University of Michigan research sees consumer spending increasing in 2020. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 96.8 in November 2019, posting its third monthly increase, but remained slightly below last November’s 97.5. The Expectations Index rose slightly to 87.3 from last month’s 84.2 but remained below last year’s 88.1. The Current Conditions Index fell to […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds New Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario
Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto Cornwall has joined its network in Ontario. Owner David Andre has been in the automotive industry for 25 years, with 10 of those years as a shop owner. “It was a combination of family history and a passion for repairing cars that got me into the industry initially,” […]
U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers Preliminary Nine-Month 2019 Results Show 13% Underwriting Income Increase
A.M Best reports the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry’s net underwriting income improved in the first nine months of 2019 by 13% compared with the same prior-year period to $4.5 billion, as growth in net earned premiums offset year-over-year increases in incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses, underwriting expenses and policyholder dividends. This financial review is […]
Driving the Future Theme for the May 3-5 WIN Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced details on its next Educational Conference being held May 3-5in Newport Beach, Calif. “Driving the Future” is the 2020 theme for the two-and-a-half-day event that brings education, connection and celebration to collision industry professionals each year. “Being held in one of the most iconic locations in California, Newport Beach […]
BASF Raises Over $200,000 to Support Collision Repair Education Foundation and Future Technicians
Students around the country enrolled in automotive refinish programs can look forward to new spray guns and other needed resources thanks to the generosity of leading global coatings provider, BASF. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) received donations this month including spray guns, paint, materials and equipment with an estimated value of $200,000 that will […]
Tesla Introduces Futuristic Cybertruck
Tesla unveiled its long awaited electric light pickup truck last night at an event in California. The futuristic design, including its “Ultra-Hard 30X” Cold-Rolled stainless steel body, has received mixed reviews with some seeing the design becoming a niche vehicle and others believing its futuristic design bolsters Tesla’s brand and the future of light trucks. […]
Collision Industry Foundation Calls for Support for Mass Shooting Victims’ Family
In August of this year, two collision repairers, Andre and Jordan Anchondo, lost their lives during the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, leaving behind three young children. In response, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) introduced a “Campaign of Caring” in September seeking to inspire the industry to raise money for the Anchondo family, owners […]
Automotive Lift Institute to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in 2020
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) will celebrate 75 years as the lift industry safety watchdog in 2020. The ALI Board of Directors adopted a resolution recognizing the milestone at its annual meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 3 and pledged that the organization will continue to explore new concepts and approaches to promote the safe […]
ASE Honors 53 Technicians During Annual Meeting
Fifty-three automotive professionals were recognized on November 13 at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. Forty-one companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments […]
Fix Network Canada Opens First Supercentres in Quebec
Groupe Véronneau opens two locations with Fix Network collision repair, auto glass and auto service brands under one roof. Valérie Véronneau and her teams have opened the first two Fix Network Supercentres comprised of Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass and Speedy Auto Service in Coaticook and Sherbrooke East, Quebec, Canada. The opening of the new centers […]
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