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Research Reveals Worst Roads and Habits of New York City Drivers

June 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research from NYU and connected car company Dash provides insights on bad driving behaviors of New York drivers across the boroughs. In an example of how connected car data can be used, Dash, the New York City connected car platform, teamed up with New York University’s Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management to analyze […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Telematics

Tesla’s Musk Says Company-Owned Collision Repair Centers Opening in Top 10 U.S. Markets this Month

June 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Promises dramatic improvement in cost and time for body repairs. At Tesla’s 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting on Tuesday, Elon Musk, Tesla’s Chairman and CEO, provided an update on the vehicle manufacturer’s previously announced plans to open its own collision repair centers. In response to a question about the the expansion of Tesla service centers and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tesla

Micro Auto Paint & Supplies Named BASF Distributor of the Year

June 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Micro Auto Paint & Supplies won the BASF Automotive Refinish 2017 Distributor of the Year award at the annual ColorSource conference.  Approximately 135 of BASF’s single-line distribution partners attended the conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. “Micro has been a critically important BASF partner in the Midwest for over 30 years,” said Denise Kingstrom, Distribution Director, Automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, PBE Distributor

UK National Body Repair Association Calls on Insurers to Address Collision Repair Cost Inflation

June 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA), the trade body for collision repairers in the UK, is calling on the insurance industry to do more in helping repairers keep up with rising costs. The announcement follows recent news that Audatex will be increasing their prices up 3.5 percent in the UK starting July 1. According to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Inflation, Labor Rates, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Hire More Than 8,500 College Graduates in U.S.

June 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 5,800 Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations throughout the U.S. plan to hire 8,500 college graduates into the Enterprise Management Training program and 2,000 interns into the Management Internship program this year. The company also plans to hire an additional 500 graduates in Canada. And for the first time, ties are not required. “This more flexible […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Workforce Development

The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops Now Available in Audio Version

June 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Secrets of America's Greatest Body Shops

The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops is now available in an audio version according to Dave Luehr, author of the book and his co-author, Stacey Phillips, announced that as of yesterday, people can purchase an audio version of the book that was released last year. “I felt that the book was very well received […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audiobook

Fix Auto Australia Adds Collision Repair Facility to Network in New South Wales

June 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Australia is pleased to announce the addition of Fix Auto Shoalhaven to its network in New South Wales. Fix Auto Shoalhaven’s owner-operator, Ron McGuire, has over 35 years’ experience in the collision repair industry. Having begun his career in the food industry, he was soon inspired by his brother’s panel shop, and began […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto Australia, Network Affiliations, New South Wales

GM and Honda Partner on Battery Development

June 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) and Honda (NYSE:HMC) announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American market. Under […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, General Motors, Honda

AkzoNobel’s Dave Smith Passes Away

June 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced that Dave Smith, Regional Sales Leader for the U.S. East Market, passed away May 28. In a statement, the paint system manufacturer said: It is with great sadness that AkzoNobel announces the death of our dear friend and colleague, Dave Smith, who passed away on May 28, 2018. Dave was much respected by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Obituary

Mercedes-Benz Launches Vehicle Subscription Plan in the U.S.

June 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mercedes Benz Collection

Pilot program that includes insurance, roadside assistance and maintenance will be available in Nashville and Philadelphia. Mercedes-Benz  yesterday launched its Mercedes-Benz Collection subscription service. The program, that was announced in April, is a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and Mercedes-Benz dealers, Mercedes-Benz Collection allows subscribers to switch between different types of vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mercedes-Benz

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