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CIECA Announces Project to Incorporate Diagnostic Scan Data into the BMS Standards

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced it will begin work on a new project to implement the exchange and transmission of collision repair diagnostic scanning results within its Business Message Suite (BMS) standards. “Vehicle Scanning has become an integral part of the entire repair process on certain vehicles. Pre-repair and Post-repair scanning has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Diagnostics, Standards

Facing Modest Rate Increases, Auto Insurers Increase Reliance on Service, Agents

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power U.S. Insurance Shopping Study 2017

Latest J.D. Power Auto Insurance Shopping research shows reliance on customer service to drive satisfaction. Erie Insurance tops satisfaction ranking for fifth consecutive year. Amid a second straight year of stagnant auto insurance shopping activity and modest rate increases, auto insurance companies have grown increasingly reliant on great customer service, personalized advice and strong agents […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, J.D. Power

SEMA Show Registration Open

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration to attend the 2017 SEMA Show is now open online. The annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket is set for Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, in Las Vegas, Nev. Registration is offered in three categories: attendee, exhibitor, and media. Distributors, retailers, installers, and buyers who will be meeting with exhibitors at the 2017 SEMA Show […]

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Deadline for Auto Care Internship Scholarships Extended to June 30

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The application deadline for the Auto Care Careers Internship Scholarship program has been extended to June 30. To apply for one of the 22 available scholarships, interns should visit the AutoCareCareers.org website. Auto Care Careers Internship Scholarships are valued up to $2,500 and are intended for those enrolled in internship programs with direct application to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Scholarships

Consumer Sentiment Remains High in April

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

UM Consumer Sentiment April 2017

University of Michigan survey continues to see positive consumer views on the economy. Consumer sentiment in April continued to travel on the high plateau established following Donald Trump’s election, with only minor deviations from its five-month average of 97.4, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. There is widespread agreement among consumers on their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index

Opel Approves Axalta Coating Systems Global Refinish Brands in Belgium and Luxembourg

April 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, the three global premium refinish brands of Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), have been approved for use in all Opel dealers and body shops in Belgium and Luxembourg. The technical and commercial approval comes after intensive and thorough tests were conducted by the car manufacturer to ensure all three refinish […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Axalta Coating Systems, Europe, Opel

NSF Announces PAM’s Auto First to Receive Recycling Certification, Launches Automotive Mirror Registration

April 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International announced it has issued its first automotive recycler certification to PAM’s Auto, an auto parts distributor located in St. Cloud, Minn. PAM’s Auto met all requirements for NSF International automotive recycler certification including traceability, labeling and grading. NSF International’s automotive recycler certification provides independent third-party confirmation that automotive recyclers meet federal, state and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

Women’s Industry Network Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners

April 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the recipients of its College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Award. This award is presented to students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology program. Each scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to continue their post-secondary education in collision repair, a one-year WIN Membership and 2017 WIN Educational […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

USAA Raises Minimum Employee Pay to $16 Per Hour

April 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA logo

USAA is making two major changes to its employee benefit package in 2017. USAA announced that effective since Feb. 5, employees at the financial services company have seen their minimum pay rise to $16 per hour, or more than $33,000 per year. This increase doesn’t reflect overtime or eligibility for the annual bonus also available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Minimum Wage, USAA, Wages

LKQ Reports Record Results for First Quarter

April 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Revenue growth of 21.9% to $2.34 billion, Organic Growth for parts and services 4.5% LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2017 of $2.34 billion, an increase of 21.9 percent as compared to $1.92 billion in the first quarter of 2016. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, LKQ Corporation

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