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Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Honda New Zealand Collision Repair Center

August 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Capital S.M.A.R.T announced that it has acquired the East Auckland Body and Paint facility from Honda New Zealand. Capital S.M.A.R.T Founder and Group Operations Director Jim Vais said it was a significant opportunity for the company as it marked the beginning of a new customer stream, working with car manufacturers. “This is another major milestone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Capital S.M.A.R.T, New Zealand

Five People Sentenced in UK for Leaking Auto Insurance Customer Data

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five people who made £7,000 ($9017) from leaking more than 700 pieces of confidential data have been sentenced for bribery offences. An investigation by detectives from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) found that three Allianz Insurance employees had been individually approached and told they could be paid to leak confidential […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Data-Breach, United Kingdom

Audi Announces Partnership to Develop Solar Vehicle Roof

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car manufacturer cooperates with Hanergy. Prototype planned by end of this year. Audi and Alta Devices, a subsidiary of the Chinese solar-cell specialist, Hanergy, are working together to development a solar vehicle roof using thin-film solar cells. The aim of the partnership is to generate solar energy to increase the range of electric vehicles. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audi, Electric Vehicles

Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Launces Collision Repair Apprentice Program

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Capital S.M.A.R.T, the Australia-based multiple collision repair facility operator with more than 40 locations in Australia and New Zealand, announced it launched its first dedicated apprentice training site. S.M.A.R.T has created an accelerated program in partnership with PPG and Kangan Automotive Centre of Excellence which will enable its apprentices to develop their skills quickly by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T, New Zealand, PPG Industries

Assured Performance Announces Agreement with VECO Experts

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Assured Performance Network announced that they have entered into a new business services agreement with Vehicle Collision Experts, LLC (VECO Experts) that designates the firm as a preferred provider of optional in-shop repair quality support services. VECO Experts provides services such as technical training lessons for shop personnel, distribution of monthly quality and equipment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Assured Performance Network, VECO Experts

Vantage Point – The Digital Intersection: Driving Collision Repair Into the 21st Century

August 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

by Sib Bahjat, COO, Overall Parts Solutions As large and small businesses race to embrace cloud computing, big data and digital platforms, the collision repair industry sits at a crossroads. Approximately half of the sector’s repair shops and parts suppliers use digital systems to speed up delivery, coordinate repairs, manage the flow of data and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Vantage Point

August New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Dips to Lowest Level So Far in 2017

August 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power August 2017 Auto Sales Projection

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive forecast retail sales pace to fall by nearly 350,000 units, despite elevated incentive levels. The new vehicle retail sales pace in August is expected to decline for the fifth time this year, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Sales, J.D. Power, LMC Automotive

Asbury Automotive Group Announces CEO Succession Plan

August 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Board of Directors of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer David W. Hult will succeed Craig T. Monaghan as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2018. Asbury currently operates 80 dealerships, consisting of 96 franchises, representing 29 domestic and foreign brands of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asbury Automotive Group, People

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Newbury

August 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Headley Bodyshop Ltd. has joined the Fix Auto UK network and will now operate as Fix Auto Newbury. The 26,000 sq. ft. bodyshop is owned and managed by Frazer Phipps and Ivan Simonowski. The site was originally built as the main Gowrings Ford dealership repair site during the 1980’s, however the center had stood empty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Cambridge Automotive Group Acquires Two Maaco Locations in Houston

August 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cambridge Automotive Group (CAG) announced it has acquired two existing Maaco locations, Maaco League City and Maaco Katy, in the Houston, Texas market. Following these resales, CAG now owns close to 40 Maaco shops across the country and is Maaco’s largest multiple center owner. Maaco League City is located at 1109 Gulf Freeway, League City. […]

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

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