California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on October 6 directed three auto insurance companies to reimburse California drivers the excess premiums they were charged from the start of the pandemic, or face legal action. The Commissioner’s order is directed at Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company, Mercury Insurance Company, and CSAA Insurance Exchange. Together, these companies insure approximately […]
ASA Illinois Joins Midwest Auto Care Alliance
After having their affiliate agreement terminated by the national office of the Automotive Service Association, the ASA Illinois board of directors voted unanimously to join forces with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance. A Greater Chicagoland Chapter has already been created by MWACA. Once the ASA Illinois affiliate dissolves on January 1, the same board leadership […]
Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council Calls on eBay to Prohibit Sale of All Airbags
Group says the change is needed to reduce the availability of potentially deadly counterfeit airbags. The Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council, Inc. (A2C2), a leading voice in the fight against counterfeit automotive parts, is urging eBay to halt the sale of all supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags and components on eBay.com, calling it the only effective way […]
AMi Launches Professional Designation for Shop Foreman Role
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced the development and launch of a new professional designation for the mechanical and collision repair sectors focused on the technician in a leadership role: AMi Accredited Shop Foreman. The new designation is designed to provide training focused on the unique requirements of the foreman/mentor role. The accreditation represents ten […]
FTC Targets False Claims by For-Profit Colleges Including Those Teaching Collision Repair
Commission resurrects legal tool to trigger steep penalties against for-profit colleges. The Federal Trade Commission put 70 for-profit higher education institutions on notice that the agency is cracking down on any false promises they make about their graduates’ job and earnings prospects and other outcomes and will hit violators with significant financial penalties. The FTC […]
KPA Announces New Collision Repair and Service Center Safety Package
KPA, a provider of workplace compliance software and services, announced a new package of safety and compliance tools and services geared specifically for automotive collision and service centers. The new package is designed to help collision repair centers meet training requirements, keep employees safe and productive, and comply with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulatory requirements. […]
Axalta Opens New Refinish Facility in the Netherlands
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art, sustainable facility in the Netherlands to strengthen its Dutch refinish business further. The ultramodern, strategically located facility in the Tiel municipality enables Axalta to provide more customers with its industry-leading refinish paint and non-paint products and services. The Axalta global refinish brands in the Netherlands – […]
Snapsheet and Socotra Launch Joint Platform Across the Entire Insurance Policy Lifecycle
Snapsheet and Socotra announced a joint platform solution built in the cloud that allows insurers to quickly deliver and scale new products to drive more efficient, digital-first experiences spanning the entire policy lifecycle, from quote to claim. Socotra enables insurers to accelerate product development, reduce maintenance costs, and improve customer experiences. Snapsheet Claims software provides […]
U.S. Auto Sales Fall in September to Lowest Level for the Year
Vehicle supply crisis brings the recovery in auto sales from the pandemic to a halt. Greatly depleted inventories dragged down U.S. vehicle sales to their lowest level for the month of September since 2010, according to LMC Automotive, the independent automotive global forecasting and market intelligence company. Automakers sold just under 1 million Light Vehicles […]
All Star Auto Lights Expands into Wheel Replacement with Acquisitions in Tennessee and Indiana
Acquisition provides an extension into related remanufactured and aftermarket parts replacement product offerings. All Star Auto Lights, a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, announced its expansion into the remanufactured and aftermarket wheel category with the acquisitions of Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel. The company also announced that Rob Barkley was named vice president of […]
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