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UK’s Gemini Accident Repairs Celebrates Opening of 37th Collision Repair Center

June 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK-based Gemini Accident Repairs announced the opening of its 37th location, a newly built 10,000 sq. ft. collision repair center in Darlington, England. The latest addition follows following the acquisition of NCR Bodyshops in Swindon recently. The new facility marks an expansion to a new area, situated in a newly built growing industrial area with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gemini Accident Repairs, Openings, United Kingdom

McGovern Auto Group Donates Three High-End New Vehicles to Massachusetts High Schools

June 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

McGovern Automotive Group (MAG), the Northeast’s leading automotive retailer, today announced that McGovern Ford dealerships in conjunction with Ford Motor Company have donated a trio of advanced technology vehicles to three local high schools’ automotive technology programs. The donations further illustrate their commitment to the communities in which they serve. McGovern Ford of Lowell donated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Donations, McGovern Auto Group

Consumer Groups Urge NHTSA to Get Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals Out of Cars

June 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Reports (CR), the Green Science Policy Institute, and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) today delivered more than 32,000 petition signatures to the headquarters of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), calling on the agency to update its outdated flammability standard for car interiors and child car seats. Currently, to meet this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Reports, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Matthew’s Auto Supplies Invites AASP/NJ Members to Free June 26 Training Event

June 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Program focuses on collision repair negotiations and documentation. The Alliance of Auto Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that Matthew’s Auto Supplies has graciously opened their upcoming free training event to members of AASP/NJ. Matthew’s Auto Supplies’ event will feature AASP/NJ President Ken Miller (821 Collision; North Haledon) and Matthew’s Auto Supplies’ Benjamin Stephens […]

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

Classic Collision Expands in Virginia

June 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Pro-Tech Collision Center in Fredericksburg and Stafford, VA.  “Our commitment to delivering only the best in auto repair and serving our customers with quality and value has made us the auto body repair center of choice. “We carefully selected Classic Collision based on their history of providing customers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Virginia

Organizations Urge Congress to Keep Employer-Provided Health Care Coverage Tax-Free

June 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

This week, Protecting Americans’ Coverage Together (PACT), a coalition of employer voices dedicated to strengthening employer-provided coverage, joined 70 leading organizations in urging Congress to protect the affordability of health care coverage for Americans and reject proposals to tax employer-provided coverage. In a letter to Congressional leaders, PACT and the other organizations, including a diverse […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Health Insurance, legislation

SEMA Disappointed California Governor Passes on Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project

June 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it is deeply disappointed that California’s Senate Bill (SB) 301, aimed at incentivizing the conversion of gas and diesel-powered cars into Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by California Senator Anthony Portantino, SB 301 sought to establish the Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, legislation, Specialty Equipment Market Association

AAA Survey Finds Interest in EVs Declining as Americans Turn Attention to Hybrids

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) – down from 23% last year. Even more revealing, 63% cited […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Electric Vehicles

NOAA Reports 11 Individual Billion Dollar Weather Disasters So Far in 2024

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

May wrapped up a stormy, destructive spring for the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that May 2024 was a turbulent month across the contiguous U.S., as storms continued their spring onslaught. The month also added more billion-dollar disasters to the growing list of disasters NOAA has tracked throughout the year. According […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: NOAA, Weather

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Seek Applications for Technology Demos for October 13-15 Aftermarket Technology Conference

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced it is now accepting applications for technology demonstrations at the 2024 Aftermarket Technology Conference, scheduled for October 13-15, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. This event provides a unique platform for companies to showcase their latest technological innovations to a dedicated audience of aftermarket industry professionals. The technology demonstrations offer conference attendees a […]

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