But J.D. Power research shows drivers of all ages embrace driving assistance features. With the exception of Gen Y, all other generational groups are becoming more skeptical of self-driving technology, which poses a new challenge to car manufacturers and technology developers, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Tech Choice Study. J.D. Power defines the […]
FCA Opens Parts Distribution Center in Virginia
FCA US celebrated the official opening of a new Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Winchester, Va. The 400,000-plus square-foot facility represents a $12.2 million investment by FCA US and more than 70 jobs over two shifts. It is also the first of two new Mopar PDCs scheduled to open in the U.S. this year. […]
Service King Launches Mobile App for Technicians
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the company is primed to digitize the full vehicle repair process with the national rollout of its custom-designed, patented mobile app Overdrive MD. Service King built and introduced a beta version in 20 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Phoenix and Atlanta. The company plans to scale the app […]
Caliber Sets Challenge to Collect 5 Million Meals for Children During Summer
In its ongoing commitment to fight childhood hunger, Caliber Collision is raising the bar with a goal to collect 5 million meals during its 6th Annual Restoration Food Drive, from April 17 to May 19, benefiting 49 food banks across the country. Caliber is partnering with its network of teammates, customers, business partners, schools and local […]
Ford Collision Repair Parts Truckload Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Adds 61 Parts to Program in April
Ford Customer Service Division’s (FCSD) Collision Parts Truckload Program, which began in 1997 with 40 fascias, is marking its 20th anniversary this year while continuing to expand, adding 61 new parts in April. The additions include: one step pad, five bumper extensions, six bumper bars, eight brackets, five fascias, five mirrors, nine grilles,12 headlamps, two […]
CARSTAR Conference Scheduled for Aug 22-25 in Charlotte
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts will hold its North America Conference on Aug. 22 – 25 in Charlotte, N.C. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts joined Driven Brands, Inc., in 2015, and in 2016 integrated with CARSTAR Canada to become CARSTAR North America. Driven Brands is headquartered in Charlotte, and the CARSTAR conference will showcase the […]
ASA Releases Position Statement on Diagnostic Scanning During Collision Repair
Supports pre- and post-scanning on all collision repairs until OEMs detail specific years, makes and models. Creates OEM position statement webpage. The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Operations Committee has announced the following position statement on the issue of diagnostic scanning: “The Automotive Service Association supports the electronic scanning of all vehicles prior to and […]
ASE and Collision Repair Education Foundation Partner on Chicago Career Fair
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is partnering with the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) Cars, Careers & Celebrities event being held on September 15,. This is CREF’s third year hosting the event, which last year brought together over 400 high school and college collision students from 10 states. ASE will work with […]
State Farm Adds Welding Certification Requirement for Select Service Collision Repair Shops
Repair facilities must have steel requirement completed by end of 2017. State Farm announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Welding Training & Certification for collision repairers is now a requirement to participate in its Select Service Program. Training will be delivered by I-CAR and offered at special pricing for network members. […]
NABC Members Donate Vehicle to Single Mother at URG Conference
Members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) and the United Recyclers Group gave a single mother and her three young children in San Antonio a much-needed lift when they presented the family with a practically brand new car fully loaded with gifts and toys. The car donation is part of the NABC’s Recycled Rides […]
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