B&R Auto, the provider of recycled automotive parts and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, LLC, announced the acquisition of Reno Auto Wrecking. This acquisition significantly enhances B&R’s presence in Nevada, further strengthening its delivery network and complementing previous strategic acquisitions in Arizona and Oregon. Operating two locations in the Reno market, Reno Auto is […]
LKQ Corporation Announces LKQ Refinish Division
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the merging of the LKQ PBE and FinishMaster businesses under one umbrella now called LKQ Refinish. The LKQ Refinish division is a distribution leader in the US automotive and commercial industries, servicing over 40,000 customers within North America. Over the years, the LKQ Refinish division has expanded through acquisitions of […]
June 27 CIECA Webinar Examines Unauthorized Use of Collision Repair Industry Information and Data
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that the next CIECA Webinar, What the Collision Industry Needs to Know About the Unauthorized Use of Its Information & Data, will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The one-hour live broadcast will feature Pete Tagliapietra, managing director of DataTouch, who will be […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires 6 New Repair Facilities
Adds locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and South Carolina. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of six repair facilities. The newly acquired locations include CARSTAR Patriot in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Associated Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas, Wiregrass Body and Frame in Enterprise, Ala., Body Worx of Gaffney in Gaffney, S.C., CARSTAR […]
Texas Attorney General Sues U.S. Department of Labor for Attempting to Revive Overtime Rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to stop the final overtime rule issued by the agency that the Attorney General believes violates the law and attempts to usurp authority not granted by Congress. Further, courts have already ruled that such a regulation is illegal. The rule would […]
LKQ Expands SMART Brand Assortment of Body Fillers, Putties & Glazes
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the expanded footprint of Smart Advanced fillers, putties, and glazes now available at participating LKQ locations. Every technician prefers different attributes from their body filler of choice including performance, finish, and properties. This is why there are 4 different levels of quality, performance, and build capabilities. No matter the technician’s […]
ASE Instructor Training Conference Features Nitro-X Event Showcasing How to Attract Students to Automotive Programs
As part of its upcoming instructor training conference in July, the ASE Education Foundation will host a special Nitro-X demonstration event for conference attendees. Nitro-X is a youth summer camp that was pioneered by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence to inspire students and engage the industry in the process of giving middle school […]
Universal Technical Institute Announces Summer Ignite Program
Three-week introductory automotive or motorcycle repair courses aim to tackle the skilled technician shortage nationwide. Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced it is bringing its Summer Ignite program back for 2024 in partnership with NAPA. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 67,700 average annual job openings for automotive service technicians and mechanics through 2032, underscoring […]
Mitchell Reports EV Total Losses Increasing as Prices Decline
Severity declines in first quarter but remains higher than ICE vehicles. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, reported that in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) total loss rates were 9.93% in the first quarter of 2024 and were 7.48% Canada, an increase of approximately 8% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and 30% the third quarter in […]
Crash Champions Acquires Two Repair Centers in Florida
Crash Champions announced the expansion of its LUXE | EV Certified repair center network with the acquisition of Mitchell Collision Repair and its two locations in Land O’ Lakes and Belleview, Fla, which together boast certifications from several luxury and EV manufacturers. The acquisition finalized on Friday, May 31, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions […]
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