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Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Top Tech Competition to Promote Mentoring

April 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced a new technician competition for entry-level collision technicians and their mentors. The goal of the competition is to recognize the performance of the next generation of collision repair technicians and their mentors and to help develop more mentoring programs within the industry. The one-day event will take place September […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Mentoring, Top Tech Competition, Workforce Development

New York State Creates Task Force to Address Technician Training

April 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Governor Cuomo announces new task force to develop educational programs to attract and train automotive technicians. New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Saturday announced the creation of a new task force that will develop programs for training auto technicians and enabling participants to directly transition into the industry. The Governor made the announcement of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: New York State, Workforce Development

AASP/NJ Supports SkillsUSA Competition

April 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) supported the 2019 SkillsUSA State Conference collision repair competition held at the Somerset County Vo-Technical School in Bridgewater, N.J. on April 13. Students competed throughout the day where their skills were tested in plastic repair, estimating and structure, welding and sheet metal. AASP/NJ President Jerry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, SkillsUSA

Consumer Reports Says Tesla Must Prove Safety Before Claiming Self-Driving Ability

April 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following a Tesla investor event yesterday that included demonstrations of the vehicle manufacturer’s driving automation technology, Consumer Reports called on the company to prove the safety of its technology and stop using the public as guinea pigs testing new systems. As part of an event with investors, Consumer Reports was concerned the company said that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Consumer Reports, Tesla

Women’s Industry Network Announces Seven New Board Members

April 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Directors. The new board members include: Trista Anger, Regional Business Manager, BASF Tanya Elkins, VP Business Delivery, Syngin Technology Kimberly Frasher, Director of Customer Experience, Axiom Accident & Hail Repair Susie Frausto, VP Marketing, Boyd Group/Gerber Jennifer Hubbard, Strategic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, Women's Industry Network

Vance Johnston Named Chief Financial Officer at Insurance Auto Auctions

April 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), announced the appointment of Vance Johnston as chief financial officer. Johnston will report to John Kett, chief executive officer and president. “We are excited to welcome Vance to the IAA team,” said John Kett, CEO and president of IAA. “Vance’s successful track […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, People

I-CAR to Reduce Size of Board, Expand Membership Program, Add Member Council

April 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR announced changes to the non-profit training organization’s governance model  including a reduction in the size of its board of directors (BOD), an expansion of its membership program and the introduction of a new membership council. John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO & President, joined Tim O’Day, I-CAR Chair and President/COO Boyd Group; Jim Roach, I-CAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR

Mark Hutchens Named Chief Financial Officer at Service King

April 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the appointment of Mark Hutchens as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Hutchens comes to Service King with more than 25 years of relevant experience in finance, as well as leadership positions in operations, business development, supply-chain, and international. Until December 2018, he served as Executive Vice President and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Thunder Bay

April 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada the addition of Fix Auto Thunder Bay South to its network. Opening their doors back in 1924, the Badanai family has served customers needing collision repair services for a 95 years “It’s this rich history in the industry that makes us so excited to welcome George Badanai and his team to the […]

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

AirPro Files for Digitized ADAS Targets Patent

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced today that it has filed for patent protection on a new product that brings Cognitive Augmented Reality (CAR) to present digitized calibration targets to vehicles requiring ADAS calibrations. Nicknamed “Project Auggie,” CAR Targets, will dramatically reduce the expense to repair facilities and consumers in need of safe and reliable ADAS calibrations. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AirPro Diagnostics, Patents, Recalibration

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