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National Auto Body Council Extends Deadline for Annual Award Entries

September 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council announced that the deadline for 2019 NABC Awards entries have been extended to September 31. This is the seventh year that NABC has held these awards. Entries in the NABC Body Shop Image Award and NABC Award of Distinction categories can be submitted online here.  The NABC Body Shop Image […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council

GM Debuts Digital Vehicle Platform with Increased Bandwidth and Cybersecurity on Cadillac CT5

September 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM digital vehicle platform

Will be installed on most GM vehicles globally by 2023. General Motors President Mark Reuss debuted the company’s all-new electronic platform necessary for its next-generation of vehicles, EVs, active safety, infotainment and connectivity features, and the evolution of the Super Cruise driver assistance feature. These and many other advancements are central to GM’s vision for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, General Motors

Private Equity Firm Reported Partnering with PPG in Bid to Acquire Axalta

September 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to a report by Reuters, PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:PPG) and the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC (CDR) are among groups considering acquiring Axalta Coating Systems Inc. (NYSE:AXTA). Also reported to be considering a bid for Axalta is a partnership between Platinum Equity LLC, and Koch Industries Inc. According to Reuters, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Axalta Coating Systems, PPG Industries, Private Equity

NHTSA, EPA Move to Revoke California Exemption on Fuel Economy Standards

September 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an initial step towards finalizing the proposed Safer, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule by issuing a final action entitled the “One National Program Rule,” which will enable the federal government to provide nationwide uniform fuel […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Center for Auto Safety, Emissions, Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations, U.S. EPA

Auto Care Association and AASA Partner on Vehicle Data Access Education Campaign

September 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announced a strategic partnership to educate and activate the industry and consumers in the fight for access to, and control of, vehicle data through the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. national consumer education campaign. The education initiative was created to engage car owners, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Data Access, Right to Repair, Telematics

CARSTAR Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in Minnesota

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Bighley Auto Body

CARSTAR announced the opening of its first Minnesota location, CARSTAR Bighley Auto Body, located at 2409 Margaret Street N., in North St. Paul. A three-generation business for this family of repairers, Mike Bighley, owner of CARSTAR Bighley Auto Body, has grown up in the industry. Sweeping floors, washing cars and cleaning the parking lot were […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Minnesota, Network Affiliations

Women’s Industry Network Supports Headbands of Hope

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Earlier this year, WIN hosted its 2019 Educational Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. During the three days, members listened to a variety of speakers that discussed the theme of “Navigating Tomorrow Together.” One of the keynote sessions featured Headbands of Hope founder, Jess Ekstrom. Back in 2012 after an internship with a wish-granting organization, she […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Women's Industry Network

Boyd Group Proposes Corporate Conversion Plan

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced a proposed conversion from an income trust to a corporation structure effective January 1, 2020. According to Boyd, by converting the Fund to a corporation it can expand its investor base and improve liquidity by simplifying the organization’s capital structure and adopting one that is more generally accepted […]

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Global Automotive Recycling Associations Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

September 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Recycling Associations of the Australia, United Kingdom, United States, and Malaysia have signed an historic agreement to increase collaboration, cooperation and communications to provide a united global voice for the Automotive Recycling Industry. The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) and the Auto Parts and Recycling Association of Australia (APRAA) initiated the Memorandum […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Parts and Recycling Association of Australia, Motor Trades Association of Australia

ASA Urges Veto Override for New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation

September 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association asks repairers to contact state legislators encouraging override vote for HB 664.  The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact state lawmakers and urge them to override Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent veto of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) collision repair procedures legislation. ASA has created an online form for repairers to […]

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

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