FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of the Annex Group Inc., expanding FinishMaster’s footprint in the state of Washington and across three major metropolitan markets in California. Founded in 1983, Annex has nine locations in the Seattle, Everett and Tacoma markets in the state of Washington and […]
California Department of Insurance Proposes New Labor Rate and Anti-Steering Regulations
Proposed regulations seek to improve the accuracy and transparency of collision repair labor rate surveys, clarify anti-steering requirements for insurers. In early March, the California Department of Insurance published proposed regulations to change the requirements for labor rate surveys conduct across collision repair facilities as well as amendments to anti-steering regulations. The California Autobody Association […]
Fix Auto USA Annual Conference September 18-21 in San Diego
Fix Auto USA has announced that its 14th Annual National Conference, themed “Believe. Achieve. Succeed.” will take place September 18–21, at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, set in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. The invitation-only conference remains a signature event for Fix Auto, bringing together Fix Auto’s members and Franchise Partners, insurers, suppliers, OEMs, […]
Registration Open for NACE | CARS Show in California
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that attendee, expo visitor and exhibitor registration is now open for its NACE | CARS 2016 trade show being held in August in Anaheim, Calif. Information on registration and accommodations are available online. The industry-led committees overseeing the development of sessions have helped identify the best speakers and trainers […]
CARSTAR Expands in Northern California
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Sunnyvale Auto Body to its franchise network of independently-owned collision repair centers. CARSTAR Sunnyvale, with 10,000 sq. ft., is owned by Bob Brost and is located at 1288 Forgewood Ave. in Sunnyvale, Calif. The new location is the 11th CARSTAR collision repair facility in the […]
Registration Opens for Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser
Registration for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 15th annual summer golf fundraiser, taking place Wednesday, August 10th, at the Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, Calif. is now open. Golfers will enjoy a round of golf at the Black Gold Golf Club and registering online early is encouraged as the event is expected to […]
California Issues Draft Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has released draft autonomous vehicle deployment regulations for public comment. The proposed regulations would initially exclude driverless vehicles. “The primary focus of the deployment regulations is the safety of autonomous vehicles and the safety of the public who will share the road with these vehicles,” said DMV Director […]
New Law Gives California OSHA More Punch
The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is preparing to carry out AB 1127, which was signed into law by Governor Davis on Oct. 6, 1999. Authored by Assembly member Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), the bill makes statutory changes in the Cal/OSHA, effective Jan. 1, 2000. “AB 1127 will greatly […]