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Axalta Reports Reports Sales Up 72.6% in Second Quarter over Pandemic Impacted 2020

July 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Q2 2021 Performance Coatings Results

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) reported net sales of $1,126.8 million for its second quarter ended June 30, an increase of 72.6% year-over-year, including a 5.3% foreign currency benefit, driven by 56.4% higher volumes and 9.3% higher average price and product mix. The company reported that volume growth across all end-markets was driven by ongoing […]

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

CIECA August 19 Webinar Features CCC on AI and Network Connections Redefining Claims and Repair Experience

July 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, August 19 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The webinar, How Activating AI and Network Connections is Redefining the Claims and Repair Experiences, will feature Marc Fredman, chief strategy officer, and Shivani Govil, chief product officer, from CCC Intelligent Solutions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Webinars

AkzoNobel and Sikkens Extend Partnership with Mercedes-Benz in China and Indonesia

July 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mercedes-Benz and AkzoNobel have agreed to extend their partnership agreement for another four years. It means the company will continue to be a recommended supplier of vehicle refinish products and services in China and a preferred partner in Indonesia. The deal was confirmed after extensive testing and analysis of the product assortments and services provided […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Asia, China, Indonesia, Mercedes-Benz

Fix Network Expands in Spain with Launch of Six Fix Auto-NOVUS Glass Locations

July 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network World announced the launch of the first six Fix Auto-NOVUS Glass locations across Spain. The new locations, Barcelona North, Arganda del Rey, Leganes, Madrid Este, Coslada and Guadalajara, are the first of many locations that Fix Network World has planned to support Spain’s aftermarket industry. The Spanish operations for Fix Auto and NOVUS […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network World, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Spain

Property & Casualty Insurers’ Q1 Net Income Grows as Profitability Ratios Worsen

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Q1 2021 P/C Profitability

U.S. industry notches strong first quarter, but catastrophes hamper underwriting performance, according to Verisk and APCIA Private property/casualty insurers in the United States saw their net income after taxes increase in the first quarter of 2021 from a year earlier, while their combined ratio – a key measure of underwriting profitability – worsened, according to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Profitability, Property Casualty Insurance, Verisk

GM Issues New Recall and Safety Instructions for 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Owners urged to limit charging capacity, park away from structures, charge after every use. GM has issued a new recall affecting the 50,932 Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles, , even if the owner has had the previous recall repairs completed covered under the original recall announced in November 2020 and revised in May 2021. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

Senator Proposes Changes to Small Business Pass-Through Tax Deduction

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) released a bill, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act, that would make changes to the 20 percent deduction that is available under Section 199A for partnerships, LLCs, and other entities taxed only at the individual owner level that was created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Tax, U.S. Senate

OCTO Telematics and Ford Team Up to Provide More Accurate Auto Insurance Risk Scores

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

OCTO Telematics announced a new agreement with Ford Motor Company to leverage Ford’s connected vehicle data to extend its predictive insurance risk score, OCTO DriveAbility Score. The integration provides a seamless experience for auto insurers and their policyholders with highly accurate pricing based upon driving data sourced directly from Ford vehicles fitted with embedded connectivity. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, Octo Telematics, Telematics

Philadelphia Customs and Border Protection Seizes Nearly $300k in Counterfeit Auto Parts from China

July 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia, Pa. seized a counterfeit Chinese cache of vehicle parts on July 14 that were destined to an address in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. The shipment arrived on June 4 and consisted of 5,657 pieces that included vehicle door locks, hinges, powered mirrors, steering wheel switches, headlights and taillights, grills, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Counterfeit Parts, Customs and Border Protection, Pennsylvania

Four New Jersey Veterans Receive Recycled Rides at NABC Golf Fundraiser

July 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Wednesday, four New Jersey veterans received refurbished vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program along with car donor GEICO and collision repair partners Caliber Collision Centers, Ray Mees Auto Coach and Cherry Hill Collision Center. […]

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

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