Toyota Canada has selected Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network, as their strategic partner to administer and manage the Toyota Certified Collision Centre and Lexus Certified Collision Centre programs. The programs are open to dealership and independent collision repair facilities across Canada. Participation in the Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Centre […]
Women’s Industry Network Conference Early-Bird Conference Registration Deadline Wednesday
Discounted early bird registration for the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) 2019 Educational Conference ends Wednesday, March 13. This year’s Conference, “Navigating Tomorrow Together,” will be held May 6-8, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Registration is available online. Members registering by March 13 will receive a discounted rate of $300. After March 13, the member rate […]
CARSTAR Celebrates Female Collision Repair Franchise Partner Leadership
Across North America, more than 50 women are at the helm of CARSTAR collision repair centers. Today, more than 50 women are in leadership roles at CARSTAR locations across North America. CARSTAR, which offers independent collision repair facility owners an opportunity to grow and succeed as part of a dynamic North American network, provides female […]
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Updated Overtime Proposal
The proposed rule would boost standard salary level to $35,308 per year. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) yesterday announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would make more than a million more American workers eligible for overtime. Under currently enforced law, employees with a salary below $455 per week ($23,660 annually) must be […]
Lord Corporation Reported Exploring Possible $3 Billion Sale
According to a report by Bloomberg, Lord Corporation, the manufacturer of Fusor-brand adhesives and sealants used in the collision repair industry, is exploring a sale that the publication reported could value the company at as much $3 billion. In January, the Cary, N.C.-based company announced it had achieved $1 billion in annual sales for the […]
Copart Acquires Vincent Auto Solutions
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) announced the acquisition of Vincent Auto Solutions (VAS) located in Greenville, Ky. VAS has been remarketer of total-loss and fleet vehicles in the western Kentucky region for over a decade. “I’m extremely pleased with this acquisition. Not only do we expand our operational footprint in western Kentucky, but we also add […]
Robot 3D Prints Replacement Bracket onto Headlight Assembly
Australia’s Swinburne University of Technology reported that its Repairbot project has achieved a major milestone, using a robot to successfully 3D print a replacement lug on an automotive headlamp assembly. The Repairbot project is an industry collaboration with Tradiebot, supported by collision repair facility operator AMA Group, and backed by the federal government via the […]
Caroline Lacasse Named Director of Canadian Collision Industry Forum
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, after conducting a nationwide search, announced the appointment of Caroline Lacasse as director of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). Lacasse has been involved in the automotive industry for more than 20 years, with a special focus on training and organizational development. During her career, she has worked […]
European Commission Fines Car Safety Equipment Suppliers $413 Million in Antitrust Settlement
Three suppliers conspired to raise prices on seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels to Volkswagen and BMW. The European Commission announced March 5 that it has fined Autoliv and TRW a total of €368,277,000 ($413.5 million) for breaching EU antitrust rules by participating in a cartel to raise the prices of automotive safety parts. Takata, the […]
1Collision Adds 10th Collision Repair Center to its Network in Minnesota
The 1Collision Network announced that Jerald Stiele, a 1Collision Network shop owner, has acquired The Collision Center in Golden Valley, Minn. The store is Stiele’s second location, and the 10th 1Collision affiliated location in the state. Stiele said, “Hopkins Auto Body is delighted to grow our business with the acquisition of Collision Center, with a […]
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