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Boyd Group Reports All Locations Open, Demand Down 40-50% as Result of Pandemic Response

March 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) provided an update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business. According to today’s update, all of its locations continue to be open, though demand is down from normal levels. According to the company statement, “In order to continue to offer the quality service customers, insurance […]

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NADA Launches Online Training and Regulation Resource To Help Dealers Navigate COVID-19 Crisis.

March 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) announced the launch of a new initiative, the Dealership Lifeline Series, to help local dealerships navigate business and regulations in the coronavirus environment. The Dealership Lifeline Series is a collection of webinars, white papers, reports, best practices, and blog posts – all in NADA’s Coronavirus Hub, to provide dealers, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, National Automobile Dealers Association

Hertz Provides Free Rentals to New York City Healthcare Workers

March 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Hertz  (NYSE:HTZ) announced March 25 that it will start providing free vehicle rentals to New York City healthcare workers through April 30. Healthcare workers can reserve a vehicle at 19 New York City-area Hertz locations so they can continue providing critical care to the community during the coronavirus  pandemic. “With New York City having the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Hertz, New York City

FCA Says Plants Will Remain Closed Until April 14, Parts Distribution Centers Remain Open with Volunteer Staff

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that its plants across the U.S. and Canada, as well as headquarters operations and construction projects, are intended to remain closed until April 14, dependent upon the various states’ stay-in-place orders and the readiness of each facility to return to production. Mopar Parts Distribution Centers, which have been deemed essential […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, FCA, Parts Distribution Center

Collision Industry Foundation Announces $100,000 Fund for COVID-19 Victims

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the formation of a fund to assist those within the industry impacted by the new coronavirus, COVID-19.  The CIF has committed to initially fund $100,000 in assistance to help individual collision repair professionals and their immediate families dealing with the effects of the virus.  “Our hearts go out to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Coronavirus

U.S. Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. House of Representatives expected to consider proposal Friday that provides support for individuals and small businesses. The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), after extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, legislation, U.S. Senate

Ford, Honda Announce Updated Plans to Restart U.S. Production in Early April

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Both Ford and American Honda announced updated plans to restart production in the U.S. Last week, several vehicle manufacturers announced temporary production plant closures. GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler parts distribution centers have been running with volunteer staff since last Friday. According to Ford, it is aiming to restart production at select plants in North […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Ford Motor Company

Ageas UK Using Tractable AI on Auto Claims

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

For the first time, one of the UK’s insurers is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to create end-to-end assessments and estimates of vehicle damage. Ageas is using an AI solution developed by Tractable to support some of the complex tasks that a human assessor would normally carry out when evaluating vehicle damage. For example, the AI […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ageas, Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Claims Technology, Tractable, United Kingdom

IBIS Global Summit Rescheduled to November 19-20

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has moved its flagship event, the IBIS Global Summit 2020, to new dates later in the year to cope with international travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The 20th edition of the IBIS Global Summit will now take place on November 19-20 at Le Méridien in Monaco, the […]

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Women’s Industry Network Announces 2020 Most Influential Women Award Recipients

March 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kristle Bollans, Christy Jones and Sandee Lindorfer recognized for contributions to collision repair industry. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the 2020 honorees for the Most Influential Women (MIW) award . The MIW award is presented to those women who have notable achievements in the collision repair industry throughout their career. Since 1999, over 90 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Most Influential Women Award, Women's Industry Network

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