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UK National Body Repair Association Partners with CAPS for Secure Data Exchange

August 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced a new partnership agreement with CAPS that will support members in the highly complex area of exchanging collision repair data. “We are delighted to be partnering with the NBRA as its preferred choice for data exchange services. CAPS has recently moved onto Microsoft Azure, which is widely regarded […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

CARSTAR Announces Top Collision Repair Shop Awards at Conference

August 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR franchises In United States and Canada recognized for excellence. For the first time at its annual conference, CARSTAR North America recognized both United States and Canadian CARSTAR owners and business groups throughout its network for their leadership and performance. In the categories for top system award winners, Michael Macaluso, President, CARSTAR North America, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, CARSTAR

Costa Steps Down as President of Driven Brands Paint & Collision Division

August 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jose Costa has stepped down as group president for the Driven Brands Paint & Collision division that includes Maaco, CARSTAR and Drive N Style. Collectively, the Paint & Collision division brands brands operate more than 1,000 locations across North America and generate more than $1.2 billion in annual system sales. Before assuming this role in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Driven Brands, People

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Down in July Compared to June

August 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wholesale Used Vehicle Price July 2017

According to ADESA report July prices were down versus the previous month, but up over the previous year. According to the ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, average wholesale prices in July were down month-over-month and only up on a year-over-year basis largely on the strength of pickup truck prices. Drilling […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ADESA Analytical Services, Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Trends

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network on Long Island

August 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of its first two locations to serve New York metropolitan area drivers. On Long Island, CARSTAR Celebrity Chase is located at 191 Earle Ave., Lynbrook, N.Y.  The owner is Mike Manning and his son, Mike Manning, Jr.  Manning is also opening a satellite location at 476 Merrick […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, New York

Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Honda New Zealand Collision Repair Center

August 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Capital SMART Honda New Zealand

Capital S.M.A.R.T announced that it has acquired the East Auckland Body and Paint facility from Honda New Zealand. Capital S.M.A.R.T Founder and Group Operations Director Jim Vais said it was a significant opportunity for the company as it marked the beginning of a new customer stream, working with car manufacturers. “This is another major milestone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Capital S.M.A.R.T, New Zealand

Five People Sentenced in UK for Leaking Auto Insurance Customer Data

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five people who made £7,000 ($9017) from leaking more than 700 pieces of confidential data have been sentenced for bribery offences. An investigation by detectives from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) found that three Allianz Insurance employees had been individually approached and told they could be paid to leak confidential […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Data-Breach, United Kingdom

Audi Announces Partnership to Develop Solar Vehicle Roof

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car manufacturer cooperates with Hanergy. Prototype planned by end of this year. Audi and Alta Devices, a subsidiary of the Chinese solar-cell specialist, Hanergy, are working together to development a solar vehicle roof using thin-film solar cells. The aim of the partnership is to generate solar energy to increase the range of electric vehicles. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audi, Electric Vehicles

Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Launces Collision Repair Apprentice Program

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Capital S.M.A.R.T, the Australia-based multiple collision repair facility operator with more than 40 locations in Australia and New Zealand, announced it launched its first dedicated apprentice training site. S.M.A.R.T has created an accelerated program in partnership with PPG and Kangan Automotive Centre of Excellence which will enable its apprentices to develop their skills quickly by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T, New Zealand, PPG Industries

Assured Performance Announces Agreement with VECO Experts

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Assured Performance Network announced that they have entered into a new business services agreement with Vehicle Collision Experts, LLC (VECO Experts) that designates the firm as a preferred provider of optional in-shop repair quality support services. VECO Experts provides services such as technical training lessons for shop personnel, distribution of monthly quality and equipment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Assured Performance Network, VECO Experts

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