The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced Canadian-based Color Compass Corporation has partnered with AMi to increase Canadian access to collision repair administrative, customer service and management training, certificates and professional designations through its Color Compass University. “This relationship is consistent with the AMi strategic direction, to collaborate with training providers and learning supporters to ensure […]
Axalta Announces Exclusive Partnership with National Transportation Center
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced a partnership with the National Transportation Center (NTC). The NTC is a centralized training and employment center created to support the commercial transportation industry’s long-term training, workforce recruitment, and retention efforts. Axalta is happy to extend its training resources to NTC and positively impact the future of the transportation industry. […]
UK National Body Repair Association Partners with CAPS for Secure Data Exchange
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced a new partnership agreement with CAPS that will support members in the highly complex area of exchanging collision repair data. “We are delighted to be partnering with the NBRA as its preferred choice for data exchange services. CAPS has recently moved onto Microsoft Azure, which is widely regarded […]
Audi Announces Partnership to Develop Solar Vehicle Roof
Car manufacturer cooperates with Hanergy. Prototype planned by end of this year. Audi and Alta Devices, a subsidiary of the Chinese solar-cell specialist, Hanergy, are working together to development a solar vehicle roof using thin-film solar cells. The aim of the partnership is to generate solar energy to increase the range of electric vehicles. The […]
Assured Performance Announces Agreement with VECO Experts
The Assured Performance Network announced that they have entered into a new business services agreement with Vehicle Collision Experts, LLC (VECO Experts) that designates the firm as a preferred provider of optional in-shop repair quality support services. VECO Experts provides services such as technical training lessons for shop personnel, distribution of monthly quality and equipment […]
Assured Performance Introduces Lobby Multimedia Delivery System
Assured Performance announced it has entered into an agreement with Advantego Technologies Inc. of Irvine, Calif. to deliver a new internet-based multi-media delivery system, eLOBBY, that electronically displays shop-specific commercial messaging, official certification signage, and vehicle manufacturer-branded consumer education videos directly to consumers Advantego and Assured Performance developed eLOBBY to help shops reinforce their branding […]
Toyota and Mazda Enter Business and Capital Alliance
Formed joint venture to produce vehicles in the United States. Will jointly develop electric vehicles and advanced safety technology with ultimate goal of creating a mobile society devoid of accidents. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) signed an agreement today to enter a business and capital alliance, with the aim of further […]
Kia Selects OEConnection for Collision Repair Parts Ordering
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that Kia Motors America has added CollisionLink to its collision parts marketing program. The CollisionLink parts ordering and fulfillment solution will allow Kia’s dealer network to access competitive pricing on eligible OE parts and expand their market penetration in the U.S. Kia is the 23rd automotive dealer network in North America […]
I-CAR Australia Adds Charles Darwin University as Education Resource
I-CAR Australia CEO Mark Czvitkovits announced that Charles Darwin University (CDU) will deliver select I-CAR courses to meet the requirements for AUR32116 and AUR32416 training packages for apprentices. Grant Mauger, VET Lecturer/Workplace Assessor – Vehicle Body said, “The newly signed MOU between CDU and I-CAR Australia will expand opportunities for local NT apprentices to undertake […]
Thatcham Announces Partnership on Collision Repair Management Training in the UK
According to Thatcham Research, the United Kingdom-based motor insurers’ automotive research center, challenging decisions lie ahead for body shops, as modern vehicles trigger need for specialized repair strategies. The organization announced a new partnership with Business Success Global (BSG) to bring a leadership and management development program to market to help repairers respond to changes […]