Charlie Shaver resigns from board. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) today announced that Charlie Shaver has resigned as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective June 30, to focus on other professional commitments. The Board of Directors has appointed current Independent Presiding Director Mark Garrett as its new Chairman. Mr. Garrett also serves as […]
Frank Kirmis Named Director of Sales and OEM Relationships for Pro Spot Europe and Asia
Pro Spot announced that Frank Kirmis was named its new Director of Sales and OEM Relationships for Europe and Asia. In his new role, Kirmis will help Pro Spot continue to build relationships with European automobile manufacturers, develop its European sales strategy and build up distribution service networks. Kirmis will help oversee our expanding locations […]
AutoNation Launches National Campaign to Recruit Skilled Service and Collision Repair Technicians
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), the automotive retailer with more than 325 locations announced the company plans to recruit and hire more than 500 service technicians to fill positions in its service and collision repair centers. “There is a tremendous career path for automotive service technicians as the rapid pace of advancements in vehicle technology continues,” said […]
Lexus Safety System+ Standard Equipment Across 2020 Model Year Lineup
Lexus announced that its Lexus Safety System+ suite of collision avoidance technologies will be a standard feature in all US Lexus vehicles starting with the 2020 model year. “We are working toward preventing crashes before they happen,” said David Christ, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. “That’s why we have developed some of […]
Auto Care Association President Testified on China Tariffs
Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey testified on June 18 before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington, D.C. on the latest proposed fourth Section 301 tariff list on imports from China. Hanvey voiced our support for the Trump administration’s efforts to address China’s unfair trade policies but warned the administration of the […]
AAA Research Reports Estimated 14.8 million Americans Drove within One Hour of Using Marijuana in Last 30 Days
Nearly 70 percent of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey. An alarming finding shows that an estimated 14.8 million drivers report getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana in the past […]
Porsche Introduces Auto Insurance Program in Illinois and Oregon
Porsche Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) and Mile Auto, Inc. announced the launch of Porsche Auto Insurance to deliver tailored insurance rates to Porsche drivers. Among the benefits pitched to prospective customers are the vehicle manufacturer’s collision repair certification program and the use of OEM parts. The insurance program limiting costs to actual miles driven, plus […]
Renault and Nissan Alliance Announce Deal with Waymo to Develop Driverless Mobility Services in France and Japan
Groupe Renault and Nissan to become the first automotive manufacturers to develop driverless mobility services with Waymo in France and Japan. May include other countries. Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor Co., and Waymo, the former Google driverless car project, have entered into an exclusive agreement for an initial period to explore all aspects of driverless mobility […]
Paul McCarthy Named President and CEO of Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association
The Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association (AASA) announced it has tapped Paul McCarthy to lead the association as president and chief operating officer, effective July 1. McCarthy comes up through AASA’s top leadership, where he had served nearly three years as second in command and executive vice president to AASA’s previous president and COO Bill Long. […]
Auto Manufacturers and Parts Suppliers Applaud Mexican Passage of USMCA
Mexico is the first country to ratify the new free trade agreement for North America. Vehicles manufacturers and OEM and aftermarket parts suppliers are applauding the ratification yesterday by Mexico of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that was negotiated last year to replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The agreement includes updated rules […]
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