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Fix Auto UK Acquires Collision Repair Center in Wales

July 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has acquired its second independent collision repair center. The organization has purchased Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, from previous owner Ian Hughes, who is retiring from the industry after establishing the business over the last 30 years. Ian’s son Simon will stay with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom, Wales

Ford and Volkswagen Expand Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Collaboration

July 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG today announced they are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles – and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe. Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess, Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett as well as Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky announced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Autonomous Vehicles, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen

BASF Supports Refinish Training Program at Guilford College in North Carolina

July 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced its support for the automotive refinish training facility at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) in Greensboro, N.C. BASF supported the efforts to open the 29,000-square-foot training center on Guilford’s campus that continues to host classes each quarter, including R-M and Glasurit certification, buffing, and color matching. With three downdraft prep booths set up […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Career and Technical Education, North Carolina, Openings, Workforce Development

Automotive Recyclers Association Joins Global Call for Greater Engagement on Recalls

July 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with professional automotive recycling industry associations from the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Malaysia and Australia. The international collection of associations is calling for greater engagement by vehicle manufacturers, automotive market participants and government regulators within the global automotive recycling industry to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Recalls, Takata

Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of Fix Auto Vancouver North in Vancouver, Washington to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The facility is owned by Franchise Partner Andrey Stefanco.  “On behalf of Fix Auto USA, we welcome Fix Auto Vancouver North and Andrey into our family, as they exhibit the characteristics and culture […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations, Washington State

Copart Acquires New Location in Hartford

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) opened a new location in Hartford, Connecticut. This location was formerly Hartford-Springfield Auto Auction. This is Copart’s second location in the state. “Our new Hartford location will provide capacity to accommodate our continuing growth in volume and additional convenience for our buyers in the region,” said Copart CEO Jay Adair. Copart hosts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, Copart

CARSTAR Names Top Franchise Partners at Annual Conference

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

At its annual conference held in Chicago this week, CARSTAR recognized the U.S. and Canadian CARSTAR franchise partners of the year for their continued leadership and high performance. Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR, and Dean Fisher, COO of CARSTAR, presented the CARSTAR Franchise Partner of the Year awards at the opening reception on Wednesday evening. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, CARSTAR

Axalta Appoints Refinish Business Director for UK and Scandinavia

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta announced the appointment of Farrell Dolan as Regional Refinish Business Director UK & Scandinavia and Managing Director Axalta UK Limited, that was effective June 1. Dolan joins Axalta from Bridgestone Corporation where he ran the car tire business for Northern Europe for five years. Before that, he spent 12 years working in the OEM […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, People, United Kingdom

Fix Auto USA Announces Agreement with Podium to Enhance Customer Interaction

July 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the company has forged a formal relationship with Podium, a Utah-based consumer-focused software company, to modernize and enhance its online interactions with vehicle owners. The relationship will provide Fix Auto USA Franchise Locations complete access to Podium’s platform for interaction management.  “We’re excited to be the first national collision repair brand […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Fix Auto USA, Podium

NABC to Host New Jersey Golf Fundraiser August 14

July 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host its fourth golf fundraising event of 2019 at Mountain View Golf Club in Ewing Township, N.J. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  The Garden State Pars for Cars golf fundraiser presented by Enterprise will support the NABC’s Recycled Rides program, among other charitable initiatives. Each year, the NABC […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, New Jersey, Recycled Rides

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