The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) recently presented a check for $10,845 to Gary Noble, a technician at Louisville Collision Center, in Louisville, Ky., as a direct grant to help him in his time of need. Noble suffered a catastrophic collision last November that required a lengthy hospitalization and rehabilitation. Six months later, he has yet […]
IIHS Welcomes New AEB Rule But Disappointed in Delayed Implementation Timeline
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) welcome the new regulation from the National Highway Traffic Administration that requires automatic emergency braking (AEB) on all new passenger vehicles by September 2029. The final rule is a step forward for safety, though the long runway provided for compliance is unnecessary, IIHS-HLDI President David Harkey said. “We […]
GEICO Reports Premiums Written Up 7.3% in First Quarter
Collision claim frequency was down in range of 4-5% in the quarter, but severity was up 4-6%. Berkshire Hathaway reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2024 on May 4, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the third largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. GEICO’s premiums written were $10.796 billion in the […]
Fix Auto USA Celebrates Opening of 200th Collision Repair Center
Fix Auto USA celebrated the opening of its 200th location, Fix Auto Palm Desert South, in Palm Desert, Calif. In 2011, Fix Auto USA was founded on the mission of creating a network of high-performing, independent body shops to ensure the best quality repairs and service for all customers. The first 30 locations band together […]
Empire Auto Parts Opens Collision Repair Parts Distribution Facility in Texas
Empire Auto Parts, the distributor of aftermarket automotive parts, announced the opening of a 160,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Dallas, Texas. This marks the company’s 8th large scale distribution center and its first location Texas. The new facility is Empire Auto Parts’ 40th location. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest […]
Nine ADAS Calibration Tool Companies Submit Declarations of Conformance to Auto Glass Safety Council
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) announced that nine calibration equipment companies have provided the organization with a Declaration of Conformance to the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS). By submitting a declaration, these companies attest that their Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration tools, if used correctly, comply with the AGRSS Standard by performing […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Held Spring Impact Performance Conference in Charlotte
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held its Spring Member RDA Impact Performance Conference April 23-25 at the Embassy Suites Uptown in Charlotte N.C.. Executive Director, Ben Jacobson welcomed another record turnout, which included RDA Members, Manufacturer Partners, and Guests. Jacobson opened the meeting with two new Emerging Services initiatives. Now known as Impact Services, first […]
IIHS Calls for Crash Avoidance Features on Light Vans
Light vans involved in over 900,000 police reported crashes each year. Equipping the light vans that fulfill America’s online orders with four safety features could prevent or mitigate close to 4 out of 10 fatal crashes involving such vehicles, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows. Using federal crash data […]
Car ADAS Solutions Adds Locations in California and Michigan
Car ADAS Solutions announced two new licensees in California and Michigan. ADAS Vision, owned by Jered Tucker, is a 3,200-square-foot facility is located in Imperial, CA. Kevin Caruso, COO of Car ADAS Solutions, said that Jered has been in the collision space for many years and is a pillar in his community. “Jered prides himself […]
May 30 CIECA Webinar Examines Generative AI Fundamentals
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that the next CIECA Webinar, The Fundamentals of Generative AI, Large Language Models and Implications for the Collision Industry, will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The one-hour live broadcast will feature Gaurav (Rav) Mendiratta, CEO of SocioSquares, an AI software development and […]
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