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Audatex Provides Over $2 Million in Software Donations to Collision Repair Schools

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex, a Solera Company, donated over $2 million in software subscriptions to schools with collision repair educational programs in the United States in partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, an initiative that provides students with the opportunity to learn on the same software utilized in today’s shops. An additional $25,000 donation from Audatex provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Workforce Development

HD Repair Forum Releases Agenda for March 24-25 Collision Repair Event

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum announced the release of its’ educational program and agenda for this years’ event dedicated to the heavy-duty collision repair market. The event takes place March 24-25 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Some of the topics on this year’s agenda include: Frame, Cab, and Trailer Repair Advanced Driver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

Carolinas Collision Association Meeting February 20 Features Streamlining Repair Processes, Insurance Commissioner Candidate

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCA February 20, 2020 Meeting Flyer

BASF’s John Shoemaker, Business Development Manager for BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings, will present on “Practical Production Processes” at the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) Chapter Meeting on February 20 being held at at 6 p.m. at MobileTech, located at 5929 Market St. in Wilmington, N.C. Ronald Pierce, candidate for Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina, is also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, Insurance Commissioner, Meetings, North Carolina

CARSTAR Franchisee Adds Second Collision Repair Center in Texas

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Mansfield Paint & Body

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Mansfield Paint & Body, a 7,000 sq. ft. collision repair facility, located at 780 W. Debbie Lane, #102, in Mansfield, Texas. The facility is the second CARSTAR facility for owners Steve Davis and Allen Massey, who also own CARSTAR Campbell’s Auto Body. Coming from 30 years in the banking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

Midwest Auto Body Trade Show February 27-29 in Des Moines

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Midwest Auto Body Trade Show, sponsored by the Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA), is back for 2020 and will be held February 27-29 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-Northwest, located at 4800 Merle Hay Rd, in Urbandale, Iowa. The theme for the event is The Gloves Are Off. I-CAR has teamed up […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Iowa, Iowa Collision Repair Association, Midwest Auto Body Trade Show

Chad Counselman Steps Down as ARA President

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that automotive recycler and current ARA President, Chad Counselman, stepped down from his leadership position on the ARA Executive Committee effective February 10.  Counselman will remain on the Board of Directors and current First Vice President, Scott Robertson, will step in to serve the remainder of Counselman’s term.  Robertson […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, People

Fix Network Canada Raised Over CA$140,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities Last Year

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network Canada family of franchise strategic partners and corporate team members, along with select supplier and insurance partners, have come together to raise CA$143,828 ($108,259) for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Canada in 2019, almost double the amount raised in 2018.  “I am completely overwhelmed by the generosity and efforts of our team […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Fix Network Canada

NHTSA Grants Low-Speed Driverless Delivery Vehicle Safety Exemption to Test Up to 5000 Vehicles on Public Roads

February 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nuro

Nuro plans to begin public testing in Houston, Texas within weeks. NHTSA announced February 6 that it granted Nuro’s request for a temporary exemption from some low-speed vehicle standard requirements. The exemption will allow the company to deploy up to 5,000 of its 2nd generation low-speed, occupantless electric delivery vehicle, the “R2.”  Unlike a conventional […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, NHTSA, Regulations, Texas

All Star Auto Lights Acquires Headlights 101

February 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

All Star Auto Lights, the specialty distributor of alternative automotive lighting parts, announced the acquisition of Headlights 101, a Fayetteville, Ga.-based provider of refurbished headlights to the collision repair industry, automotive dealers, and consumers. Matt Immerfall, Chief Executive Officer of All Star Auto Lights, said, “We are focused on identifying high quality investment opportunities, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, All Star Auto Lights, Georgia

AASP/NJ to Co-Sponsor Two Estimating Seminars in February

February 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it will co-sponsor two seminars titled Estimating Accuracy Essentials (Part 2) in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, February 25 from 3-8 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Springfield, and in southern New Jersey on Wednesday, February 26 from 3-8 p.m. at the Hilton […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, estimating, New Jersey, Seminar

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