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New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace to Fall for Fifth Time in 2018

July 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Retail SAAR— July 2017 to July 2018

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive project 3.2 percent decrease on selling-day adjusted basis. Maintains full year forecast. New-vehicle retail sales in July are expected to fall from a year ago on a selling-day-adjusted basis, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.  Retail sales are projected to reach 1,156,200 units, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

IAA Opens New Facility in Wichita

July 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR), announced the opening of its newly relocated and modernized Wichita, Kan. facility. The newly opened branch offers customers more than twice the storage of its previous location, expanded drop zones and an improved vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings

Auto Care Association Establishes Partnership with American Council of Young Political Leaders 

July 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association kicked off its new partnership with the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) by hosting a seven-person delegation of rising political leaders from Australia in Washington, D.C. on July 23. Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey hosted a dinner for the delegation, also attended by Auto Care Association […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Council of Young Political Leaders, Australia, Auto Care Association

AASP/NJ Releases Auto Body License Renewal Guide

July 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AASP/NJ has released a useful guide for its members designed to help them successfully complete their 2018 Auto Body License Renewal before the September 30 deadline. The guide, prepared by AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant, is exclusively available to current AASP/NJ members. Every year, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission makes a few changes to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Licensing, New Jersey

PPG Foundation Supports Scholarships Through Collision Repair Education Foundation

July 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Recognizing the escalating need for qualified technicians in the collision repair industry, the PPG Foundation, in collaboration with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, has awarded scholarships to five worthy students who have confirmed their interest in automotive repair and refinish careers. The scholarships are part of an overall commitment by the foundations to help provide […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, PPG Industries, Scholarships

Root Insurance Expands Into Maryland, North Dakota

July 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root Insurance logo

Root Insurance announced that it is now available vehicle owners in both Maryland and North Dakota. The company, that recently announced an expanded staff presence at its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, plans to offer coverage nationwide by 2019. Root uses smartphone technology and data science to understand actual driving behavior, the primary factor in determining […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Maryland, North Dakota, Root Insurance

BASF Launches eLearning Training Modules for Collision Repair and Restoration Centers

July 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings announced it has launched BASF eLearning, online training courses for collision repair and restoration centers. Glasurit and R-M recertification were the first courses to go digital. Certified technicians whose two-year certification in nearing expiration can log on, take the appropriate course through online learning modules, and have their certification renewed immediately. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Technical Training

Painters Supply Acquires Cooper Color

July 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of Cooper Color, Inc. with two locations in Missouri and Illinois. Cooper Color was founded in 1997 and operates locations in Arnold, Mo. and Bellville, Ill. “Cooper Color is a strong PPG Platinum Distributor with a solid reputation of providing industry-leading products and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Illinois, Missouri, Painters Supply and Equipment Co., PBE Distributor

Axalta Names Terence Hahn New CEO, Release Second Quarter Earnings

July 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Former Honeywell and Air Products exec to lead coatings manufacturer. Second quarter sales up over 10 percent. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced the appointment of Terrence Hahn as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 4, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who served as Axalta’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2013. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s […]

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

Perkins Bill That Supports Collision Repair Schools Heads to President’s Desk

July 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Following a successful vote on the measure in the Senate on Monday, the bill will now head to the president’s desk where he has indicated he will sign it into law. “The Perkins reauthorization provides critical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association for Career and Technical Education, Business Roundtable, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, legislation, Perkins Career Education Act, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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