DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision-focused diagnostic platform, has been accepted by American Honda’s ProFirst Certified Collision Network for complete vehicle scanning. DriveCRASH utilizes Honda’s Diagnostic Software (HDS/i-HDS) in conjunction with DrewTech’s CarDAQ-Plus3 J2534 vehicle communication hardware interface to accurately provide the following vehicle data through remote scanning services: All modules DTC scans using HDS/i-HDS Passenger Seat […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR Release Snapshot Survey on Technician Base
Industry needs nearly 14,000 new technicians each year just to replace those that left the trade. The Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR announced the release of an updated executive summary of the Snapshot of the Collision Repair Industry survey. The survey provides data on both the business environment and the technician workforce. Over 675 […]
IAA Acquires DDI Technology
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced today its acquisition of DDI Technology, an electronic lien and title technology firm directly integrated with over 5,370 financial institutions as well as DMVs in 25 states. DDI’s technology solutions are focused on several key areas of the title and lien release management including electronic vehicle registration, electronic lien and title […]
Fenix Parts Completes Acquisition of Cox Truck and Van
Fenix Parts, Inc. announced today the closing of the previously announced transaction to acquire Cox Truck and Van, Inc. (CTV). This is the first acquisition completed to the Fenix Parts platform since the company was acquired by affiliates of Stellex Capital Management LP in April 2018. CTV, founded in 1977, operates a full service auto […]
ASE Announces Conference on ADAS Technician Assessment
ASE announced it will conduct a conference in mid-September to determine how technicians can be accurately and fairly assessed for competency in diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and components. In its announcement, ASE said that the structure of different manufacturers’ advanced driver assistance systems, the procedures to calibrate the systems, […]
Ed Weidmann Named CIECA Interim Executive Director
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the appointment of Ed Weidmann as its interim executive director, effective today. In June, CIECA announced that Fred Iantorno, its long-time executive director, would step down at the end of July. The association also released details in June on its search to fill the position. Weidmann has […]
3M and Saint-Gobain Settle Paint Spray Patent Dispute
3M Company and Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc. announced they have settled a long-standing patent dispute in Europe that related to 3M’s Paint Preparation System (PPS) and Saint-Gobain’s “Norton Paint Systems” (NPS) brand. The settlement covers infringement actions brought by 3M under several European patents against Saint-Gobain Abrasives in Germany and in France and corresponding actions by […]
Axalta Names Barry Snyder Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer
Robert Roop promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Barry Snyder has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer and Robert Roop has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Snyder will continue to serve on Axalta’s leadership team, while […]
Travelers Insurance Will Offer Claim Payments via PayPal
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) announced that its Auto, Property and General Liability customers can now receive claim payments through the digital payments platform PayPal. Travelers’ link to PayPal comes through Global Digital Disbursements, a service provided by Global Transaction Services at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. “The sooner our claimants are paid, the sooner […]
ASA Urges Industry Support for Approval of New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Association asks collision industry to contact Governor in support of bill. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact Governor Chris Sununu in support of allowing important OEM collision repair procedure legislation to become law. New Hampshire legislators recently approved House Bill 664 (HB 664) and sent it to the governor for […]
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