Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that its plants across the U.S. and Canada, as well as headquarters operations and construction projects, are intended to remain closed until April 14, dependent upon the various states’ stay-in-place orders and the readiness of each facility to return to production. Mopar Parts Distribution Centers, which have been deemed essential […]
Collision Industry Foundation Announces $100,000 Fund for COVID-19 Victims
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the formation of a fund to assist those within the industry impacted by the new coronavirus, COVID-19. The CIF has committed to initially fund $100,000 in assistance to help individual collision repair professionals and their immediate families dealing with the effects of the virus. “Our hearts go out to […]
U.S. Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package
U.S. House of Representatives expected to consider proposal Friday that provides support for individuals and small businesses. The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), after extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes […]
UpdatePromise Makes Mass Campaign Tool Free During COVID-19 Crisis
UpdatePromise announced that it will be helping dealerships nationwide to communicate with their customers and employees by offering its Mass Campaign tool free for the next 60 days. Dealerships have shut down portions of their businesses or their entire operations altogether. During these uncertain times, communicating with their employees, vendors and customers can be problematic […]
Collision Repair Facilities Remain Open, Optimistic in Face of Coronavirus Crisis
All collision repair facilities responding to research were open, but have seen slowdowns due to coronavirus response. Industry businesses donating PPE to health care providers. Research conducted by CollisionWeek across U.S. collision repair facilities on March 19-20 shows collision repair centers have remained open in the face of the coronavirus response and remain optimistic about […]
AIA Canada Reports Government of Ontario Designates Businesses in the Aftermarket Supply Chain Essential Workplaces
On Monday, March 23, the Government of Ontario announced that there would be a full shutdown of non-essential businesses starting midnight Tuesday, March 24 in response to COVID-19. The shutdown will be in effect for fourteen days, with the possibility of extension. Businesses throughout the aftermarket supply chain have been designated by the Government of […]
Fiat Chrysler and Ford Announce Personal Protective Equipment Production
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it is stepping in to help those at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and donating more than 1 million protective face masks per month. Production capacity is being installed this week and the company will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks with initial distribution […]
General Motors Announces Collaboration to Increase Ventilator Production
GM and Ventec Life Systems, in cooperation with StopTheSpread.org, the nation’s coordinated private sector response to the COVID-19, are collaborating to enable Ventec to increase production of its respiratory care products to support the growing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Ventec will leverage GM’s logistics, purchasing and manufacturing expertise to build more of their critically […]
Fix Auto UK Provides Franchisees with Free Health and Safety Support
Fix Auto UK announced it is providing every franchisee partner with free access to an online information portal to ensure strict Health and Safety measures and Government guidelines in the fight against Coronavirus are adhered to. Safety 4 Bodyshops, a Health and Safety interactive management system developed specifically for vehicle repairers, has been made available […]
New York State Includes Automotive Repair, Insurance as Essential Business Enterprise
Guidance issued by the New York State Department of Economic Development, known as Empire State Development, includes both auto repair services and insurance as essential businesses not covered by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.6 on March 18 that requires businesses to reduce its in-person workforce by 75% from pre-state of emergency employment levels. A complete […]