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FCA US Invests $30 Million on Autonomous Driving and ADAS Testing Facility

September 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

FCA US announced that it has invested more than $30 million at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan to further development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies. The all-new facility, which begins testing programs in September, features a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature evaluation area and a high-tech command center. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, FCA, Openings

Fix Auto UK Acquires Majority Stake in Franchise Collision Repair Center

September 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has invested directly in one of its own franchisees. In what its say may be the first of many similar investments, the organization has acquired a majority share of Fix Auto Goole and in doing so the UK operation has taken ownership of its own collision repair center. The six-figure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

Copart Opens Seventh Location in Brazil

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its seventh location in Brazil. The facility is located at Estrada da Roseira, 6.725, bairro Borda do Campo, São Jose dos Pinhais, near the city of Curitiba, the capital of the State of Parana. The new Curitiba location, which can store up to 7,000 vehicles, is strategically located […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brazil, Copart, Openings

Terrence Hahn Officially Joins Axalta As Chief Executive Officer Today

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE : AXTA ) today announced that Terrence Hahn has officially joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who will continue at Axalta as Non-Executive Chairman. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors, expanding the Board’s size from eight to nine Directors. Axalta previously announced this […]

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

AASP/NJ Presents 14th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing September 17

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is gearing up for its 14th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing set for Monday, September 17 at the Colonia Country Club. Each year AASP/NJ members, vendors and others in the automotive community gather on the green to pay tribute to former Board member Lou […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Golf Outing

Marty Hollingshead to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that its Nominating Committee has selected Marty Hollingshead, President of Northlake Auto Recyclers in Hammond, Ind. as its nominee for Association Secretary for 2018-2019.   Hollingshead brings decades of experience in the industry to the Association’s Executive Committee.  He will be formally confirmed by the ARA Board of Directors during […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

NABC Recycled Rides Program Presents Five Restored Vehicles to New Jersey Veterans

August 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC Recycled Rides NJ 2018

Event marks 1,800th vehicle presentation for the NABC Recycled Rides program. On Wednesday, August 29, a group of New Jersey military veterans experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a car to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, New Jersey, Recycled Rides

PPG Announces New Paint and Coatings R&D Center in China

August 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced it has acquired land in Tianjin, China where it plans to build a new, paint and coatings research and development (R&D) center. Plans for the facility, which will be located in the Tianjin Economical and Technological Development Area (TEDA) and is scheduled to be completed in 2021, are currently being finalized. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, PPG Industries

Brownsville, Texas Regains Top Spot as Safest Driving City in America

August 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 14th annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, released yesterday, named Brownsville, Texas, the city with America’s safest drivers. Based on Allstate claims data, the report aims to shine a spotlight on safe driving leading up to the busy Labor Day travel weekend – a particularly deadly time of year on the road, according to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, Best Drivers Report

KAR Auction Services Partners with Jefferson Awards Foundation

August 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR) announced its partnership with the Jefferson Awards Foundation. The Jefferson Awards Foundation (JAF) is dedicated to celebrating and inspiring public service. As a Champion partner, KAR will support and promote the Jefferson Awards’ mission by recognizing employees for volunteer work in their communities. “Giving back to the community is one […]

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