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Stet Schanze to Serve as Automotive Lift Institute Interim Board Chairman

May 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jerry Lentz retires, ALI board to elect new chairman at fall annual meeting. Stet Schanze of Gray Manufacturing Company in St. Joseph, Mo., will serve as chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors effective today following the retirement of Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts from Louisville, Ky. Schanze, who is the immediate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, People

NASTF Names Sheri Hamilton to Education Team

May 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced the addition of Sheri Hamilton, Executive Director of the Midwest Auto Care Alliance, to the Education Team (EDU). Hamilton coordinates VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City, Mo. In addition, she brings years of experience in coordinating and delivering education programs. NASTF Chairman, Mark Saxonberg welcomed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Midwest Auto Care Alliance, National Automotive Service Task Force, People

Trump Administration Delays Action on Auto and Parts Tariffs 180 Days

May 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tariff Proposals

Move will allow time for negotiations on trade in automobiles and parts under national security investigation. Announces agreement removing aluminum and steel tariffs on Canada and Mexico. President Trump issued a proclamation directing his Administration to pursue negotiations to protect the U.S. automobile industry. At the President’s direction, the United States Trade Representative will immediately […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Tariffs, U.S. Department of Commerce

Fix Auto Enters Idaho with Addition of Two Collision Repair Centers to Network

May 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of its first franchise Locations in Idaho: Fix Auto Coeur d’Alene and Fix Auto Post Falls, both locally owned and operated by Franchise Partner David Tuttle. These two new locations strengthens Fix Auto USA’s presence in the Pacific Northwest and extends the brand’s footprint to its ninth state.  In […]

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

Snapsheet Announces Latest Funding Round

May 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snapsheet announced that it has closed $29 million in Series E funding. The funding will enable the company to accelerate the delivery of its software-as-a-service (SaaS) claims platform for all lines of property and casualty, further invest in advanced analytics capabilities and expand the team to serve clients globally.  “Snapsheet has digitized the entire claims […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Snapsheet

Auto Care CEO Bill Hanvey NY Times Op-Ed on Data Privacy Cautions Your Car Knows When You Gain Weight

May 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commentary published by The New York Times explores vehicle data collection and consumer privacy. As part of the Auto Care Association’s continued efforts to ensure a consumer’s right to access their car data, Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of Auto Care Association, penned an op-ed published in the New York Times exploring the significant issues […]

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

CARSTAR Reports 23 Collision Repair Centers Added to Network in April

May 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Regional MSOs, dealership and independent collision repair facilities joined network last month. CARSTAR announced the addition of 23 new CARSTAR locations to its network in April. This follows a strong first quarter that saw CARSTAR complete brand integration for more than 25 new locations. “As the collision repair industry continues to evolve and consolidate, independents […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations

NOVUS Glass Adds Location in New Brunswick, Canada

May 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Automotive Network (FAN) announced that the opening of NOVUS Glass Miramichi, located at #2 – 128 Pollard Blvd., in Miramichi, N.B., Canada NOVUS Glass joined FAN as part of an acquisition in 2016 which included Speedy Auto Service and Minute Muffler and Brake. Since then, many Fix Auto and Speedy Auto Service locations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Automotive Network World, Network Affiliations, New Brunswick, Novus Glass

Lithia Motors Acquires New Jersey Honda Dealership

May 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lithia Motors Inc.

Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) announced the acquisition of Hamilton Honda in Hamilton Township, N.J. In 2018, the Hamilton Honda generated $160 million in revenue, and was ranked 23rd in the nation and 8th in the New York Metro market among all Honda stores. The dealer lists a collision repair center among its service offerings.  “We’re […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Lithia Motors, New Jersey

Collision Repair Education Foundation July Golf Fundraiser Nearly Sold Out

May 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the 18th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by the automotive refinish business unit of PPG, is selling out fast. The event will be held Tuesday, July 23rd. Golfers will enjoy a round of golf at Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in Indianapolis, Ind., voted in Top 100 American Public Golf […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, Workforce Development

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