General Motors Company (GM) today issued a position statement for the collision repair industry directing technicians to scan damaged vehicles for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) both before and after repairs. “Even minor body damage or glass replacement may result in damage to one or more safety-related systems on the vehicle,” said John Eck, collision manager, […]
Automotive Recyclers Question General Motors Position Statement on Recycled Parts
Recyclers believe position statement counter to GM commitment on environment and sustainability. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is admonishing General Motors (GM) and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Barra for what it states is “GM’s new anti-environmental position on the utilization of recycled GM parts.” According to the association, that represents the […]
FTC Terminates Review of OEConnection Sale
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued an early termination notice June 16 on the Hart Scott Rodino (HSR) antitrust review of the sale by General Motors and Ford Motor Company of their stakes in OEConnection LLC. OEConnection LLC announced on June 2 that Providence Equity Partners would acquire a majority equity stake in the company. […]
General Motors Renews Approval of BASF Refinish Products
General Motors paint engineering reviewed and approved BASF’s comprehensive standardized test process for its Glasurit and R-M automotive refinish materials. All products tested received approval into 2017, the 21st time the refinish system manufacturer has received approval from the vehicle manufacturer. “Glasurit and R-M paint systems consistently provide the top quality finishes required by GM,” […]
Guild 21 Conference Call Today Features John Eck from General Motors
The next Guild 21 conference call takes place today at 2 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. PST) and will feature John Eck, Manager, Wholesale Dealer Channel, General Motors Customer Care & Aftersales, who will present on the topic of quality repairs and OEM certification for repair facilities. Eck has over 25 years of automotive aftermarket experience […]
GM and Lyft Reported to Test Self-Driving Taxis Within a Year
The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that General Motors (GM) and Lyft, Inc., the ride-hailing service, will begin testing self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EVs within a year. In January, General Motors invested $500 million in Lyft to create a long-term strategic alliance to create an integrated network of on-demand autonomous vehicles in the U.S. “We see […]
Axalta, BASF, Cunningham Brothers Receive GM Supplier of the Year Awards
General Motors recognized 110 of its best global suppliers during its 24th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held at Cobo Center. The announcement represents the most suppliers GM has recognized since debuting the Supplier of the Year event in 1992. Among those receiving awards were companies that also supply the collision repair industry […]
GM Approves Chief Equipment for Cadillac CT6 Repair
General Motors has approved a family of Chief aluminum-specific tools and equipment to repair collision damage on the new Cadillac CT6. Chief’s dust and fume extractors, aluminum dent repair station, MIG welder, collet set and structural holding package are the latest additions to a long list of GM-approved Chief collision repair products. The following CT6 […]
LIABRA Meeting Tonight Features GM Structural Repair Clinic
The Long Island Long Island Auto Body Repairmen’s Association and the Auto Body Craftsmen’s Guild will feature a new 2016 General Motors structural repair clinic at their general meeting tonight. The event starts with dinner at 7:30 p.m., followed by the clinic. The meeting is being held at Eagle Auto Mall, 1320 Old Country Rd, […]
GM and Toyota Expand Autonomous Vehicle Development Efforts
Both General Motors and Toyota announced efforts last week to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles. General Motors announced it is acquiring Cruise Automation to add Cruise’s software talent and rapid development capability to further accelerate GM’s development of autonomous vehicle technology. “Fully autonomous vehicles can bring our customers enormous benefits in terms of greater […]