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Joe Ocello Named Executive Director AASP/NJ Mechanical Division

June 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

In an effort to grow its mechanical division, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the hiring of veteran automotive repair and gasoline retail business professional, Joe Ocello, as its mechanical division executive director, effective June 1. “I am very excited to welcome Joe to AASP/NJ as our new mechanical executive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, People

Consumer Sentiment Unchanged in May

May 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

After four months of declines, sentiment was flat compared to April but remained significantly below last year. According to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, consumer sentiment in May was unchanged from April, ending four consecutive months of plunging declines. Sentiment had been slightly down at the preliminary reading for May but turned a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, University of Michigan

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Billings, Montana

May 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CARSTAR announced the grand opening of CARSTAR Billings, a 6,000-sq. ft. collision repair facility located in Billings, Mont. This marks the first CARSTAR location for owners Jeremy and Matt Buller, experienced collision repair franchisees with a strong commitment to quality and community service. “CARSTAR has been a well-known and respected name in Billings for over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Montana, Network Affiliations

Meyer Distributing Opens New Location in Amarillo, Texas

May 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of its Amarillo, Texas crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Arlington, Texas distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, RV, and trailer parts in the region. “The Amarillo, TX dock completes our West Texas expansion,” states […]

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EEOC Sues Maryland Chevrolet Dealer for Refusing to Accommodate Disabled Veteran Parts Department Worker

May 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed May 21 that Criswell Chevrolet, Inc., one of Maryland’s largest independent car dealership groups, violated federal law by refusing to allow a parts department worker to have a service dog at work as a reasonable accommodation for his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: EEOC, Lawsuits, Maryland

Automotive Management Institute Extends $600 Discount Offer

May 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced the extension of its limited-time offer to help automotive professionals pursuing the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation claim a $600 discount voucher, nearly 30% off the total cost, through June. “This initiative was originally launched in May to energize professionals who are ready to elevate their careers,” said Mark […]

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CCC Partners with BMW to Help Drivers Connect with Certified Collision Repair Facilities and Take the First Step Toward Repair

May 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CCC digital and AI solutions to support drivers after a collision as the number of promotionally priced OEM parts available to repairers triples. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) today announced that it was selected by BMW of North America to help enhance the post-collision experience for its drivers. By integrating CCC technology into its customer-facing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BMW, CCC, OEM Certification

Crash Champions Selected as Hyundai Authorized Paint Repair Partner

May 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Crash Champions announced today it has been selected by Hyundai Motor America as an authorized repair partner for paint services across all of the company’s 650-plus collision repair locations across 38 states. “Crash Champions is proud to support Hyundai as its authorized partner,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “We have a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Crash Champions, Hyundai

Auto Body Supplies and Paint Named BASF ColorSource Jobber of the Year

May 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Refinish division of BASF Coatings presented the 2025 Jobber of the Year award to Auto Body Supplies and Paint (ABSAP) at the ColorSource Conference recently held in Clearwater, Fla. “ABSAP has been a vital partner for BASF in the northeast for over 30 years. Their year-over-year growth and expansion to new locations is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, ColorSource

Mercedes-Benz to Move North American Headquarters to Atlanta

May 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Mercedes-Benz will relocate its North American headquarters to Atlanta, Ga. and invest in a new research and development facility in the metro area, the vehicle manufacturer announced May 22. The company plans to move up to 500 corporate, technical and high-tech positions to its existing Sandy Springs facility and a new R&D hub by August […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Georgia, Mercedes-Benz, Openings

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