Standards developer says it is inappropriate to identify its standards as reason for business model changes. The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) released a statement clarifying its position on its standards versus how those standards are used by the industry. In a press release CIECA stated: The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) would […]
CIC Open Systems, Data Access and Sharing Task Force Plans Panel for April Meeting
One of the most lively and passionate of all the presentations at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) January in Palm Springs, California came from industry veteran Frank Terlep with a special presentation, CIECA BMS: Industry Standard or A New Way to Control, Centralize and Monetize Industry Data? Covering the history of EMS and the foundation […]
CCC Publishes 2017 Crash Course Report
Report Highlights Technological and Digital Advancements Taking Hold in Collision Repair Industry CCC Information Services Inc. announced the availability of its 2017 Crash Course, an in-depth report that focuses on the trends and business drivers within the automotive collision industry. This year’s report, “It’s Happening”, examines the technological and digital advancements being broadly embraced by […]
CCC Acquired by Advent International
Private equity firm acquires insurance and collision repair industry software provider. CCC Information Services Inc., the software and service provider to the automotive, insurance, and collision repair industries, announced today that Advent International, a global investment firm with deep experience in the technology sector, will purchase equity assets from CCC’s previous owners Leonard Green & Partners […]
Collision Repair Schools Receive $7 Million in Software Subscriptions from Information Providers in 2016
Audatex, CCC and Mitchell support pre-employment education through Collision Repair Education Foundation The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that industry information providers, Audatex, CCC and Mitchell, have provided more than $7 million in software to schools across the United States in 2016. Audatex, a Solera Company, donated over $2.3 million in software subscriptions to collision […]
CCC Information Services Reportedly Up for Sale
Private equity firms reportedly exploring sale of collision repair industry information provider. CCC Information Services, Inc. may be up for sale according to an article last week by Bloomberg. Founded in 1980 and based in Chicago, Ill., CCC, once a public company, taken private in 2006. According to the article, CCC’s private equity backers, […]
Diamond Standard Rolls Out Parts Reference Tool for Step Bumper Assemblies
Collision repair and insurance company estimators have a new resource to help identify step bumper assembly components. Diamond Standard announced that its DS PartsPath, provides photos and descriptions of all assembly component included in their Full Assembly Step Bumper Systems with OEM reference numbers for comparison and evaluation. In addition, over 1600 other Diamond Standard […]
Enterprise Supports Open, No-Cost Data Platform for Collision Repair Industry and Auto Claims
Enterprise Rent-A-Car issued a statement yesterday in support of open, no-cost data sharing for the collision repair industry and auto insurance claims. “We firmly believe models that create barriers to vehicle and repair data could be detrimental to the industry,” said Mike Hawkins, Vice President of Business Development for Enterprise Holdings Inc., which owns the […]
CCC Names Andreas Hecht to Lead New OEM Business Unit
CCC Information Services Inc. announced that Andreas Hecht has joined the company as Senior Vice President and General Manager of a new business unit that will be focused solely on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Hecht joins CCC from Inrix, a leading provider of traffic information, connected car services, and geo analytics that focuses on the […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Awards Over $750,000 in School Grants
The Collision Repair Education Foundation on November 1 awarded over $750,000 in grants to schools teaching collision repair across the U.S. Grants were available in several categories. The Foundation awarded grants worth $1,100 each to 37 schools as part of its Ultimate Collision Education Makeover. The winners included: Academy for Careers & Technology (Mullins, SC) […]