Compares partial automation features like lane keeping assist to convenience features like power windows and heated seats. Crash records and insurance data offer little evidence that partial automation systems are preventing collisions, research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute shows. “Everything we’re seeing tells us that partial automation […]
GEICO Partners with AsTech to Use Rules Engine on Pre/Post Diagnostic Scan Reimbursement for ARX Shops
In an email to GEICO Auto Repair Xpress (ARX) direct repair facilities, the third-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the U.S. announced a new partnership with asTech that the insurer will use to standardize pricing and speed approvals for diagnostic, programming, and calibration operations. Under the new initiative GEICO ARX facilities can speed reimbursement […]
Distribution Solutions Group to Acquire Source Atlantic
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSGR) announced that its operating company, Lawson Products, under its affiliate Lawson Products Canada, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire Source Atlantic Limited. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Source Atlantic, headquartered in Saint John, New […]
NHTSA Issues Alert on Imported Aftermarket Air Bag Inflators
Three killed, two injured by faulty imported inflators used to repair previous accident damage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges used car buyers and owners to be aware of cheap, substandard replacement air bag inflators that can cause death or serious injury in a crash. In the last year, three people have been killed […]
25 Groups Write Letter Supporting Passage of Federal REPAIR Act
Groups including Auto Care Association, SEMA, CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and others call for passage during next U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee markup session. In a letter July 8 to members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, 25 groups called on the committee to pass H.R. 906, The Right to Equitable […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Repair Facility in Washington State
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Paramount Centre of Fife, Wash. Paramount Centre’s 50,000 square-foot space is dedicated to collision repair and auto restoration and is located at 6005 12th St E in Fife, approximately 30 miles south of Seattle. The new facility is QCG’s first location in Washington State. Mike Huber and […]
PPG Announces U.S. Tour for MoonWalk Automated Paint Mixing System
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced a U.S. tour of its PPG MoonWalk automated paint mixing system in two colorful trucks outfitted with the company’s suite of digital technologies for the refinish industry. The tour will make stops from coast to coast and will showcase the system’s significant benefits for body shops, including improved quality and […]
Stellantis Opens Mopar Parts Distribution Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Stellantis North America officially commemorated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Mopar Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The PDC represents an investment of CA$25.1 million ($18.2 million) and will employ more than 170 workers. Executives, including Mike Koval Jr., senior vice president, head of Mopar North […]
Car-O-Liner Academy Offers Collision Repair Courses
The Car-O-Liner Academy is offering training to help collision repair facilities stay up-to-date on evolving vehicle technologies and optimize their Car-O-Liner equipment investment. “At Car-O-Liner, our commitment to our customers’ success does not end with the sale,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “Internally and through our North American distributor network, we offer […]
Lift Auto Group Acquires First Yukon Location
CSN Collision announced that Lift Auto Group acquired its first Yukon location, CSN Whitehorse, that previously operated as CARSTAR Whitehorse. When Jim Muir, the former owner, and his wife Alison decided it was time to sell, they chose Lift Auto Group for its proven track record. “Lift was the right fit for us. We’ve worked […]
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