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NTSB Says ‘Inadequate Safety Culture’ Contributed to Uber Automated Test Vehicle Crash

November 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safety Board calls for Federal review process for automated vehicle testing on public roads. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called upon federal regulators Tuesday to create a review process before allowing automated test vehicles to operate on public roads, based upon the agency’s investigation of a fatal collision between an Uber automated test vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, National Transportation Safety Board, NHTSA, Regulations, Uber

Collision Works Acquires Collision Repair Center in Moore, Oklahoma

November 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Works announced it acquired Flair Body Works located at 128 NE 1st St. in Moore, Okla. on Oct. 8. With the acquisition, Collision Works now operates 31 locations across Oklahoma and Kansas.  “We are proud to announce this new location in Moore,” said Barry Hadlock, president of Collision Works. “Our top-notch customer service standards […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Collision Works, Oklahoma

IIHS to Livestream Crash Test Tomorrow

November 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

IIHS Crash Test Promo

The next in a series of side-impact research crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) will be streamed live on Facebook this Thursday, Nov. 21. To watch, visit the IIHS Facebook page at 11:25 a.m. (EST) on Thursday. The test, involving a movable barrier striking the side of a 2018 Toyota Camry, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Testing, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and The National Safety Council Adopt Common Naming for Advanced Driver Assistance Technology

November 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

ADAS Terms

AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council have come together to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver assistance technology in an effort to reduce confusion. To help educate consumers on the benefits, limitations and proper use of these technologies, the four organizations are calling on all safety organizations, automakers and journalists covering […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, National Safety Council

Coalition Calls for EU Legislators to Ensure Level Playing Field for Remote Access to Vehicle Data

November 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Manifesto

Group calls upon EU decision makers to put forward legislation by 2020 ensuring remote access to in-vehicle data and functions. CECRA, the European umbrella organization of national automotive trade associations and European brand dealer councils, announced November 14 that a number of associations in the automotive sector and mobility services operators, insurers, consumers and small […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CECRA, Data Access, Europe, legislation, Right to Repair, Telematics

Two Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Support Boyd Group Conversion to Public Corporation

November 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced that Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) have both recommended that unitholders vote for the Fund’s proposed conversion from an income trust to a public corporation named Boyd Group Services Inc., which will continue the business of The Boyd Group Inc. and its subsidiaries as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group

Maaco Recognizes Top-Performing Franchisees at Annual Convention

November 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

At the 2019 Maaco Convention in Boca Raton, Fla., Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair recognized top North American franchisees who exemplified the “Breakthrough” convention theme with awards for top performance, including outstanding sales, operational excellence, leadership, growth and overall performance.  “It’s an honor to recognize the top performers in the Maaco system,” said Bob […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Awards, MAACO

NICB Reports U.S. Auto Theft Down 3% in 2018

November 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NICB 2018 Hot Wheels Report

Updates List of America’s 10 Most Stolen Vehicles The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Insurance Crime Bureau, Vehicle Theft

Ford Donates $100,000 to the NADA Foundation Workforce Initiative

November 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Ford Motor Company has contributed $100,000 to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative.  “Ford is acutely aware of the current automotive service technician shortage,” said Frederiek Toney, president, Global Ford Customer Service Division. “The NADA Foundation’s Workforce Initiative is just one program Ford is supporting to raise awareness of and access […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Ford Motor Company, NADA Foundation, Workforce Development

Driven Brands Acquires Quebec-Based Auto Glass Provider

November 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Clairus Group has over 240 locations and 22 distribution centers. Driven Brands today announced its acquisition of the Quebec, Canada-based Clairus Group, a vertically-integrated automotive glass distribution, replacement, and claims management company. The move adds 240 physical service locations, over 330 mobile locations, 22 distribution centers, and a claims management platform to the Driven Brands […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Canada, Driven Brands, Quebec

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