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Louisiana Issues Reminder to Insurance Companies on Flood-Damage Vehicles

August 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Louisiana Department of Insurance Seal

Following the federal declaration of disaster for Louisiana, the Department of Insurance is issued a reminder to insurance companies regarding Certificate of Destruction title requirements. According to the Department, in accordance with La. R.S. 32:707.3, when, as a result of an insurance settlement, a motor vehicle is determined to be a total loss due to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Insurance, Flooding, Louisiana

Uber Launching Self-Driving Car Fleet in Pittsburgh

August 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uber will bring self-driving Volvo XC90 sport utility vehicles to Pittsburgh, Pa. this month.

Though vehicles will have drivers monitoring the vehicles, residents of Pittsburgh, Pa. will be able to summon self-driving cars through the ride hailing service. Volvo Cars and Uber announce agreement to develop autonomous cars. According to a report in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Uber will be bringing self-driving cars to Pittsburgh, Pa. this month. The vehicles, while […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Ride-Hailing, Uber

Small Business Optimism Rose Slightly in July

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index

The NFIB Small Business Optimism survey hits a plateau. Remains below historic average. The Index of Small Business Optimism rose one-tenth of a point in July to 94.6, a meager increase showing no real enthusiasm for expansion, expected sales, and making capital outlays, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Small business optimism […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

Boyd Opens New Location in Louisiana

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the  opening of a new Gerber collision repair center on August 13 in Slidell, La. Slidell is about 34 miles northeast of New Orleans with the center well-located near the intersections of Interstate Highways 10 and 12. “We are very pleased to add this new location, which strengthens our presence […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Louisiana, Openings

Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability Mark

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Low VOC Paint Coating Mark

Tong Yang automotive bumper covers meet NSF parts certification and environmental requirements for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint / primer usage in addition to using recycled packaging NSF International announced that Tong Yang is the first manufacturer in Taiwan authorized to use the NSF Sustainability mark on bumper covers that use low-VOC paints and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International, Sustainability

Las Vegas Collision Repair Shop Pleads Guilty to Fraud

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nevada AG Seal

Nevada Attorney General Laxalt announced the guilty plea of a Las Vegas auto body shop for fraudulent practices Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced that A Plus Auto Body, Inc., a Las Vegas collision repair facility, pleaded guilty to one count of multiple transactions involving fraud or deceit in the course of an enterprise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Insurance Fraud, Nevada

Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR Launch Snapshot Survey

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Industry Snapshot Survey, co-sponsored by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR, has launched and is now open for responses from collision shop owners and managers. The collected data will be compared to previous benchmarks. Trends over the years will be analyzed, with results published and shared with the industry. Collision shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR

Ford Announces Plans for Fully-Autonomous Vehicle in 2021

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The vehicle manufacturer plans a high-volume, SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle targeted at ride hailing markets. Also announces investment in autonomous technology provider and doubling of Silicon Valley team. Ford yesterday announced its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Ford Motor Company

Axalta Launches New Refinish Brand in Europe

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Syrox

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has launched Syrox, a new refinish brand for the European market. Designed with new European formulations specifically for the mainstream aftermarket segment, Syrox is a complete and compact refinish paint system, including a waterborne basecoat, developed for passenger car repairs. The Syrox refinish system provides a cost-effective alternative to premium product […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Europe

LexisNexis Completes Acquisition of Crash Report Provider

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

LexisNexis Risk Solutions logo

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, part of RELX Group, announced it has completed its acquisition of the Crash and Project business group of Appriss, a public safety business that provides technology solutions for the efficient collection of crash reports and electronic citations. LexisNexis will use the acquired technology within its LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions portfolio, a comprehensive electronic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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