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NHTSA, EPA Move to Revoke California Exemption on Fuel Economy Standards

September 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an initial step towards finalizing the proposed Safer, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule by issuing a final action entitled the “One National Program Rule,” which will enable the federal government to provide nationwide uniform fuel […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Center for Auto Safety, Emissions, Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations, U.S. EPA

Auto Care Association and AASA Partner on Vehicle Data Access Education Campaign

September 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announced a strategic partnership to educate and activate the industry and consumers in the fight for access to, and control of, vehicle data through the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. national consumer education campaign. The education initiative was created to engage car owners, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Data Access, Right to Repair, Telematics

CARSTAR Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in Minnesota

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Bighley Auto Body

CARSTAR announced the opening of its first Minnesota location, CARSTAR Bighley Auto Body, located at 2409 Margaret Street N., in North St. Paul. A three-generation business for this family of repairers, Mike Bighley, owner of CARSTAR Bighley Auto Body, has grown up in the industry. Sweeping floors, washing cars and cleaning the parking lot were […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Minnesota, Network Affiliations

Women’s Industry Network Supports Headbands of Hope

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Earlier this year, WIN hosted its 2019 Educational Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. During the three days, members listened to a variety of speakers that discussed the theme of “Navigating Tomorrow Together.” One of the keynote sessions featured Headbands of Hope founder, Jess Ekstrom. Back in 2012 after an internship with a wish-granting organization, she […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Women's Industry Network

Boyd Group Proposes Corporate Conversion Plan

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced a proposed conversion from an income trust to a corporation structure effective January 1, 2020. According to Boyd, by converting the Fund to a corporation it can expand its investor base and improve liquidity by simplifying the organization’s capital structure and adopting one that is more generally accepted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group

Global Automotive Recycling Associations Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Recycling Associations of the Australia, United Kingdom, United States, and Malaysia have signed an historic agreement to increase collaboration, cooperation and communications to provide a united global voice for the Automotive Recycling Industry. The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) and the Auto Parts and Recycling Association of Australia (APRAA) initiated the Memorandum […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Parts and Recycling Association of Australia, Motor Trades Association of Australia

ASA Urges Veto Override for New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation

September 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association asks repairers to contact state legislators encouraging override vote for HB 664.  The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact state lawmakers and urge them to override Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent veto of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) collision repair procedures legislation. ASA has created an online form for repairers to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, New Hampshire, OEM Repair Procedures

Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina

September 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

 The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in the Columbia, S.C. market. These new Gerber Collision & Glass locations previously operated as Baker Collision Express. The Irmo shop opened in 2004, the Lexington repair center was added in 2013 and the Columbia location opened in 2016. Columbia, the state capital, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, South Carolina

Atlantic Street Capital Invests in All Star Auto Lights

September 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

All Star Auto Lights logo

Atlantic Street Capital announced the majority recapitalization of All Star Auto Lights, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive lighting parts. Atlantic Street is partnering with the company’s CEO, Matt Immerfall, and other investors. Founded in 2004 and based in Orlando, Florida, All Star is a distributor of replacement alternative lighting products to independent collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, All Star Auto Lights, Atlantic Street Capital, Florida

CAPA Announces New Automotive Glass Standard

September 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

New standard includes ADAS functionality not included in Federal safety standards. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that its Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 801 Standard for the certification of automotive glass. The standard, the first in the industry for independently produced aftermarket glass, currently applies to windshields but may be expanded to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Auto Glass, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

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