CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

You are here: Home / Archives for News

Tom Jackson Named Chief Product Owner for Audatex UKSA

By

Audatex UKSA has announced the appointment of Tom Jackson as its new Chief Product Owner. Tom has worked within the automotive industry for over 12 years, bringing with him a thorough knowledge of the sector to Audatex. Throughout his career, Tom has focused on digital data software platforms and product transformation. He holds extensive experience […]

FCA Announces 2018 Jeep Wrangler Includes Aluminum Body Panels

By

Collision repair facilities that have invested in their aluminum repair capabilities will soon have a new vehicle to work on. Yesterday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) officially introduced its 2018 Jeep Wrangler at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The redesigned vehicle continues to include a body-on-frame design that the vehicle manufacturer touts is the foundation for […]

AkzoNobel Shareholders Approve Separation of Specialty Chemicals Business

By

Akzo Nobel N.V. (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) shareholders today approved the separation of its Specialty Chemicals business as part of its strategy to create two focused, high performing businesses; Paints and Coatings and Specialty Chemicals. The approval came during its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held today. AkzoNobel intends to return the vast majority of the net proceeds from […]

California DMV Launches Campaign to Combat Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantling

By

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a statewide campaign to inform the public of the health and safety risks posed by unlicensed vehicle dismantling. Dismantling a vehicle without a license is against the law and can involve stripping down vehicles, selling used vehicle parts illegally, and dumping hazardous waste into the environment. Earlier […]

Toyota Rolling Out Second Generation Safety Sense Collision Avoidance Technologies

By

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) announced that the second generation of its Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package of active safety features will begin rolling out as standard equipment on certain Toyota vehicles beginning in mid-2018. The updated safety package will add new technologies and capabilities that enhance protection for drivers, passengers, and others who […]

Chris Weeks Named Director of UK’s National Body Repairers Association

By

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) announced the appointment of Chris Weeks as Director of the National Body Repairers Association (NBRA) and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association (VBRA). Weeks succeeds Jason Moseley, who announced his resignation in August to join Plenham LTD as CEO.   Week’s brings 24 years of industry experience to the organizations, […]

Kurt Money Receives 2nd Annual Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Award from I-CAR and ASE

By

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced it has awarded the I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year award to Kurt Money of Shotwell’s Auto Body in Santa Rosa, Calif. Money has more than 42 years of experience as a collision repair technician. He was selected from hundreds […]

Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Support on #GIVINGTUESDAY

By

Now in its sixth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. The Collision Repair Industry Foundation is asking for […]

CollisionWeek Membership

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey