Symach Srl and Alphabet Italia Fleet Management SpA, the BMW Group’s car rental company, announced that Symach is a technology partner for Alphabet Italia. Alphabet Italia has chosen Symach as a technology partner to support its Alphabet Point collision repair shop network in achieving quality objectives in repair, production efficiency and speed of delivery to […]
Volkswagen and Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company yesterday announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and are exploring a strategic alliance designed to strengthen each company’s competitiveness and better serve customers globally. The companies are exploring potential projects across a number of areas – including developing a range of commercial vehicles together to better serve […]
Spanesi Americas and Certified Collision Group Announce Supply Agreement
Spanesi Americas to work with hundreds of CCG collision repair centers across the U.S. for equipment needs. Spanesi Americas have signed an agreement with the Certified Collision Group (CCG) that calls for Spanesi Americas to be a preferred provider of vehicle repair straightening benches, Touch electronic measuring systems, spray booths, prep stations, mixing rooms, welders […]
GM and Honda Partner on Battery Development
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) and Honda (NYSE:HMC) announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American market. Under […]
1st Certified Collision Centers Selects AirPro Diagnostics for Scanning
AirPro Diagnostics announced that 1st Certified Collision Centers has partnered with AirPro Diagnostics to provide pre-and post-repair scan and calibration services at its eight locations in Southern California. “We are proud to welcome this valued client after an extended pilot. 1St Certified is an industry leader in providing quality OEM level collision repairs to its […]
CAPA Launches Aftermarket Auto Parts for South African Market
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced it has certified the first aftermarket auto parts intended for sale in the South African market. The parts, manufactured by the Tong Yang Group and distributed by Grandmark International, were certified following a testing process that included material evaluations, construction method verification, vehicle test fits (VTF), and dimensional/appearance […]
National Auto Body Council Expands First Responder Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program is expanding with the addition of rescue tool manufacturers Hurst Jaws of Life and Genesis Rescue Systems providing instructors for NABC member-hosted extrication events nationwide. NABC’s F.R.E.E. program provides first responders with hands-on practice specifically on late model vehicles equipped with […]
CARSTAR and Assured Performance Announce Agreement on OEM Certification Program
Initiative designed to accelerate OEM collision repair certification adoption and compliance by CARSTAR stores CARSTAR and Assured Performance announced they will provide a special OEM certification initiative and bundled services to CARSTAR locations across North America. The new initiative leverages Assured Performance tools and resources for CARSTAR store owners to help accelerate adoption and compliance […]
GM Using AI-Based Design Technology and 3D Printing for Next Generation of Vehicle Lightweighting
GM Alliance with Autodesk includes advanced AI-based generative design technology and 3D printing advancements to help lighten and transform future vehicles General Motors announced it is using new, advanced software design technology to introduce the next generation of vehicle lightweighting. According to the vehicle manufacturer, the technology is key to developing efficient and lighter alternative […]
asTech and Cooks Collision Partner on Collision Repair Diagnostic Solution
Repairify, Inc., the makers of the asTech diagnostic device, announced they have partnered with Cooks Collision to build a comprehensive diagnostic and vehicle electronics repair solution for their thirty-eight full-service collision repair centers in California. The solution includes remote diagnostics, on-site technicians and in shop mobile services. The rollout began last September. The project involved […]