CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Ellis Brothers Collision, a 13,000 square foot collision repair facility located at 4935 Technical Drive, in Milford Charter Township, Mich. David Ellis, owner of CARSTAR Ellis Brothers Collision, got into the industry over 20 years ago when he was operating a small mobile scratch and dent removal company. Surrounded […]
Fatal Crashes Involving Drivers Who Test Positive for Marijuana Doubled in Washington State Following Legalization
According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the share of drivers who, after a fatal crash, tested positive for active THC – the drug’s main psychoactive ingredient – has doubled since Washington State legalized marijuana in December 2012. AAA believes the increase raises important traffic safety concerns for drivers across the […]
Safelite Partners with Digital Solutions Provider
Safelite Solutions announced a new strategic partnership with Westhill Inc., an Atlanta-based digital solutions company offering technology that redefines the traditional property insurance claims process, resulting in a enhanced policyholder experience. Westhill has developed a reputation-based management system that connects the policyholder, service provider, and claims professional through a common digital platform to expedite any […]
NORTHEAST Trade Show Collision Repair Education Program Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the complete program schedule for their Collision Professional Repairer Education Program (PREP) at NORTHEAST 2020. This year’s event is March 20-22 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. A detailed schedule of classes is available […]
Axalta Reports Fourth Quarter Refinish Sales Up 2.3%, Overall Sales Declined
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) reported fourth quarter net sales of $1,098.4 million for the fourth quarter, down 5.8%, including 1.3% negative foreign currency translation impact and a 2.0% impact from the sale of a consolidated Joint Venture (JV) interest in the second quarter. Constant currency organic net sales decreased 2.5% in the period, with […]
NICB and ASA Supported Chop Shop Bill Passes New Mexico House Committee Vote
The New Mexico House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee at a hearing on Tuesday recommended passage of House Bill 156 (HB 156). As CollisionWeek reported Monday, the legislation would make it a felony to dismantle unlawfully obtained motor vehicles, sell or purchase illegally obtained components. The legislation is supported by both the National Insurance Crime […]
USMCA Trade Agreement Signed into Law
At a ceremony yesterday, President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). According to the Administration, the agreement will expand U.S. manufacturing and is vital for the auto industry. Negotiated in 2018, USMCA also contains new protections for American intellectual property, digital trade provisions and […]
I-CAR Rolls Out Expanded Membership Program
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is rolling out it new membership program that announced as part of its updated Governance model that was finalized in November. A new non-voting Associate Member category has been created with automatic, no-fee membership status for Gold Class shops, Platinum technicians, Committee Chairs, and Career and Technical […]
Wholesale Vehicle Prices Up in December Compared to Previous Year
While up compared to 2018, wholesale vehicle prices were below November levels. According to KAR Global Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale used vehicle prices, 2019 ended with average wholesale prices dropping for the seventh month in a row. Though some of this decline reflects seasonal patterns, it may also be indicative of used vehicle […]
AASP/NJ Meeting Shop Features Employment Law Updates
In response to recent employment law changes in the Garden State, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) brought in David M. Bander, Esq., executive director, Policy Office New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to provide shop owners with the tools and information they need to run their businesses accordingly. […]
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