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Car-O-Liner Adds New Distributor in British Columbia, Canada

March 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner announced that Color Compass Corporation is its newest distributor with a territory representing British Columbia, Canada. Color Compass Corporation is the largest independent automotive refinishes and related auto body supplies distributor in Canada. Through the years, Color Compass Corporation has grown to a team of over 265 dedicated staff operating within 27 locations throughout […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, British Columbia, Canada, Car-O-Liner, PBE Distributor

CCC Publishes 2017 Crash Course Report

March 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

2017 Crash Course

Report Highlights Technological and Digital Advancements Taking Hold in Collision Repair Industry CCC Information Services Inc. announced the availability of its 2017 Crash Course, an in-depth report that focuses on the trends and business drivers within the automotive collision industry. This year’s report, “It’s Happening”, examines the technological and digital advancements being broadly embraced by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Crash Course

Advanced Technology & Diagnostic Repair Forum for Collision Repair Facilities Launching at NACE Automechanika

March 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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New event will examine impact of telematics, accident avoidance systems, diagnostics and other new technologies on collision repair industry. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the launch of a new program for the collision repair market:  the Advanced Technology & Diagnostic Repair Forum. The inaugural event will take place Wednesday, July 26, at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Technology Diagnostic Repair Forum, NACE Automechanika, Telematics

Auto Door Latch Manufacturer to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging, Pay $6.1 Million Fine

March 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kiekert AG, an automotive parts manufacturer based in Heiligenhaus, Germany, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $6.1 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to rig bids of side-door latches and latch minimodules installed in cars sold in the United States and elsewhere, the Department of Justice announced today.  According […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Antitrust, Department of Justice

NJ Insurance Department Petitions Court to Place Auto Insurer IFA Insurance Company into Liquidation 

March 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Richard J. Badolato announced that the Department has petitioned the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division to place the Clark-based auto insurer IFA Insurance Company into liquidation. Last year, IFA Insurance Company withdrew from the New Jersey auto insurance market and began the process of running […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Insurance, New Jersey

Sherwin-Williams Announces Second Quarter Training Schedule

March 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Second Quarter Training Schedule

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its second quarter training schedule starting April through June, 2017, with classes to be held at its training centers across the country. These training sessions provide participants with the skills needed to succeed in the collision repair industry. Shop owners, managers, painters and technicians will learn through a combination of classroom, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sherwin-Williams, Training Schedule

Auto Care Association Announces Staff Changes

March 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association has announced key professional staff leadership changes as part of an overall restructuring plan to strategically align association resources with changing member and industry needs. Rich White, senior vice president, will retire effective June 30 after serving in a variety of positions over the last 18 years. White oversaw marketing and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, People

More than 54 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2016

March 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle Recalls per Year 1996-2016

Hit Record for Third Year in a Row According to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation released Friday, U.S. vehicle recalls hit an all-time high in 2016 for the third year in a row. In 2016, vehicle manufacturers initiated 927 separate recalls affecting a record 53.2 million vehicles–the highest number of auto recalls […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Recalls, U.S. DOT

OEConnection Appoints Terry Cummins as Executive Vice President, Sales

March 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection (OEC), the technology provider for OEM distribution networks, announced the appointment of Terry Cummins as Executive Vice President, Sales. Cummins will manage the Direct Sales team and is responsible for driving increased sales through automotive dealers and dealer groups. “We are delighted to welcome Terry to the team,” said Chuck Rotuno, OEC Chairman & […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEConnection, People

California DMV Releases Proposed Rules for Driverless Autonomous Vehicles 

March 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Public Hearing scheduled for April 25. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released proposed regulations to establish a path for testing and future deployment of fully autonomous vehicles without drivers.  “California has more manufacturers testing autonomous vehicles than any other state and today’s rules continue our leadership with this emerging technology,” said California Transportation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, California, Regulations

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