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FTC Terminates Review of OEConnection Sale

June 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, OEConnection, Providence Equity Partners

General Motors Renews Approval of BASF Refinish Products

June 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, BASF, General Motors

Guild 21 Conference Call Today Features John Eck from General Motors

May 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, Guild 21

GM and Lyft Reported to Test Self-Driving Taxis Within a Year

May 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, General Motors, Lyft

Axalta, BASF, Cunningham Brothers Receive GM Supplier of the Year Awards

March 23, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, BASF, Cunningham Brothers Auto Parts, General Motors, Supplier of the Year Award

GM Approves Chief Equipment for Cadillac CT6 Repair

March 23, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chief GM CT6 lineup

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Cadillac, Chief Automotive Systems, CT6, General Motors

LIABRA Meeting Tonight Features GM Structural Repair Clinic

March 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, LIABRA, meeting

GM and Toyota Expand Autonomous Vehicle Development Efforts

March 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, General Motors, Toyota

GM Parts Distribution Centers Receive Energy Star Certification

March 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eleven General Motors facilities have earned Energy Star certification for superior energy efficiency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These buildings, which include seven parts distribution centers, a global headquarters office and three IT innovation office centers, have optimized their buildings to leave a smaller carbon footprint. To earn Energy Star certification, buildings must perform […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Energy Star, General Motors, Sustainability

SEM Obtains 52 Recommendations from GM

February 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

SEM Products, Inc. announced that General Motors (GM) had awarded the company 52 recommendations spanning 218 SKUs. Recommended product categories include adhesives, foams, panel bonding adhesives, plastic repair materials, seam sealers, stone guard coatings, and undercoatings. SEM’s specialty coatings, such as interior refinish products, are recommended for out of warranty repair scenarios. A full list […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, General Motors, GM, SEM Products

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