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NADA Forecasts 17.7 Million New Vehicle Sales in 2016

November 18, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wage growth, combined with declining gas prices and low interest rates, projected to drive auto sales higher next year. Cautions next year could be peak. Moderate wage growth, declining gasoline prices and continued low interest rates on auto loans will drive new car and light truck sales higher in 2016, Steven Szakaly, chief economist of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: forecast, NADA, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

Uni-Select Acquires Ontario PBE Distributor

November 18, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the distributor of automotive products in Canada and parent company of FinishMaster, Inc., announced that it has completed the acquisition, through one of its Canadian subsidiaries, of T.N. Discovery Auto Collision Ltd. T.N. Discovery, a member of Uni-Select, has been servicing auto body shops throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1995. They […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acquisition, Canada, Ontario, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

National Auto Body Council Golf Fundraiser Early Bird Registration Ends November 24

November 18, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that early bird registration for its upcoming Annual Golf Event Fundraiser presented by Hertz, ends next Tuesday, November 24. The event takes place at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, California on Wednesday, January 13. Golfer and sponsor registration is available online. Because it the single […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fundraiser, Golf, NABC, National Auto Body Council, Palm Springs

Fenix Parts Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results

November 18, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:FENX), the automotive recycler, announced third quarter and year-to-date 2015 results. Fenix completed its IPO and the acquisitions of its eight founding companies in mid-May 2015, and another acquisition, of Ocean County Auto Wreckers in August 2015. The accompanying financial statements include results of Fenix Parts, as a standalone entity for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Fenix Parts, Recycler

Thatcham Announces Partnership for Chinese Motor Insurance Ratings Market

November 18, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research announced a partnership with the China Automotive Technology and Research Centre (CATARC) to enable the introduction of a vehicle insurance rating program into China. Funded by UK insurers, one of Thatcham’s key responsibilities is in administering the insurance Group Rating system on behalf of the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The newly signed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, China, Ratings, Thatcham Research

Leanne Jefferies Named VP of Canadian Operations for Assured Performance

October 27, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance Network announced the appointment of Leanne Jefferies as Vice-President of Canadian Operations. Jefferies will launch and oversee Canadian operations of the Certified Collision Care program powered by Assured Performance Network. Assured Performance Network is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization that operates as a third-party administrator for consumer awareness, body shop Certification and Business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, Canada

Driven Brands Acquires CARSTAR

October 22, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Parent of Maaco and 1-800-Radiator adds collision repair-focused franchise to portfolio of automotive franchises. Acquisition does not include CARSTAR Canada. Driven Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital and the nation’s leading franchise automotive company, announced today that it has acquired Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts.  CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CARSTAR, Driven Brands

Canada – Fix Auto Adds Two to its Collision Repair Network

October 21, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced two additions to its collision repair facility network. Paul Randles, General Manager, Fix Auto Atlantic Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Fredericton, New Brunswick, effective October 1st. Fix Auto Fredericton has undergone major changes in the past few months, like the addition of four more work bays, a new office, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliation

Boyd Group Acquires Ohio Collision Repair Center

October 20, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

NACE | CARS

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the October 16, 2015 acquisition of Deacon’s Collision Center. in Mayfield Heights, Ohio an eastern suburb of Cleveland. It is located on a high traffic thoroughfare and is Boyd’s first center in the Cleveland metropolitan area. The facility will operate under the Gerber brand. “This location provides us with a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Ohio

Parts Shopping Added to CCC ONE Desktop

October 20, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. announced today it has added parts shopping functionality to it CCC ONE Repair Workflow desktop solution, making it easier for estimators to shop for parts and make better repair decisions. With the parts shopping functionality, live parts pricing and inventory are available on-screen while the estimate is being written. OEM, aftermarket […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, electronic parts ordering

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