Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting made sure that local military families and veterans had the food they needed for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday during its 2019 National Convention in Boca Raton, Fla. in November. Maaco franchisees, many of whom are veterans, took time out to package 150 food baskets, containing all the ingredients needed […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Nashville
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Nashville, Tennessee. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location previously operated as Whaley Body Shop and has been part of the community for over 60 years and at the current location since 1982. Nicknamed “Music City, USA,” Nashville is the capital and […]
US Economy Projected to Continue Slow and Steady Growth in 2020-2021
The U.S. economy, buoyed by low unemployment rates along with robust consumer spending, marked its longest expansion in history this summer yet the pace of growth has cooled. Get ready for a continued slowdown ahead, as growth slides from 2.9% a year ago to 2.3% this year, and to 1.7% in 2020-21, according to University […]
Central Massachusetts I-CAR Committee Axe Tournament Raises Thousands for Collision Repair Schools
On November 14, over 30 industry vendors, auto body instructors, members of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) and I-CAR representatives gathered for the Central Massachusetts I-CAR Committee’s inaugural Axe Tournament. The event, held at Half Axe in Marlborough, Mass., served as a fundraiser for the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in […]
Vehicle Data Access Petition to Congress Reaches 15,000 Signatures
A petition created by the national education and advocacy campaign Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. reached 15,000 petition signatures on Friday, Nov. 22, marking a significant milestone in the effort to ensure drivers have direct access to and control of their car data. “Support for a driver’s right to choose who controls their car […]
AASP/NJ Supports Career Fair
On November 21, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) participated as a sponsor of the New Jersey Area High School/College Transportation Career Fair at the Mercedes Benz Learning & Performance Center in Robbinsville which was organized by the Collision Repair Education Foundation. AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant, President Jerry McNee and […]
Consumer Confidence Continues to Propel Economy Forward
University of Michigan research sees consumer spending increasing in 2020. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 96.8 in November 2019, posting its third monthly increase, but remained slightly below last November’s 97.5. The Expectations Index rose slightly to 87.3 from last month’s 84.2 but remained below last year’s 88.1. The Current Conditions Index fell to […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds New Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario
Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto Cornwall has joined its network in Ontario. Owner David Andre has been in the automotive industry for 25 years, with 10 of those years as a shop owner. “It was a combination of family history and a passion for repairing cars that got me into the industry initially,” […]
U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers Preliminary Nine-Month 2019 Results Show 13% Underwriting Income Increase
A.M Best reports the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry’s net underwriting income improved in the first nine months of 2019 by 13% compared with the same prior-year period to $4.5 billion, as growth in net earned premiums offset year-over-year increases in incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses, underwriting expenses and policyholder dividends. This financial review is […]
Driving the Future Theme for the May 3-5 WIN Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced details on its next Educational Conference being held May 3-5in Newport Beach, Calif. “Driving the Future” is the 2020 theme for the two-and-a-half-day event that brings education, connection and celebration to collision industry professionals each year. “Being held in one of the most iconic locations in California, Newport Beach […]
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