National AutoBody Research (NABR) announced the creation of its Collision Research Panel, a nationwide research panel of body shops to gather an extensive data set of actual repair data on insurer paid not-included procedures and operations, labor rates, labor rate concessions, and other manually entered estimate line items. To join the panel, shops can enroll […]
August Retail New-Vehicle Sales Projected for Largest Gain of 2018
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive project 1.3 percent increase in retail sales. Annual sales forecast revised upward. New-vehicle retail sales in August are expected to rise from a year ago according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales are projected to reach 1,280,400 units, a 1.3 percent increase compared […]
National Auto Body Council Award Nomination Deadline September 15
The National Auto Body Council is reminding those interested in submitting nominations for its award program of the upcoming September 15 deadline. Stories about past NABC Award winners and nomination forms are available online. NABC’s Awards Program recognizes individuals and businesses whose actions and contributions have positively impacted their community and demonstrated the professionalism and […]
AASP/NJ Hosts a Day with Mike Anderson and Friends September 29
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will present a day with noted industry expert Mike Anderson from Collision Advice and friends on Saturday, September 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gran Centurions in Clark, N.J. There is no charge for AASP/NJ members to attend this event; non-members pay $300. […]
3M Annual Training Forum Helps Collision Repair Instructors Stay Current on Latest Technology
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division has stepped up its efforts to help America’s collision repair instructors deliver the best possible education to their students through the 3M Technical Training Forum, an annual educational program held at 3M World Headquarters in St. Paul, Minn. Two four-day sessions are held at no cost for secondary and post-secondary trade […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Accepting Nominations for Instructor of the Year
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Instructor of the Year award that recognizes the achievement of secondary and post-secondary collision school instructors. A nomination form is available online. An instructor must be nominated by a third party. However, the third party should notify the nominated instructor prior […]
Elite Body Shop Solutions Launches Online Academy
Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions, announced the launch of Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Academy. This online academy is designed to offer unique and fresh educational solutions for collision industry professionals seeking a competitive advantage for their businesses. In addition to the free Elite Webinar Series the company has been hosting on […]
Coalition Launches Campaign to Oppose Section 232 Auto Tariffs
The Driving American Jobs Coalition, a group representing the United States’ auto manufacturers, parts suppliers, auto dealers, parts distributors, retailers, and vehicle service providers, announced the formation of a new coalition to oppose potential new tariffs on imported automobiles and motor vehicle parts. In July, the U.S. Department of Commerce heard testimony from OEM and […]
Motor Vehicle Deaths Estimated to Remain Stable in First Half of 2018
National Safety Council cautions that if trend continues, U.S. could see its third straight year with as many as 40,000 roadway deaths. Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate the recent upward trend in motor vehicle deaths has continued its leveling off, with the number of fatalities in the first six months of 2018 […]
AMA Group, Australian Robotics Firm Developing Collision Repair-Bot for Plastic Parts
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) in Australia is supporting a collaborative project with Tradiebot Industries to deliver the world’s first automated vehicle panel repair system. As part of the project, Tradiebot Industries will collaborate with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC) on developing […]
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