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NABC Recycled Rides Changes Lives for Veterans During Military Appreciation Month

May 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Four years ago this May, which is designated as National Military Appreciation Month, U.S. Air Force veteran Diana Cuesta received a gift that she recalls, “forever and literally changed my life.” At the time, Cuesta says her world was limited to 1-2 square miles. That’s about the furthest she could safely drive her 1995 Honda […]

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

AutoClaims Direct Announces New Photo Estimating Mobile App

May 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoClaims Direct (ACD) announced the launch of Self(ie), an all-new, fully-enhanced version of the company’s photo estimating solution to speed up the processing and resolution of claims. The new release was built from the ground up with a modern and intuitive user interface that requires no downloads and can be white labeled for insurers. When […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACD, Photo Estimating

Fix Auto and Novus Auto Glass Announces Plans to Enter Irish Collision Repair and Glass Market

May 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto World announced its plans to develop a comprehensive aftermarket services solution in Ireland across its two franchise network brands, Fix Auto and NOVUS Glass. Operations for both brands are led by Jonathan Penny, in partnership with Denis Dineen, both seasoned industry professionals with more than 60 years’ combined experience in the collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto World, Ireland

Honda Receives Advanced High-Strength Steel Innovation Award

May 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), awarded the “Automotive Excellence Award” to Honda Motor Company for their advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) innovations in the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The award was presented today by David Anderson, senior director, automotive market, SMDI at the 17th annual […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Awards, Steel Market Development Institute

Chief University Training Courses Offer I-CAR Credits

May 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chief announced that more than 1,000 technicians, estimators and appraisers participated in it 2017 Chief University courses. Chief University makes it easy for technicians who participate in specific courses to secure I-CAR credits at no additional cost. The partnership between Chief and I-CAR, which started in 2017, helps shops reinvest funds that would otherwise go […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chief Automotive Systems, I-CAR

AASP-MN Announces Board of Directors

May 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

April marked the beginning of service for the 2018–19 Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) Board of Directors.  The association welcomed Randy Miller, Collision Specialists, Inc., Austin and Tom Archambault, St. Anthony Mobil, St. Anthony.  They join other members of the Board, which include: Will Latuff, Latuff Bros., St. Paul – President Wayne […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Board of Directors, People

Sanel Auto Parts Joins NAPA, Acquires 8 Stores

May 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sanel Auto Parts, Co. announced that the company is joining NAPA Auto Parts. Under its new name, Sanel NAPA, the company will continue to be independently owned and operated by the Segal family, the fourth generation to lead the company. The parts and paint distributor will also be purchasing eight additional NAPA stores, three in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Maine, Massachusetts, NAPA Auto Parts, New Hampshire, Sanel NAPA, Vermont

Andy Raposo Appointed GM for Fix Auto Network in Albert and Saskatchewan

May 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Automotive Network announced the appointment of Andy Raposo to General Manager, Fix Automotive Network for Alberta and Saskatchewan. “The Fix Automotive Network continues to expand in the West; especially in Alberta,” said Steve Leal, President & CEO Fix Auto World. “The team has done tremendous work in the region and I’m excited to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto Canada, People

Boyd Group Reports Sales Up 19.6% in First Quarter

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Same stores sales up 4 percent The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018. Sales increased by 19.6 percent to CA$453.3 million ($351.6 million) from CA$378.9 million ($293.9 million) in 2017, including same-store sales increases of 4.0 percent Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Earnings

NY Mercedes Dealer and North State Custom Settle Second Lawsuit

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

In what might be the final chapter in the parties’ continuing legal saga, Celebrity Auto of Westchester LLC d/b/a Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge and North State Autobahn Inc. d/b/a North State Custom announced that they have settled their second lawsuit against each other. In 2017, North State Custom filed a lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz of Goldens […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lawsuits, OEM Certification

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