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CAPA Launches Verification Program for Headlamp Repair Tabs

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Creative Repair Solutions first manufacturer to participate in program. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the launch of its new verification program for headlamp repair tabs. CAPA Verification demonstrates that a product or service has been independently verified to meet specified requirements for that product or service. In piloting this program, CAPA has partnered […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

USAA Using Google Cloud to Analyze Damage Photos and Identify Parts for Collision Repair Estimates

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA announced that to make the claims experience faster and more efficient, it has worked with the Google Cloud to develop machine learning models that will allow for nearly instant vehicle damage estimates from digital images. According to USAA, images of damaged vehicles are sent to Google Cloud. The images are then analyzed by Google […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Mitchell International, Photo Estimating, USAA

Collision Repair Education Foundation Reception November 5 in Las Vegas

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation invites the industry to attend its annual reception on Tuesday, November 5th from 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (PDT) in the Renaissance 1 Room at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel during the 2019 SEMA Show. Registration for the free event is available online. During the reception, attendees will hear about the organization’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, SEMA

Sherwin-Williams and Larsen Motorsports Support Collision Repair Scholarship Program

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Blazing Trails

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has partnered with Larsen Motorsports (LMS) to establish a scholarship program that addresses the talent shortage facing the collision repair industry. With the newly established Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, Blazing Trails, a 501(c)3 non-profit, will add a specific focus on automotive service and collision repair programs at the postsecondary level to its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Sherwin-Williams, Workforce Development

MNCARS Highlights Minnesota Automotive Careers on YouTube

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair and Service (MNCARS) announced the release of new video resources on its YouTube channel to expand its outreach and raise awareness of career opportunities in the automotive service and collision repair industry. The new videos feature students who are currently enrolled in automotive programs telling their stories about how they […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service, Workforce Development

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule

September 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rule will raise standard salary level from $455 to $684 per week on January 1. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). “For the first time in over 15 years, America’s workers will have an update […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Overtime, Regulations, U.S. DOL

Mitchell Announces Collaboration with Qualcomm to Bring Extended-Reality Smart Glasses to Collision Repair Centers

September 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell has developed a proof-of-concept Extended Reality (XR) smart glasses solution for collision repair facilities, in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Mitchell CEO Alex Sun and Qualcomm Technologies’ Hugo Swart will discuss the solution and showcase the proof of concept at Mitchell’s mPower Conference next week. Through use of extended reality, repair technicians save time […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Augmented Reality, Inc., Mitchell International, OEM Repair Procedures, Qualcomm Technologies

Boyd Group Currently Sees No Meaningful Impact on Parts Supply from GM Strike

September 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Warns prolonged strike could disrupt parts supply. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE: BYD.UN) yesterday commented on the potential impact of a prolonged General Motors (GM) labor strike on parts supplies.. “To date, the Strike has had no meaningful impact on our ability to source GM collision parts required to complete collision repairs on GM […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, General Motors, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Recycled Parts

Carl Warren & Company Partners with ACD

September 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

ACD today announced that Carl Warren & Company will be integrating ACD’s AutoLink technology to manage and streamline the company’s national physical damage appraisal process. Carl Warren & Company is a nationwide third-party administrator with over 75 years of experience and currently works with public and private sector entities, self-insureds and insurers.  “Carl Warren & […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACD, Agreements Signed, Carl Warren & Company

PPG-Sponsored Track Walk Raises $32,000 for Speedway Children’s Charities

September 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the recent Track Walk fundraising event for the New Hampshire chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) generated more than $32,000 to help fund the organization’s educational, medical, social and financial efforts for children in need. PPG has served as the event’s sole sponsor for more than 10 years. The 2019 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries, Speedway Children's Charities

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