Aesop Auto Parts announced the appointment of Rob Wagman to its Board of Directors. Wagman brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held key leadership roles and driving substantial growth at LKQ Corporation and other automotive companies. Wagman served as the President and CEO of LKQ Corporation from 2012 to […]
ASA Adopts Position Statement on Consumer Vehicle Choice
Association calls for financial support for independent repairers to invest in electric vehicle repairs if regulations requiring vehicle transition aren’t changed. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) published a position statement on consumer vehicle choice related to the electric vehicle (EV) transition. ASA raises concerns in the statement that EPA emission standards will limit the ability […]
Ford, Mazda Issue Do Not Drive Warnings for More Than 457,000 Vehicles with Recalled Takata Air Bags
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations today have issued urgent “Do Not Drive” warnings for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags. Consumers with one of these vehicles should not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air […]
Small Business Optimism Up in July
Inflation continues to plague small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July to 93.7, the highest reading since February 2022. However, this is the 31st consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 25% reporting […]
Auto Insurance Shopping Continued to Rise in Q2 2024
TransUnion reports shopping increased versus 2023 even as rates stabilized. Auto insurance shopping volume set a new record for the second consecutive quarter, according to new research from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU). The number of U.S. consumers shopping for auto insurance was up 7.4%, compared to Q2 2023 (YoY). This trend has been driven in recent […]
Collision Industry History Book Re-Issued
Industry veteran, and now-retired representative for American Honda Motor Company, Gary Ledoux, announced that his book, YesterWreck: The History of the Collision Repair Industry in America, covering the earliest days of the automotive industry up to 2015, has been re-issued in paperback and eBook (Kindle) version. The book was originally launched in July 2018 and […]
Two Collision Repair Students Awarded Michael Busch Memorial Scholarships
Scholarships were created in memory of the son of a former collision repair shop owner and ASE board member, Jim Busch. Jose Santos-Medrano and Dayne Van Dyke have been awarded the Michael Busch Memorial Scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. Presented by the ASE Education Foundation, the two honorees received the scholarships in recognition of […]
Classic Collision Acquires 10th Repair Facility in North Carolina
Classic Collision, LLC announced on August 8 the acquisition of Ultimate Auto Body in Raleigh, N.C. Ultimate Auto Body started servicing the Raleigh area in 2003. “Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the business, from the beginning to the end of our repair process. We hand-selected Classic Collision to be the […]
Fix Auto UK Announces HR Service for Franchise Partners
Fix Auto UK has launched a partnership that will ensure each Franchise Partner has, what the network believes, to be an industry-leading Human Resources support service. The network has bought into the services provided by Connor, a leading provider of HR support. The strategic collaboration ensures every franchisee has access to an unrivalled professional assistance […]
California Insurance Commissioner Lara Moves to Implement New Insurance Rate Review Process
Consumer group raises concern over new process. California Insurance Commissioner Lara on August 8 issued a Bulletin implementing rate review reforms aimed at stabilizing the state’s insurance marketplace. This accomplishes reforms that were included in budget trailer language that Governor Newsom introduced in May, and which were first proposed by Commissioner Lara last year as […]
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