CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for News

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists Acquires AWRS Midwest

December 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, LLC (AWRS) announced the acquisition of AWRS Midwest effective December 11. The acquisition includes locations in the following cities: St. Louis, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Kansas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville, Fort Smith) Central Arkansas (Little Rock) Northern Louisiana (Shreveport, Bossier) East Texas (Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches) Mike Riley, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas

CARSTAR Forecasts Adding 120 Collision Repair Centers to Network in 2019

December 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR, the collision repair network of independently owned and operated repair facilities, announced it plans to add 120 locations to its network in 2019. So far in 2018, CARSTAR added more than 90 stores to its North American network. The network crossed the 600-facility milestone when it opened in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, in July 2018. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR

Toyota Motor North America Selects OEConnection for Mechanical Parts Marketing Program

December 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection LLC (OEC) in partnership with Toyota Motor North America, is launching a comprehensive mechanical parts ordering and fulfillment program. The program interfaces through the OEC RepairLink solution for Toyota dealers in the United States. With the “Toyota Mechanical Parts Program,” powered by RepairLink, Toyota dealers can offer exclusive pricing support to their mechanical repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, OEConnection, OEM Parts, Toyota Motor Sales

IAA Announces Open New Location in Flint, Michigan

December 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), announced the opening of its new facility in Flint, Mich. The new branch is IAA’s third location serving the northern Midwest market of Michigan. The site boasts a new state-of-the-art facility and its 18 acres allow for future expansion. “The new facility […]

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

Registration Opens for 2019 HD Repair Forum

December 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the 2019 HD Repair Forum is now open. Last year’s premier event proved a milestone for the heavy-duty collision repair industry. The 2019 event takes place April 2-3, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Registration is available online. Brian Nessen, co-founder and director of the HD Repair Forum, said, “Up until to the 2018 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum

Most Influential Women Award Nominations Deadline January 14

December 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The nomination deadline is approaching for the Women’s Industry Network’s prestigious Most Influential Women Awards. Nominations will be accepted through January 14, 2019. Women working in any segment of the collision repair industry are eligible for consideration. The winners will be recognized at an awards gala held during the 2019 WIN Educational Conference, May 6-8, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Most Influential Women Award, Women's Industry Network

Collision Repair Education Foundation Offering $200,000 in Student Grants and Scholarships

December 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its 2019 grant and scholarship application period is now open to high school and post-secondary collision students who will be attending career and technical schools and colleges in the fall. The Foundation and its industry supporters offer over $200,000 in grants and scholarships annually, as part of their […]

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

Subaru Opening Certification Program Enrollment to Independent Collision Repair Facilities

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Subaru Certification

Independent collision repairers can enroll in the OEM certification program starting next year. Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the Subaru Certified Collision Network (SCCN) will open enrollment to independent collision centers across the country starting January 1, 2019. After a successful pilot in March 2018, and retailer enrollment in June 2018, Subaru is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEM Certification, Subaru

AkzoNobel and National Auto Body Council Merge Vehicle Donation Programs

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

This holiday season, even more people in need and the organizations that help them are getting support for getting around, thanks to the merger of two recycled vehicle donation programs programs. AkzoNobel is combining its Acoat Selected Benevolence Program with the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides initiative. The latter has its roots in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

Christine Taylor and Carolyn Kindle Betz Promoted at Enterprise Holdings

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Holdings Inc. announced the promotion of Christine Taylor to President and Chief Operating Officer and the promotion of Carolyn Kindle Betz to President of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The move makes both senior executives among the highest-ranking women in the global car rental, automotive and travel industries. The promotions mark another milestone for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, People

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 723
  • 724
  • 725
  • 726
  • 727
  • …
  • 1058
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Diagnostics Donations Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • Record 73 Million Drivers Expected on Roads for Thanksgiving November 25, 2025
  • Wesco Group to Acquire National Coatings & Supplies November 25, 2025
  • US Department of Labor Recovers Over $218,000 in Back Wages for Workers at California Towing Company November 25, 2025
  • BASF Coatings Opens New Lean Laboratory in Germany November 25, 2025
  • Mitchell Adds Seven Alternative Parts Suppliers to Canadian Network November 25, 2025
  • NRMA Insurance Joins ACIA to Address Australia’s Collision Repair Workforce Shortage November 25, 2025
  • Consumer Sentiment Matches Record Low Level in November November 24, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in