The Automotive Service Association (ASA) Collision Operations Committee is raising concerns with the recently release scanning policy from State Farm that was sent to the largest U.S. auto insurer’s Select Service collision repair centers. ASA raised concerns that while the document indicates that the insurer does give consideration to OEM position statements, due to their […]
Thatcham Research Says Post Repair Calibration of ADAS to Vehicle Manufacturer Tolerances Essential
Thatcham Research, the insurance industry funded research center in the United Kingdom, today announced it was providing much needed clarity on how to manage vehicle repairs involving advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Adaptive Cruise Control. According to Thatcham, more than 10 per cent of vehicles on the road […]
Automotive Industries Association of Canada Announces New Board Members
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the election of two new directors for its 2019-2020 Board of Directors, along with other changes to its Board at the 77th Annual General Meeting held in Mississauga, Ontario yesterday. The newly elected members are: Graham Jeffery, vice president – automotive merchandising division, Canadian Tire. Graham has […]
OEConnection Announces Solution to Connect with All Dealership Management Systems to Streamline Parts Order Processing
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced it has completed integration of its DMS Connect technology solution with all five major Dealer Management System (DMS) providers in the United States and Canada. The solution connects a dealership’s DMS data with real-time inventory and pricing feeds, and links with the OEC solutions in which the dealership is enrolled, ensuring […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in New Brunswick
Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto Bathurst located in Bathurst, New Brunswick has joined its network. The collision repair center is a part of the Hatheway organization, which also includes Ford, Nissan and Toyota dealerships. “Providing our customers with the best possible service has always been our number one priority,” said David Hatheway, President […]
Court Upholds California DOI $27.5 Million Fine Against Mercury Insurance for Charging Additional Fees for Auto Insurance
Yesterday, the California Court of Appeal upheld a $27.5 million fine the Department of Insurance issued against Mercury Insurance Company for charging illegal fees that should have been disclosed as premiums, a violation of Proposition 103. The fine is the largest in the Department’s history against a property and casualty insurer. In 2015, the Commissioner […]
KAR Auction Services Reports First Quarter Revenue Up 10%
CEO says firm advancing proposed spin-off of Insurance Auto Auctions. KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) reported its first quarter revenue of $1.0468 billion as compared with revenue of $950.5 million for the first quarter of 2018, an increase of 10 percent. Net income for the first quarter of 2019, ended March 31, decreased 14 […]
LKQ Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with GUNIWHEEL
LKQ Corporation announced it has reached an agreement with GUNIWHEEL LLC for the exclusive distribution of the GUNIWHEEL System for North America and Europe. The GUNIWHEEL is a universal four and five lug bolt pattern transport wheel that can be used as an alternative method to temporary jack stands or lifts. When a vehicle has […]
U.S. Property-Casualty Insurers Report 66% Increase in Net Income in 2018
Results driven by growth in premiums and decline in catastrophe losses. Private U.S. property/casualty insurers saw their net income after taxes rise to $60 billion in 2018 from $36.1 billion in 2017—a 66.3 percent increase—helped by double-digit premium growth and a significant decline in catastrophe losses, according to Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) and the American Property Casualty […]
MSO Symposium Moves to Las Vegas in November
The 8th Annual MSO Symposium will take place on Monday, November 4th, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nev. in conjunction with other collision repair industry meetings taking place around the SEMA show. The event will be held at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel starting at noon with a networking lunch. The program will begin at 1 […]
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