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Bosch and Mitchell Collaborate on New Diagnostic Tool

October 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions introduced the MD-500, a new wireless tablet that technicians can use to more efficiently manage the repair process. The MD-500 is the latest addition to the Mitchell Diagnostics product suite and product availability is expected before the end of the year. As vehicle complexity increases, collision repairers must quickly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Bosch, Diagnostics, Mitchell International

CCC Reports Repairable Claims Down Over 22% in September

October 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC AutoClaims Snapshot September 2020

Driving and claims continued to be depressed in wake of pandemic. According to the CCC AutoClaims Snapshot for September, repairable appraisal counts for the industry in September 2020 remained down from the same month last year and the decline actually increased compared to August. According to CCC, repairable claims in September were down 22.7% versus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Claim Frequency

Mitchell Introduces Extended-Realty Hands-Free Solution for Collision Repair Facilities

October 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell Intelligent Vision

Mitchell announced the release of Mitchell Intelligent Vision, the industry’s first Extended Reality (XR) hands-free solution integrated into the collision repair workflow. Introduced last year as a proof of concept, the solution is being featured at the company’s mPower Conference, a virtual event being held this week, and shipping is expected before the end of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Augmented Reality, Mitchell International

Spanesi Offers Virtual Tour of North American Headquarters

October 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Virtual Tour

Spanesi Americas, Inc. introduced its new 360° Virtual Tour of their North American Headquarters.  Designed to feature the entire Spanesi 360° Concept, visitors are able to easily move around the facility to explore Spanesi’s equipment, products and service offerings. Spanesi developed this approach to better serve our customers as industry trade shows continue to be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Spanesi

NADA 2021 Show Moves to Fully Virtual Experience

October 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

NADA Show 2021 logo

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) announced that NADA Show 2021 will transition to an all-virtual event experience. Show registration will open in the coming weeks. Information on all aspects of the show is available online. Originally slated to be held in New Orleans in January, NADA Show 2021 will now be held from Tuesday, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, National Automobile Dealers Association

ASE Entry-Level Certification Offers Career Building Credential

October 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers Entry-Level certification, the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional. Entry level collision certifications include: Mechanical and Electrical Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair Painting and Refinishing Structural Analysis and Damage Repair  “The ASE Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a substantial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

October 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New form allows eases documentation requirements for smallest businesses that received coronavirus support. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, on October 8 released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Paycheck Protection Program

Certified Collision Group Adds 100th New Affiliate in 2020

October 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Collision Group (CCG) it added its 100th new independent affiliate location for the year 2020 continuing its five-year run of consistent and exponential growth. In December, the network had over 400 locations. “This year has challenged all of us, yet we remain confident in our founding principles of leveling the playing field on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, Network Affiliations

Assured Performance Partners with FCA on Alfa Romeo Certified Collision Repair Network

October 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced a partnership with FCA to enable collision repair providers to begin the process of becoming Alfa Romeo Certified. While this certification remains separate from that of FCA, it is made possible due to an exclusive strategic agreement for Assured Performance Network to manage the Alfa Romeo Certified Collision Repair Facility program. This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alfa Romeo, Assured Performance Collision Care, FCA, OEM Certification

Ford Partners with Verisk to Offer Telematics Data to Insurers

October 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer joins the Verisk Data Exchange to enable insurers to deliver usage-based insurance benefits. Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading data analytics provider, today announced that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has joined the Verisk Data Exchange. Owners of eligible Ford and Lincoln vehicles will soon have easy access to usage-based insurance programs from the many U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, Usage-Based Insurance, Verisk

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