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PBES 2017 Conference Dates Announced

November 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) segment community of the Auto Care Association announced initial planning details for the 2017 PBES Spring Conference, to take place May 16-18, 2017 in Chicago, Ill. at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.     “Innovate to Dominate” is the theme for the annual conference, providing unique opportunities for individuals […]

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

IHS Markit Reports Average Age of Light Cars and Trucks in U.S. Rises Again in 2016 to 11.6 Years

November 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Also reports record number of vehicles in operation. The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit (NASDAQ:INFO), a provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IHS Markit, Vehicles in Operation

UK Insurance Association Calls for International Crash Data Standards for Autonomous Vehicles

November 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Association of British Insurers and Thatcham call for standardized data set to help with liability assignment after a crash by an autonomous vehicle and to improve vehicle manufacturer systems. British insurers are leading efforts to have a standard set of data agreed at an international level which would be easily available in the event of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Autonomous Vehicles, Regulations, Thatcham Research

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

November 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Taber

Peter Polito, General Manager, Fix Auto Western Canada announced that Fix Auto Taber, Alberta, owned and operated by David Powell, is the latest Fix Auto shop to join the Canadian Fix Auto network, effective November 21. A seasoned industry professional of 40 years with 33 years of experience as a shop owner, David Powell is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

AASP-MN Announces 15th Annual Race for Automotive Education

November 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced it will hold its 15th Annual Race for Automotive Education January 10-11, 2017 at ProKart Indoor Racing, Burnsville, Minn.  The event is the primary fundraiser for the AASP-MN Automotive Education Fund, which provides financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs and raise awareness of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Career and Technical Education, Scholarships

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Up in October Versus Last Year

November 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices October 2016

Though prices remained above year ago levels, prices were down month-to-month. Truck prices are up and car prices are down. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale used vehicle prices the softening wholesale price environment became more apparent in October, as wholesale supply continues to grow while retail demand weakened.  For the first […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ADESA Analytical Services, Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Trends

Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Announces First Repair Center in Program

November 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

AIA Canada announced Fix Auto North Bay as the first collision repair shop in Canada to be recognized under the new Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The program, which was announced in May, officially launched in October. Program Director Andrew Shepherd was pleased to have Fix Auto North Bay be the first to confirm […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Fix Auto Canada

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Grants and Awards

November 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced additional grants that were awarded during its annual reception held at SEMA in Las Vegas on November 1. AkzoNobel Sustainability Challenge Grant The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in collaboration with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes North America is pleased to announce those schools being recognized for efforts to advance sustainability […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants

National Auto Body Council Awards Recognize Collision Repair Industry Professionalism, Integrity

November 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Gerald Wicklund

Three industry professionals, whose exemplary efforts and actions in 2016 best illustrate the vision and mission of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), were recognized recently at SEMA with the organization’s prestigious Award of Distinction, Body Shop Image Award, and Excellence in Community Service. The goal of the NABC awards is to recognize auto body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council

CAPA Announces Agreement with China’s Largest Insurer on Certified Parts

November 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), announced it has signed a strategic agreement with the People’s Insurance Company of China Limited (Group – PICC Property & Casualty Ltd.), the largest property and casualty insurer in China. CAPA and PICC were joined by the China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (CAMRA) collision repair committee, and Intertek […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Intertek, People’s Insurance Company of China Limited

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