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Elite Body Shop Solutions Launches Online Academy

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

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Coalition Launches Campaign to Oppose Section 232 Auto Tariffs

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Alliance, Auto Care Association, Global Automakers, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tariffs, U.S. Department of Commerce

Motor Vehicle Deaths Estimated to Remain Stable in First Half of 2018

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Safety Council, Traffic Fatalities

AMA Group, Australian Robotics Firm Developing Collision Repair-Bot for Plastic Parts

August 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AMA Group, Australia, Robotics, Tradiebot Industries

Root Insurance Raises $100 Million Funding, Enters Oregon Auto Insurance Market

August 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root Insurance, the car insurance company that incorporates individual driving behavior in every quote, announced yesterday $100 million in Series D funding. This latest round, led by Tiger Global Management, raises Root’s valuation to $1 billion and provides additional capital to deepen penetration in existing markets, expand into new states, and fuel hiring plans, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Root Insurance, Venture Capital

Copart Opens of New Location in Spartanburg, South Carolina

August 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its newest South Carolina location at 1921 Nazareth Church Road in Spartanburg. “We’re ready to expand our footprint in the Upstate region of South Carolina,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “The new Spartanburg location adds 96 acres of land to provide service to auto buyers and sellers. […]

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National Auto Body Council Announces Growth in New Industry Partner Memberships

August 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced a growing roster of new and current members who have stepped up to the organization’s newly established Level 1 and 2 Industry Partner membership levels.   To date, 33 companies have joined or renewed their membership at the top tier Industry Partner levels to support NABC’s community service initiatives […]

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Caliber Collision Virginia Location Marks MSO’s 600th Collision Repair Center in U.S.

August 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Newest center located in Virginia Beach. Caliber Collision, the largest collision repair company in the U.S., celebrated a major milestone in the company’s history with the opening of its 600th location in Virginia Beach, Va. today.  Caliber’s 600 centers are located across 19 states and the District of Columbia. “The continued growth of our company […]

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Auto Care Association Announces Internship Grant Recipients

August 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association has selected the 2018 recipients of the Auto Care Internship Grant. Thirteen students received scholarships of $2,500 to contribute to the costs of round-trip travel from their permanent address to the internship location, lodging, utilities and food. The 2018 Internship Grant recipients are: Brock Marazita from Niles, Mich. attending Northwood University […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Grants

Axalta Hosts Fifth Annual Latin America Distributors Convention

August 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) held its fifth Annual Latin America Distributors Convention in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico from August 1-5 which was attended by more than 400 distributors and business partners from Mexico, Brazil, and Central America. Axalta’s global and regional leaders spoke about the Company’s new projects, programs, and innovation that are supporting customers […]

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