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Dallas Cowboys and Caliber Collision Celebrate Military Service Members and Veterans at Military Combine

April 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Three-vehicle donation by USAA and Caliber Collision among event highlights. Nearly 4,000 fans flooded the field at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas to cheer and celebrate U.S. Military Service Members competing in the 3rd Annual Dallas Cowboys Military Combine presented by Caliber Collision. The goal of the Military Combine is to honor military heroes, showcase […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, USAA, Veterans

Optima Automotive Announces Staff Promotions

April 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Optima Automotive logo

Mark Claypool, President of Optima Automotive, the web presence management company, announced two key internal promotions within the company. Tyler Claypool has been promoted to the Vice President of Operations position, moving up from his former Director of Client Relations position.  “Tyler has developed all the skill sets we truly need in this position,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Optima Automotive, People

LKQ Reports First Quarter Sales of $3.1 Billion

April 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall parts and service growth 15.2 percent, organic revenue growth just 0.1 percent. LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today reported revenue for the first quarter of 2019 of $3.1 billion, an increase of 14 percent as compared to $2.7 billion in the first quarter of 2018. For the first quarter, parts and services organic revenue growth was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, LKQ Corporation

ASA Urges Industry to Support New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedure Bill

April 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The New Hampshire Senate Committee on Commerce received comments on House Bill 664 at a public hearing Tuesday. This legislation addresses original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures for collision repairs. ASA supports this legislation and is calling for all collision repairers to send a letter to show their support. In a letter to the Committee, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Diagnostics, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures

Tesla Plans to Launch Insurance Product Next Month

April 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

In response to a question during its quarterly earnings conference call, Tesla founder Elon Musk explained that the electric vehicle manufacturer was planning to launch an insurance product for Tesla owners. Last year, Tesla began opening its own collision repair centers. When asked if Tesla was considering creating an insurance program to simplify the ownership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Tesla

J.D. Power Reports Direct Sales and Independent Agents Best Positioned to Support Auto Insurers’ Battle for Market Share

April 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power Auto Insurance Shopping Study 2019

With just 2-3 percent of new customers entering the personal lines auto insurance market each year, insurers have only one option when it comes to growing their business: taking market share from competitors. According to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study, success in driving new customer acquisition comes down to having a strong […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, J.D. Power

Enterprise Announces New Vehicle-Subscription Service Program

April 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Holdings yesterday announced it will launch the U.S. car rental industry’s first vehicle-subscription service in the next month. The new program, will initially be available in three states and will include physical damage and liability coverage. “The name of the game in ground transportation today is more access, more flexibility and more convenience – […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Axalta Reports First Quarter Sales Down on Foreign Currency Impact

April 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Refinish sales down 2.1 percent, but were up 3.5 percent on constant currency basis. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that net sales for its first quarter ending March 31 of $1,119.3 million decreased 4.5 percent year-over-year including a 4.8 percent negative foreign currency impact. Constant currency net sales increased 0.3 percent in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings

NABC Recycled Rides Donates Two Refurbished Vehicles at United Recyclers Group Annual Conference

April 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC Recycled Rides URG 2019 Conference

On Friday, April 12, two deserving Orlando residents were presented with vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program; car donors GEICO and State Farm; and collision repair partners CARSTAR Autobody Resurrection of Lakeland, Fla., and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, United Recyclers Group

Ford and Rivian Announces $500 Million Investment, Partnership to Deliver All-New Battery Electric Vehicle

April 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rivian today announced an equity investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery electric vehicle for Ford’s growing EV portfolio using Rivian’s skateboard platform.  “This strategic partnership marks another key milestone in our drive to accelerate the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, Ford Motor Company, Rivian

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