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ASA Issues Call for NACE | CARS Presentations

January 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

If you have a presentation you would like to share with professionals in the independent automotive service and collision repair industry, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) would like to hear from you. ASA is accepting proposals for presentations to be given during the education conference at the 2016 NACE | CARS Expo & Conference Aug. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASA, Automotive Service Association, CARS, NACE

I-CAR Commends Innovation Group for Gold Class Recommendation

January 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that the Innovation Group, a global provider of insurance software solutions and business process services, is encouraging all of its network repair shops to achieve I-CAR’s Gold Class designation. “I-CAR applauds Innovation Group for encouraging its shops to achieve Gold Class, and recognizing the value of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gold Class, I-CAR, Innovation Group

NASTF Board Welcomes New Member

January 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five of the fifteen three-year board of director terms were up for election to the 2016 NASTF leadership and all five of the existing volunteers were re-elected to serve through December 31, 2018. One new director had to be elected, however, as Jim Von Ehr, an OEM At-Large Director, retired from Nissan leaving two years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, NASTF, People

I-CAR Announces New Course Launches for First Quarter

January 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), announced that it will launch three new courses in the first quarter of 2016: MIG brazing, rivet bonding, and Honda & Acura electrical system repair. The new MIG brazing and rivet bonding courses are part of I-CAR’s new Hands-On Skills Development program, a new line of courses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, training

Boyd Group Acquires Charlotte Collision Repair Center

January 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE:BYD.UN) announced the December 19 opening of a Gerber collision repair center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The center is located in proximity to Interstate 85 and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It has served the community since 1972 and previously operated as Coffey’s Body Shop. “This center enhances our footprint in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Gerber, North Carolina

3M Kicks Off Fourth Year of Hire Our Heroes Program

January 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hire Our Heroes Calendar

In 2016, the 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division (AAD) will mark the fourth year of its Hire Our Heroes program and is introducing a new way for shops to get involved — the 2016 3M Hire Our Heroes Calendar. With a $200 donation to the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), shops will not only be giving to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes, Veterans

U.S. Files Complaint Against Volkswagen on Clean Air Act Violations

January 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), yesterday filed a civil complaint in federal court in Detroit, Mich., against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations LLC, Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America Inc. The complaint alleges that nearly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Emissions, Lawsuit, U.S. DOJ, Volkswagen

BASF and AMA Group Announce 10 Year Supply Agreement

January 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF (OTCMKTS:BASFY) has signed a ten-year partnership with the Australia and New Zealand bodyshop network AMA Group (ASX:AMA). Through this partnership, BASF will supply waterborne refinishing solutions from its premium automotive refinish paint brand Glasurit to AMA’s network in Australia and New Zealand of over 70 bodyshops. Chris Titmarsh, Vice President, Regional Business Management, Automotive Refinish […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AMA Group, Australia, BASF, New Zealand, Supply Agreement

General Motors Invests $500 Million in Lyft

January 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer and ride-hailing service envision on-demand autonomous vehicles. General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Lyft, the ride-hailing service, today announced a long-term strategic alliance to create an integrated network of on-demand autonomous vehicles in the U.S. GM will invest $500 million in Lyft to help the company continue the rapid growth of its successful ridesharing service. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, General Motors, GM, Lyft, Ride-Hailing

FinishMaster Acquires 15 ColorMaster Locations

January 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase ColorMaster Automotive Paint, Inc. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close within 30 days following the date hereof, will increase FinishMaster’s footprint in Illinois, Missouri and Texas and will mark FinishMaster’s first branch […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

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