Spanesi announced the expansion of its collision repair equipment and technology distribution network with the addition of Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. as the exclusive distributor in states of Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The line is supported by Industrial Finishes & Systems’ Equipment Specialist, Ben Else. According to Else, “Spanesi shares a focus on […]
LKQ Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with GUNIWHEEL
LKQ Corporation announced it has reached an agreement with GUNIWHEEL LLC for the exclusive distribution of the GUNIWHEEL System for North America and Europe. The GUNIWHEEL is a universal four and five lug bolt pattern transport wheel that can be used as an alternative method to temporary jack stands or lifts. When a vehicle has […]
Arrowhead Insurance Partners with S/P2 on Technician Recruitment
S/P2 and Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. announced the launch of a new online portal to help Arrowhead’s customers find the technician candidates they need. “We know our customers need technicians,” said Patrick Nelson, senior underwriting manager for Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. “With S/P2 Careers, we can bring them an important new benefit, allowing […]
ASA Launches Mobile App
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) unveiled a new app at its Annual Business Meeting & Conference, providing a way to reach its members and others with important industry news and vital association information – more quickly than ever. ASA partnered with MobileSoft in the development of the app. That partnership will continue as MobileSoft, ASA’s […]
Ford and Rivian Announces $500 Million Investment, Partnership to Deliver All-New Battery Electric Vehicle
Rivian today announced an equity investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery electric vehicle for Ford’s growing EV portfolio using Rivian’s skateboard platform. “This strategic partnership marks another key milestone in our drive to accelerate the […]
Toyota Teams up with Progressive Insurance on Usage Based Insurance
Progressive Insurance and Toyota Insurance Management Solutions (TIMS) are partnering to provide owners of connected Toyota vehicles with an opportunity to seek insurance discounts from Progressive. Toyota owners who consent to share driving data from vehicles equipped with Toyota data communication modules will have the opportunity to share their information with Progressive for a potential […]
PartsTrader and URG Announce Integration to Simplify Recycled Parts Ordering
The United Recyclers Group (URG) and PartsTrader announced the availability of a new integration that allows URG member salvage yards to automatically see their inventory for each part and reduce manual data entry. These factors speed up quote response time by yard personnel. By using this integration, the sales team can focus more time solving […]
CARS Cooperative Partners with asTech
The CARS Cooperative announced it has partnered with Repairify, Inc., the makers of the asTech diagnostic device, offering vehicle diagnostic and calibration services to its more than 700 locations in the United States. Through this preferred partnership, CARS Cooperative members will be able to offer customers and insurance partners’ vehicle electronics diagnostic and calibration services […]
Nexsyis Collision and Overall Parts Solutions Announce Software Integration
Nexsyis Collision, the body shop management and accounting platform, and Overall Parts Solutions, supply-chain management solutions provider to the collision repair industry, announced the release of an application integration providing secure two-way, real-time communication between Nexsyis and the OPSTrax parts procurement platform. The integration allows Nexsyis customers to take advantage of the full offerings of […]
MyShop Traffic Joins BASF’s Vision+ Program
MyShop Traffic, a management software for collision repair facilities created by a body shop for a body shop, announced it has joined BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings as part of their Vision+ Value Beyond Paint Tools and Services program. The software will be offered to body shops via their BASF ColorSource and Multi-Line distributors. MyShop Traffic […]