AirPro Diagnostics announced Ford’s approval as a diagnostics and calibrations provider for shops participating in the vehicle manufacturer’s collision repair and glass certification programs. “This approval is yet another example of AirPro’s commitment to meeting OE approvals. AirPro is now an approved diagnostics and calibrations provider for the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) as well […]
Nearly 7,000 Autoworkers at Stellantis Ram Truck Plant Join the UAW Strike
Over 40,000 now on strike. Stellantis cancels plans to attend SEMA, LA Auto Show. The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced today that 6,800 union members at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Mich. joined the union’s strike, shutting down production at Stellantis’ largest plant. The workers who make Stellantis’ RAM 1500 […]
Boyd Group Says UAW Strike Hasn’t Impacted its Parts Supply to Date But Cautions Long Strike Could Cause Disruptions
Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) yesterday commented on the potential impact of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor strike. “To date, the Strike has not impacted our ability to source parts required to complete collision repairs; however, should the Strike continue for an extended period of time, it is possible that parts supply from […]
UAW Reported to Expand Strikes to GM and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers Today
As CollisionWeek was going to press, Reuters reported that United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fein announced that the union will expand its strike today to include General Motors and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) across the U.S. The UAW is reported to have made progress in its negotiations with Ford and will not expand […]
Fitch Ratings Says US Vehicle Manufacturers Have Enough Liquidity to Withstand Extended UAW Strikes
While the ratings agency believes both manufacturers and the union want to resolve the strike quickly, the gap between compensation offers and union demands will make that difficult. U.S. vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) have sufficient liquidity for their ratings to withstand an extended strike by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), according to Fitch Ratings. […]
UAW Strike Targets Production of Detroit Three Popular Vehicles
The United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit Three vehicle manufacturers, Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, failed to reach agreements on new labor contracts by the midnight deadline last night to avoid a strike. As a result, the UAW began a limited set of walkouts targeting a manufacturing plant at each of the three […]
Ford Motor Company Fund and Enterprise Holdings Foundation Expand Collision Engineering Program
Parkland College in Illinois is seventh U.S. school to offer program. The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Ill., has been selected as the seventh school to offer the Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The program expansion is made possible through the […]
Ford Donates $1 Million to Fund Technician Scholarship Program
Scholarship fund, administered by the TechForce Foundation, is backed by Ford Fund and Ford Dealers will help meet the high demand for highly skilled automotive technicians across the industry. Ford Motor Company Fund, the company’s philanthropic arm, is joining Ford dealers across four U.S. regions – Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Phoenix – to provide $1 […]
Ford Introduces Optional ADAS Certification for Collision Repair Network
Ford is now offering an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) certification for Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) participants. Although the certification is optional, having dedicated, in-house ADAS calibration technicians to maintain the highest level of certification available is recommended. Collision repairers who are not ADAS-certified must work with FCCN-certified third-party providers who have completed the […]
Ford Submits Electric Police Vehicle to Michigan State Police for Testing
As part of its more than $30 billion investment in electrification through 2025, Ford is exploring all-electric, purpose-built law enforcement vehicles. To demonstrate that a vehicle with an electric powertrain can deliver strong performance and stand up to demanding police duty cycles, the company is submitting an all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 […]