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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

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

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