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AASP-MN Awards Scholarships

May 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced scholarship awards totaling $18,000 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition and tools during the 2017-18 school year.  The scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 per student and were made possible by a successful fundraising drive within the AASP-MN membership, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Scholarships

Alamo Body and Paint Acquires Second Location in Texas

May 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alamo Body and Paint logo

Alamo Body and Paint, LLC, will open its second location in Schertz, Texas, on May 22, with the acquisition of Auto Collision Works. “We are excited to be adding a second location. We look forward to serving the Schertz market and are committed to continuing Auto Collision Works’ tradition of exceptional customer service and quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alamo Body and Paint, Texas

New FTC Website Helps Small Businesses Avoid Scams and Cyber Attacks

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FTC cyber security web page

Agency provides information on how small businesses can protect themselves. With the weekend news headlines of a massive ransomware cyber-attack affecting businesses across the world, concerns over computer security issues has never been higher. Recently, at the direction of Acting Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen, the Federal Trade Commission has launched a new website with articles, videos, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Federal Trade Commission

J.D. Power Reports Canadian Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Climbs Despite Premium Increases

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

JD Power Alberta Auto Insurance Rankings

The Co-operators Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in Alberta, Atlantic and Ontario Regions; Industrial Alliance Ranks Highest in Quebec Customer satisfaction with auto insurance in Canada increases for the second consecutive year despite nationwide premium increases, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Canadian Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study, released today.  “It does seem counterintuitive to see […]

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

Main Auto Body Acquires Eighth Collision Repair Center in Oregon

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Main Auto Body logo

Main Auto Body, Inc. opened its newest location at 902 SE Textron Street, Suite A in Bend, Ore with the acquisition of Bend Body Shop. With the acquisition, Main Auto Body, Inc has eight locations in the state. Since 1977, Main Auto Body, Inc. has been serving the Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast and now, Central […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Main Auto Body, Oregon

European Truck Manufacturers Reveal Plans for Semi-Automated Convoys by 2023

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

On May 9, Europe’s truck manufacturers revealed a detailed timeline of steps leading up to the introduction of convoys of semi-automated trucks on Europe’s motorways before 2025. Besides setting out the timing, the ‘EU Roadmap for Truck Platooning’ also provides guidance to policy makers and authorities on the regulatory changes and political support necessary for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Europe

BASF Names Distributor of the Year

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

KAPE/Capital Paint won the BASF Automotive Refinish 2016 Distributor of the Year award at the annual ColorSource conference. Approximately 130 single-line distribution partners attended the conference in Clearwater Beach, Fla. “KAPE/Capital has been a key partner of BASF’s for years, showing double digit growth for more than five consecutive years,” said BASF North American Distribution […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, PBE Distributor

Auto Body Smart Parts Earns NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification

May 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Body Smart Parts logo

Auto Body Smart Parts, an aftermarket automotive distributor based in Orem, Utah has earned certification from the NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification Program. To earn certification, Auto Body Smart Parts successfully met all of NSF’s requirements which include having effective records management and inventory tracking systems to track orders and parts through the supply chain […]

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

Cambridge Automotive Group Acquires Two Maaco Locations in Texas

May 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Cambridge Automotive Group (CAG) announced it has acquired two Maaco locations in Austin and Lancaster Texas. has acquired an existing Maaco location in Lancaster, TX. With these acquisitions, CAG now owns more than 30 Maaco shops across the country. Maaco Austin is located at 10200 N. Lamar Blvd. in Austin and Maaco Lancaster is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Cambridge Auto Group, MAACO, Texas

Caliber Golf Tournament Raises More than $100,000 for American Heart Association

May 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber Collision teammates, partners and friends played their hearts out at the 2nd annual Caliber Classic and raised more than $100,000 to help the American Heart Association fight heart disease. Proceeds from the golf tournament hosted by Caliber at The Tribute at The Colony Golf Club last week went towards a $4 million fundraising goal […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, Fundraiser

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