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Hurricane Helene and Milton Damages Will Significantly Impact Profitability of U.S. Insurers

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto insurance premiums likely to increase in affected markets. According to GlobalData, the data and analytics company, recent hurricanes Helene and Milton that have struck the U.S. resulted in widespread devastation, claiming hundreds of lives and causing huge property damages that will impact profitability at property casualty insurers. Hurricane Helene, which struck Florida’s Big Bend […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Claim Frequency, Disaster Relief, Global Data

ASE ADAS L4 Specialist Certification Helps Shops Optimize Repair Opportunities, Customer Confidence

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As more shops are performing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) service and repairs, it is important that shops can demonstrate to their customers that the automotive service professionals on staff can diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on vehicles. The ASE ADAS Specialist Certification test (L4) is a way to help shops optimize repair opportunities on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ASE, Certification

Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards November 5 at SEMA Show

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Members of the collision repair industry are invited to attend in the Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards event, held on Tuesday night, November 5, during the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The Red Carpet Awards featured prestigious recognitions from industry organizations that celebrate standout achievements and character within the collision repair industry. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Industry Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Collision Industry Hall of Eagles, Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, National Auto Body Council, SEMA Show, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Empire Auto Parts Announces Collision Repair Scholarship Recipients

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Empire Auto Parts, the distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts, announced Jesse Kyles and Jamaal Medford as the inaugural recipients of $2,000 scholarships from its Empire Auto Parts Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was initially created as part of Empire’s celebration of Black History Month in February 2024 and is administered by the TechForce Foundation. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Empire Auto Parts, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Universal Technical Institute

VIVE Collision Marks 50th Location with Acquistion

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds new collision repair center in Newington, Conn., its fourth in the state. VIVE Collision announced the addition of its 50th location. The newly acquired 14,000 sq. ft. location, Bryon’s Auto Body Powered by VIVE, is located at 172 Kelsey St. in Newington, Conn. The new location is also the fourth VIVE location in Connecticut. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, VIVE Collision

Wren’s Collision Group Acquires its 15th Location

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Group yesterday announced the acquisition of a new collision repair center located at 2115 Cobb Pkwy NW in Kennesaw, Ga. The new location marks Wren’s 15th overall, with 13 in Georgia and two in Florida. With over 32 years of service, the new Kennesaw location has earned a reputation for excellence and built […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Wren's Collision Group

AkzoNobel Announces SEMA Show Demos, Car Reveals and Surprises with Dave Kindig

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

A newly-designed indoor exhibit space, an outdoor exhibit space, twice daily autograph sessions with Dave Kindig, educational presentations, Carbeat demonstrations ‒ and some exciting unveilings ‒ attendees are guaranteed entertainment, education and show-stopping vehicles with AkzoNobel at this year’s SEMA Show. AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced its programming for the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, SEMA Show

Intertek Warns of Potential Safety Issue with Some CAPA Certified 2019-2021 Subaru Ascent Manufactured by Hui Yih Industrial

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Intertek has issued a public notice, CAPA-Intertek PSN 24-02, warning of potential safety issues with 107 hoods manufactured by Hui Yih Industrial Co., Ltd. The hoods, with lot number 04/23A, have an AM Part Number: SB21195LAH and replace OEM Part Number: 57229XC00A9P. According to the Public Safety Notice, the striker and hinge mounting weldments may […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Intertek, Non-OEM Parts, Recalls

MOTOR Scholarship for Diverse Technicians Awarded to Two Automotive Students

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Information Systems, a Hearst company and provider of automotive data solutions, announced the recipients of the MOTOR Scholarship for Diverse Technicians, offered in collaboration with the TechForce Foundation. The MOTOR scholarships were awarded to automotive students Kyle D. of UTI-Lisle, Ill., and Brittany O. of Perry Technical Institute, Wash. These talented individuals have excelled in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor Information Systems, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of October

October 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

While up, the index remains below year ago levels. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis increased 0.3% from September in the first 15 days of October. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 203.5, down 2.8% from the full month of October 2023. Declining used vehicle prices allow […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

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