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IIHS Reports Fewer Drivers Disabling Lane Departure Prevention Systems

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Almost 9 out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Seven out of 10 drivers of vehicles that give visual alerts when they exceed the speed limit also keep that feature running. “These […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Crash Avoidance, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Brian Nichols Named Chief Development Officer at Quality Collision Group

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the appointment of Brian Nichols as Chief Development Officer at QCG. With over 30 years of industry experience, Brian Nichols joined QCG in early 2024 after selling Cascade Collision Repair to QCG. The former co-owner of Cascade Collision Repair moved into the company as VP of Operations after the brand’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Quality Collision Group

Classic Collision Acquires Two MSOs in East Texas

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds seven collision repair centers in two transactions. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of two MSO groups in East Texas counties. For forty years, Burl Richardson and his three locations, Allstar Collision, Burl’s Collision, and Henderson Collision, have been equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensuring they’re always ahead in the rapidly advancing world of vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Expands into West Virginia with Acquisition of Two Locations

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks the MSO’s 18th state. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced its expansion into West Virginia through the acquisition of Geer Brothers Body Shop locations in Barboursville and Huntington. This development brings the total number of states where Joe Hudson’s operates to 18, reinforcing the company’s dedication to entering new markets while also enhancing its presence […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, West Virginia

Nominations Open for National Auto Body Council Awards

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC announces new award to recognize outstanding charity partners. The National Auto Body Council announced the opening the nominations for its 2024 awards – the NABC Changing and Saving Lives Award and the NABC President’s Award, which formally recognize individuals and companies for their leadership of and commitment to improving the collision repair industry. It […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council, Nominations

Evercoat Partners with ASE Education Foundation to Support Collision Repair Training

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Evercoat has partnered with the ASE Education Foundation to donate over 1,000 plus gallons of premium body filler to ASE accredited collision repair schools. Instructors will use the product in their collision repair classes during the 2024-25 academic year. “We want to thank Tim McKinney and everyone at Evercoat for this generous donation,” said Mike […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Donations, Evercoat

asTech Names New Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

asTech, a Repairify company, announced the addition of two executives to its leadership team including Mike Gugino as chief revenue officer and Kennedy Taylor as senior vice president of marketing. Gugino joins asTech bringing a distinguished background across the military, investment banking, and technology sectors. He has a proven track record in driving business outcomes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, People, Repairify

September U.S. Auto Sales Rate Up

September 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

While the sales rate was up, unit sales were lower compared to last year due to Labor Day timing. Given a relatively small number of selling days, 23, and with Labor Day volume counted in August, total U.S. auto sales in September are expected to be much lower than the year-ago and month-prior levels, but […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: New Vehicle Sales, S&P Global Mobility

Quality Collision Group Breaks Ground on New Collision Repair Center in Texas

September 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group, in partnership with real estate development firm Cana Capital, has broken ground on the newest Stuart’s Paint & Body location in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The project represents a significant expansion for Stuart’s Paint & Body, which has nearly 41 years of history in the area and was founded by local automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cana Capital, Net7 Brands, Openings, Quality Collision Group, Texas

Doan Group Announces New Franchise Serving Iowa, Illinois and Missouri

September 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Doan Group announced the addition of a new insurance claim appraisal franchise serving the Iowa, Illinois and Missouri areas. Daryl and Kindra Kennedy, the owners of the new franchise locations, are a husband-and-wife team bringing an impressive 30 years of experience in managing appraisals, including previously operating as owners of an appraisal franchise for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Network Affiliations, The Doan Group

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