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Nearly 51 Million Americans to Travel This Thanksgiving, Highest Volume in a Dozen Years

November 17, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA 2017 Thanksgiving Forecast

Road trips account for 89 percent of all travelers, Travel times could be more than three times longer over the holiday week AAA projects 50.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 3.3 percent increase over last year. The 2017 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving travel […]

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Serial Litigant Permanently Enjoined From Filing Frivolous ADA Lawsuits in Arizona

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Small business in Arizona that have been the targets of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation may see some relief. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a serial litigant organization will soon be permanently barred from filing frivolous disability lawsuits against Arizona businesses. The settlement comes after Judge David M. Talamante dismissed more than 1,000 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ADA, Arizona

Zenith Education Group Closing Wyotech Campuses

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair programs in Wyoming, Pennsylvania will close. The Zenith Education Group (Zenith) announced that WyoTech campuses in Laramie, Wyo., Blairsville, Pa. and Daytona Beach, Fla. will cease enrolling new students and be taught out, providing existing student the opportunity to complete their programs. In addition, Zenith will reach out to local educational institutions, nonprofit […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Wyotech

Bruce Kings Joins Elite Body Shop Solutions Mentor Team

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bruce King, founder of Massachusetts-based King Collision Centers and well-known industry leader, has joined the growing team of Elite Mentors at Elite Body Shop Solutions, LLC. “Since retiring from King Collision, it has been an important priority for me to continue contributing to the industry,” said King, whose son Chris is now running the family […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elite Body Shop Solutions, People

Donny Seyfer Named Executive Officer of NASTF

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) named Industry veteran Donny Seyfer to replace retiring Skip Potter as NASTF Executive Officer. Seyfer brings more than 30 years’ experience as a technician, shop owner/manager, trainer and 15 years of association and trade show experience to the role. Seyfer has served on several NASTF teams including co-chairing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automotive Service Task Force, People

Registration Open for National Auto Body Council Palm Springs Golf Fundraiser

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration is now open for the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) 2018 golf fundraiser. The event takes place on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Palm Springs, Calif., at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort.  Fees for early bird registration – by December 9 – are $700 for a foursome and $185 for individual player.   Regular fees […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Palm Springs

CIF Announces 8th Annual Gala January 18 in Palm Springs

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced plans for its 8th Annual Fundraiser Gala, which will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018, between 6-8 p.m at LuLu’s California Bistro, 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Calif. Tickets can be purchased online at a discount prior to the event. A VIP package that includes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Palm Springs

Registration Open for 20 University of the Aftermarket Online Courses

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket has opened registration for 20 online courses that will begin either January 15 or March 19. These on-line courses enable motor vehicle aftermarket professionals to sharpen their professional skills and earn continuing education units (CEUs) that can be applied toward their AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Training Schedule, University of the Aftermarket

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Wyatt’s Collision Repair to its network of independently-owned repair facilities. The new network member, located at 321 East 1st St, in Gibson City, Ill.., is owned by Ken Wyatt. Wyatt grew up in the collision repair industry alongside his father, managed a large MSO company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Illinois, Network Affiliations

NSF Certifies First Automotive Recyclers in Australia

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Certified Automotive Recyclers Australia

NSF International has issued its first automotive recycler certifications to three companies in Australia. ASV Euro Car Parts in Sydney, Grant Walker Parts in Melbourne and Paradise Auto Parts in Adelaide meet all of the NSF International certification requirements, including rigorous grading, operational, labeling and traceability requirements, as well as safety and environmental compliance requirements. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASV Euro Car Parts, Australia, Certification, Grant Walker Parts, NSF International, Paradise Auto Parts, Recycler

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