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Electric Vehicle Sales Mark Another Record in Q3

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Higher incentives and more choices lead to growth in U.S. EV sales. According to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book, electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. grew by 11% year over year in the third quarter and reached record highs for both volume and market share. According to the latest counts, an estimated 346,3091 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Kelley Blue Book, New Vehicle Sales

Classic Collision Acquires New Location in Washington State

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Factory Finish in Bellevue, Wash.  “Our team has been dedicated to making the repair process as simple and stress-free as possible. We are pleased to have found Classic Collision to continue this dedication to our customers,” stated Jeff Casady, former owner of Factory Finish. “We are dedicated to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

AIA Canada Testifies in Support of Right to Repair related legislation at Senate Committee

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

At the invitation of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) appeared the evening of October 9 to testify in connection with the study of Bill C-244 and Bill C-294. On this occasion, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jean-François Champagne, CAE, Senior Vice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Right to Repair

ASE October 22 Webinar to Examine Aftermarket Restoration Sheet

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Aftermarket Restoration Sheet Metal-Pros, Cons & Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).” Automotive aftermarket sheet metal manufacturing has been an industry standard since the 1970s and many times the reputation for these parts is less […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aftermarket Parts, ASE, Restoration, Webinars

Rochelle Schuette Named Digital Transformation Manager at AkzoNobel

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that Rochelle Schuette is appointed Digital Transformation Manager for its North America Vehicle Refinish business unit. Rochelle joined AkzoNobel in 2019 and has made significant contributions to AkzoNobel’s digital offering, particularly as it pertains to the customer digital journey. Her primary focus to date has been Carbeat, AkzoNobel’s patented, intuitive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Celebrates 2024 PiN Master Winners

October 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Refinish raised $30,000 to support industry careers through the Education Foundation. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) celebrated the winners of the 2024 PiN Master Challenge, held in conjunction with LKQ Refinish’s 5th Annual Hood Master Challenge on August 29 at The Bell Tower in Nashville, Tenn. This year’s victors won a Craftsman Tool […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, LKQ Refinish, PiN Master Challenge, Workforce Development

Boyd Group Reports Nearly 100 Locations Temporarily Closed Due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

October 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced that recent hurricane activity has called for certain Gerber Collision & Glass locations in the affected areas to be temporarily closed, with some closures made in accordance with mandatory evacuation orders, and some on a discretionary basis to allow employees to prepare accordingly. During the last week of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group

SEMA Show Details Education Program for 2024

October 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 2024 SEMA Show, the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s premier trade event taking place Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas, will feature a comprehensive education program designed to upskill and elevate the industry’s workforce. The education program is a cornerstone of the SEMA Show, where industry professionals from all career levels go to gain new skills from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA Show, Training Schedule

S&P Global Mobility Report Vehicle Manufacturers Strategic Noves on Path from ADAS to Autonomy

October 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive manufacturers are in a race to distinguish themselves in the fast-evolving landscape of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies according to a report by S&P Global Mobility. As competition intensifies, automakers are adopting diverse strategies to integrate these features, from enhancing safety and convenience with ADAS to pushing the boundaries with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, S&P Global Mobility

Road to Zero Coalition Reports on Safety Risks of Oversized Passenger Vehicles

October 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research shows SUVs, vans and pickup trucks are particularly dangerous compared to smaller cars. In 2023, over 40,000 people lost their lives on U.S. roadways, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recognizing how dangerous roadways have become and that SUVs, vans and pickup trucks account for nearly 75% of vehicles produced today, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Pedestrian Safety, Road to Zero Coalition, traffic safety

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