While down, the NFIB average monthly optimism sets all-time record high in 2017. Increasing concerns over shortage of qualified workers. Small business confidence increased after the 2016 election and remained in the stratosphere for all of 2017, making last year an all-time record setter for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small […]
Florida Insurers Identify Assignment of Benefits Abuse and Auto Safety as Top Legislative Priorities
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) called on the Florida Legislature to address assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse and distracted driving as top priorities for the 2018 Florida Legislative Session. PCI believes AOB reform should be a central part of any discussion of hurricane preparedness and response this session, as Florida was battered […]
ClaimRide Partners with Turo for Insurance Vehicle Replacement
ClaimRide, the facilitator of transportation network services for the insurance industry, announced a partnership with the carsharing marketplace, Turo. Under the alliance, ClaimRide will now offer Turo as a replacement vehicle solution on their mobile platform. ClaimRide provides a solution to provide access to transportation services such as Turo and Uber as an enhancement to […]
Indiana Collision Repair Anti-Steering Bill Scheduled for Hearing January 11
Indiana Senate Bill 164 (SB 164) that seeks to place anti-steering restriction on both collision repair facilities and insurers is on the agenda for the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee meeting this Thursday, January 11. As our January 3 article explained, the legislation seeks to define and prohibit several practices by both collision repair facilities […]
Jeff Labanovich Named Associate Vice President, Operations at CARSTAR Canada
CARSTAR North America announced that longtime CARSTAR franchise partner Jeff Labanovich has joined the corporate team as Associate Vice-President of Operations, for CARSTAR Canada. Labanovich spent years as a successful CARSTAR multi-store operator in Oshawa, Ontario, having joined the network in 2005. He served as co-Chair of the CARSTAR Canada Advisory Council, and earned the […]
Advanced-High Strength Steel Vehicles Introductions in 2017 Increased
More than 60 steel-intensive vehicles have debuted at major automotive shows across the country in 2017 according to the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI). These vehicles represent every major vehicle segment and size, including the high-demand SUV and CUV market. “With so many new steel-intensive vehicle debuts across key vehicle segments, it truly reinforces how […]
California Bill Would Require All New Vehicles to Be Zero Emission by 2040
A bill introduced in California by Assembly member Phil Ting, AB 1745, the Clean Cars 2040 Act, would require all new passenger vehicles sold in the state after January 1, 2040 to be zero emissions. “California has long led the nation in promoting environmental protection and public health through visionary policies and technological innovations,” said […]
Consumer Trust in Autonomous Vehicles on the Rise Globally
Consumers are warming up to the concept of fully self-driving vehicles, but some roadblocks may lay ahead for automakers, according to the 2018 Deloitte Global Automotive Consumer Study. Consumers have a brighter outlook on the safety of autonomous vehicles, though concerns remain. Significantly fewer people in the 2018 study feel that autonomous cars will not […]
AASP/NJ Mourns the Loss of Board Member Anthony Sauta
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that on December 19 it lost a dear friend, supporter and current Board member with the passing of Anthony Sauta at age 59. Sauta began his automotive career over 25 years ago, working as a mechanic, then as a manager at an automotive repair […]
Maaco Recognizes Top-Performing Franchisees During Annual Convention
Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair recognized more than 60 franchisees during this year’s convention in Paradise Island, Bahamas held late fall 2017. Maaco franchisees from throughout North America were recognized for several achievements including outstanding sales performance, operational excellence, leadership, growth and overall performance. “Each year, it’s an honor to recognize the top performers […]
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