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UAW Members Ratify Contract at BMW Parts Distribution Center in Pennsylvania

July 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW workers at the distribution center in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, have voted more than 2-to-1 to ratify a new contract securing raises of up to 33% and ending the two-tier wage system over the life of the agreement. According to the union, the agreement also introduces major improvements to policies on time off, uniforms, overtime […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, Parts Distribution Center, Pennsylvania, Strike, United Auto Workers

Chris Evans Named VP Global Strategy at Axalta, Colleen Lubic VP of Investor Relations.

July 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Chris Evans has been appointed Vice President, Global Strategy and Colleen Lubic has been appointed Vice President, Investor Relations. The appointments are effective immediately. Evans has served as Axalta’s VP, Investor Relations since early 2022. Prior to joining the company, he led the Investor Relations function for […]

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

July 25 CIECA Webinar Details Importance of Vehicle-to-Everything Communication for Collision Repair Industry

July 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the next CIECA Webinar will be held on Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. (EDT). The webinar, Why the Collision Industry Should Be Interested in V2X, one-hour live broadcast will feature Arif K. Rafiq, Transportation Industry Manager for Esri Canada detailing vehicle-to-everything (V2X connected vehicle technologies. All […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, V2x, Webinars

New York City Auto Recycler Could Be Fined Up to $497,000 for Pollution Violations

July 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company failed to clean up oil spills and other chemicals. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced a settlement securing full remediation and up to $497,000 in penalties against LSM Auto Parts & Recycling (LSM), BGN Real Estate, and two related companies for releasing dangerous […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuits, New York City

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Key West, Florida

July 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Cooper’s Paint & Body Shop in Key West, Fla. Cooper’s Paint & Body Shop welcomed its first customers in 1952. “Being a family-owned and operated shop, we have treated each client as a part of our family. We believe future customers will still experience the family atmosphere thanks […]

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

New Vehicles Sales Down in June on Impact of CDK Cyberattack

July 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sales were down both month-over-month and year-over-year. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association Market Beat report, new light-vehicle sales were down in June as the CDK Global cyberattack affected many dealers’ operations. Sales in June totaled a SAAR of 15.3 million units, down by 4.8% year over year and by 4% from May 2024. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CDK Global, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

AASP/MA to Offer Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser Licensing Course Starting This Fall

July 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) announced they will begin offering a motor vehicle damage appraiser licensing course throughout the Commonwealth this fall. On June 25, the Auto Damage Appraisers Licensing Board (ADALB) granted their approval to allow the association to use the course and its materials to prepare students for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/MA, ADALB, Licensing

Hertz Announces Executive Appointments

July 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) announced several key appointments to its leadership team. Sandeep Dube will join Hertz as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer on July 22, and Katherine Lee Martin, who currently serves as Hertz’s Interim General Counsel, will be appointed to Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertz, People

Nearly 71 Million Expected to Travel over July 4th Week

July 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Share of Travelers by Mode pie chart and Number of Travelers by Mode table

This year’s extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record. AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday. This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Holiday Travel, Traffic Volume

Axalta Completes CoverFlexx Group Acquisition

July 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) announced it completed the previously announced acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group from Transtar Holding Company. The CoverFlexx Group manufactures and sells coatings for automotive refinish and aftermarket applications, focused on economy customers in North America. “The acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group further solidifies our excellent offerings in Refinish coatings,” said […]

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

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