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New Jersey Governor Nominates Tracy Thompson as Insurance Fraud Prosecutor

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy officially nominated Tracy Thompson to become insurance fraud prosecutor of the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, a position which is subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate. Thompson has been acting insurance fraud prosecutor.  “I am confident that Tracy Thompson’s nomination as insurance fraud prosecutor will further […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Fraud, New Jersey, People

CARSTAR Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in South Dakota

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Network now operates in 34 states in the U.S. CARSTAR announced the addition of its first collision repair center in South Dakota to its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities. With the addition, CARSTAR has expanded its U.S. footprint to 34 states. CARSTAR Collision Center-Rapid City, part of Granite Buick GMC and Granite Nissan, is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, South Dakota

Universal Technical Institute Reports Revenue Down 4.4% in Fiscal Second Quarter

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) reported financial results for the fiscal 2018 second quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for the quarter were $80.7 million, compared to $82.5 million for the prior year period. The year-over-year revenue variance was primarily attributable to a 4.4 percent decrease in UTI’s average student population. Operating expenses for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Universal Technical Institute

Consumers Union Says Uber, Waymo Crashes Raise Safety Concerns with Self-Driving Cars

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports, today called on companies developing automated driving systems, including Uber and Waymo, to take a safe and transparent approach to the testing and commercial use of self-driving vehicles. Crashes involving Uber and Waymo vehicles occurred recently during testing on public roads. Uber’s crash led the company to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Consumers Union, Uber, Waymo

Fix Automotive Network Conference Brings Brands Together in Niagara Falls

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Network 2018 Conference

The Fix Automotive Network (FAN), that consists of Fix Auto, Speedy Auto Service and NOVUS Glass, came together in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada for their first national conference as one family with one vision. In 2017, Fix Auto World announced an agreement to purchase several glass and automotive aftermarket companies, previously owned by the Skidmore […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Fix Auto

UK’s RAC Adds Telematics Diagnostic Monitoring and Repair Referrals to Usage-Based Insurance Program

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Insurer will monitor diagnostic trouble codes and offer preemptive maintenance alerts and referrals for its usage-based insurance customers Every driver taking out RAC Black Box Car Insurance who opts for complimentary RAC breakdown coverage or already has existing RAC roadside assistance coverage is now automatically being given access to the RAC’s new state-of-the art ‘connected’ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, RAC, Telematics, Usage-Based Insurance

Knox Auto Parts Acquires Auto Recycling Facility in Alabama

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Knox Auto Parts announced it has purchased B&D Automotive in Birmingham, Ala., expanding the family owned business to its third automotive recycling facility. “When the opportunity to move in to the Birmingham market became available we felt it was a natural fit. Strategically the location gives us the ability to be in a large market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Knox Auto Parts, Recycler, Team PRP

Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair Launches Motormouth Campaign

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair and Service (MNCARS) announced the launch of its Motormouth campaign to enable automotive professionals to promote auto service and collision repair careers. MNCARS has created a toolbox of information to help individuals get started. The Motormouth toolbox contains a variety of resources, tips and materials to help industry members get […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service, Workforce Development

BASF Receives 13th General Motors Supplier of the Year Award

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF was named a 2017 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the thirteenth time since 2002. The award is presented to suppliers who distinguish themselves by meeting performance metrics for quality, execution, innovation, and total enterprise cost.   “This is an opportunity for General Motors to honor those suppliers who are truly the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, General Motors, Supplier of the Year Award

California DMV Issues 16 Citations at Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers in Los Angeles County

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted an enforcement operation in Los Angeles County aimed at combating unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. DMV investigators targeted 24 locations in the Wilmington area and issued 16 misdemeanor citations for offenses such as operating as an unlicensed dismantler or auto repair facility, or unlicensed dealer. DMV investigators […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Dismantlers

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