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Penske Automotive Group Acquires Bill Brown Ford

July 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG) has acquired Bill Brown Ford of Livonia, Mich. The Presidio Group LLC, an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, announced it advised the Brown family on the sale. The transaction included the Bill Brown […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Michigan, Penske Automotive

Axalta Announces Partnership with CESVIMAP and Move2Green Sustainability Program

July 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Partnership will initially launch in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) announced a partnership with CESVIMAP R&D Centre, a leader in research and development for the collision repair industry. Through this partnership, Axalta’s refinish customers will have access to CESVIMAP’s Move2Green sustainability program which offers an online, self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, CESVIMAP, EMEA

Thomas Andrade Nominated to Join Automotive Recyclers Association Executive Committee

July 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that Tom Andrade of Everett’s Auto Parts. in Brockton, Massachusetts has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2024-2025.  Andrade is currently Controller and General Manager for Everett’s, a family-owned business founded in 1951 by Everett Andrade and operated by Roy & Mark Andrade after […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

California BAR Workshop on Proposed Storage and Towing Fees Regulation July 18

July 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Bureau of Automotive Repair will hold its second workshop on the proposed regulations. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it will host a second public workshop to discuss proposed regulations on storage and towing fees on July 18. The workshop will be held after the conclusion of the July BAR Advisory Group […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Regulations, Storage, Towing

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in New Hampshire

July 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the company is expanding its New Hampshire footprint with the acquisition of Auto City Collision Center, located at 90 South Commercial Street in Manchester. The acquisition was finalized on Friday, July 12 with operations transitioning to Crash Champions effective immediately. “This is another exciting step forward as we continue to expand the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, New Hampshire

AutoNation Reports CDK Cyberattack Will Negatively Impact Earnings by $1.50 per Share

July 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an SEC filing today, AutoNation (NYSE: AN) announced that it estimated its earnings per share to be reduced by approximately $1.50 per share due to the result of the CDK Global cyberattack affecting dealer management systems. “As a result of the incident’s impacts, we currently estimate earnings per share for the quarter ended June […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoNation, CDK Global, Cybersecurity, Earnings

J.D. Power Reports that EV Demand Stalls Even Though Availability and Affordability Improve

July 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power’s June E-Vision Intelligence Report found that while the number of electric vehicle models available and total cost of ownership have improved, EV adoption rates have been flat. Among the key findings of the report: EVs More Widely Available and Affordable Than Ever: The majority of premium (70.1%) and mainstream (55.7%) vehicle buyers now […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, J.D. Power

California Governor Increases Police Deployment in Oakland Following Recovery of More than 1,100 Stolen Cars

July 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ramping up efforts to crack down on crime in California’s East Bay, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he will increase the deployment of California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers in Oakland and announced the recovery of 1,142 stolen cars, the seizure of 55 guns linked to crimes, and the arrests of 562 suspects since February. As part […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Vehicle Theft

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in June

July 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Manheim reports prices were down month-over-month and year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in June compared to May. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 196.1, a decline of 8.9% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index mitigated the impact on the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim, Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Allstate Reports Hawaii, Minnesota and Washington State Home to America’s Safest Drivers

July 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Drivers are easier on the brakes in the Midwest, move at safer speeds in the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest, and keep their eyes on the road more on the West Coast. Honolulu has the safest drivers in America, according to the 16th Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report . Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, and Virginia […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Usage-Based Insurance

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