Finishmaster sales up 6.6 percent Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parent of FinishMaster, today reported sales for the second quarter of $340.3 million, a 5.1 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year. The increase was driven by the sales generated mainly from recent US business acquisitions, adding sales of $33.7 million or 10.4 percent […]
CFA Poll Shows Americans Support Stronger Fuel Economy Standards
Increasing federal fuel economy standards for cars and light duty trucks, to 42 MPG by 2025, is supported by 79 percent of Americans (68 percent of Republicans), and opposed by only 18 percent, according to a recent national survey commissioned by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). In March, Department of Transportation Secretary (DOT) Elaine […]
IAA Launches Active Inventory Management Solution for Salvage
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services, Inc., (NYSE:KAR), today announced its latest innovation, Active Inventory Management service that enables insurance company customers to save time and resources by outsourcing their entire salvage inventory management process to IAA. “IAA developed the Active Inventory Management solution to help our insurance customers […]
Assured Performance Announces New OEM Certification Model
The Assured Performance Network announced the official launch of an initiative referred to as “OEM Certification 2.0 – The CRP Model.” The various elements of OEM Certification 2.0 are designed to address many of the challenges and needs of the industry as we reach the next frontier in automotive technology and collision repair. The foundation […]
Mitchell Committed to Open, No-Cost Data Platform for Collision Repair Industry
Supports CIECA’s original mission of encouraging open competition and choice Mitchell International, Inc. today announced its commitment to support an open, no-cost data platform as the basis for its product portfolio. Mitchell will continue to support industry standards – both the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) EMS and BMS implementations. Not only will this […]
GM Announces Collision Repair Certification Program Launch in 2018
Will look to incorporate technologies like OnStar to communicate with customers and streamline repair process. General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced it will launch a comprehensive collision certification program in 2018. Previously, GM has had vehicle-specific certification programs such as for various models of the Chevrolet Corvette. In 2015, GM announced an aluminum […]
AMi Launches Designations for Collision Repair Estimators
New professional designation includes I-CAR training and ASE certification requirement. The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announces the development and launch of two new professional designations for the Collision Repair Estimator role. “The new designations, represent fourteen months of industry work to identify and develop requirements, which include AMi, I-CAR and Information Provider training and ASE […]
PPG Names Zamblera VP for Refinish for Europe, Middle East and Africa
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Jérôme Zamblera will become vice president, automotive refinish, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and director, environment, health and safety (EHS), EMEA. Zamblera will report to John Outcalt, vice president, global automotive refinish and Greindl. Zamblera is currently general manager, automotive refinish, EMEA, and also oversees EHS, EMEA. PPG also announced […]
Metromile Announces Artificial Intelligence Claims System Using Sensor Data
Pay per mile insurer announced a new claim application it hopes will provide a frictionless experience enabling claims to be verified and paid out quickly. Metromile, a pay-per-mile car insurance provider in the U.S., is launching its new automated system powered by their AI smart claims assistant, AVA. According to the company using its Pulse […]
AkzoNobel Announces New Executive Committee Structure
Ruud Joosten named COO, will lead Paints & Coatings businesses. AkzoNobel today announces a new structure for its Executive Committee. The move follows last week’s announcement that Thierry Vanlancker was taking over the role of CEO for the company. In the new Executive Committee announced today, the following roles will continue: Chief Executive Officer (Thierry […]
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