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Red Light Running Deaths Hit 10 Year High

September 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Red Light Running Table

More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red light running crashes in 2017 — a 10-year high and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Traffic Fatalities, traffic safety

Tesla Launches Insurance in California

August 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer says it will expand insurance to other states in the future. In a blog post yesterday, Tesla announced it was introducing Tesla Insurance to owners in California. Elon Musk, the founder of the electric vehicle manufacturer, had announced during an earnings conference call in April that the company was planning to offer an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, OEM Certification, Tesla

IBIS USA 2020 April 1-2 in Florida

August 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS USA 2020

Following this year’s inaugural collision repair event, IBIS USA announced it is returning in April 2020. IBIS USA will move from the West to East coast and take place on April 1-2 at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa near Jacksonville, Fla. The theme for 2020 is 20:20 Vision. Leveraging IBIS’ global insight and industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, IBIS USA

J.D. Power Reports Customers Disabling Overbearing ADAS Systems

August 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Some alerts on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are so annoying or bothersome that many drivers disable the systems and may try to avoid them on future vehicle purchases, according to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Stud. This is a major concern for automakers keen to market these lucrative technologies and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Driver Assistance Systems, Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power

Copart Expands Calgary, Alberta Location

August 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the expansion of its location in Calgary, Alberta in Western Canada. The location added 20 acres of operational capacity, making it a 38-acre facility. This expansion will accommodate the increased business demands from buyers and sellers in Alberta. “We are extremely pleased with our continued business growth in Alberta,” said Copart […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Copart, Openings

Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeking Student of the Year Nominations

August 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced it is currently accepting nominations for its Collision Student of the Year award. The deadline to submit nominations is September 27. Launched three years ago, the Collision Student of the Year award seeks to recognize truly outstanding students training for a career in the collision industry. Nominated students must […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Student of the Year

Drew Technologies Acquires BlueLink

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Drew Technologies logo

On August 23, Drew Technologies, Inc., a part of the IVS division of Opus Group AB (publ), acquired BlueLink Diagnostic Solutions, a vehicle diagnostics provider. Drew Technologies  acquired the BlueLink technology and operating assets under an asset purchase agreement for approximately 2.8 million SEK ($288,000). BlueLink’s technology and operations will be integrated into the offerings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Drew Technologies, Opus Group AB

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Innisfail in Alberta to its network. Owner Jeff Denham has been in the automotive industry for over a quarter century with three dealerships spanning two provinces. “In 26 years, we’ve undertaken three major expansions with Fourlane Ford and now we’re growing our collision business by adding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations.Canada

South Carolina Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCACAR logo

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair (SCACAR) joined as an Affiliate Association. SCACAR was established to continually improve the professionalism and business practices of those engaged in the collision repair industry. SCACAR’s main focus is making sure our industry is repairing vehicles back to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Society of Collision Repair Specialists, South Carolina, South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair

BASF Hosting Bentley Refinish Courses in September

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF and Bentley are hosting two advanced level Glasurit refinish courses during the month of September to be completed by Bentley collision repair center technicians. The courses, available in both Low VOC and National Rule, are titled Advanced Glasurit 90 Line (BEN200) and are required for technicians who work at accredited Bentley collision centers or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Bentley, Training Schedule

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