 2021.  Steve Grimshaw will move to full time Executive Chairman at this time. Sanders has spent his entire career in the automotive industry and joined Caliber […]

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