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Interview: John Eck, General Motors

February 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Eck Interview on GM Collision Repair Network

Eck discusses details of General Motors Collision Repair Network and how it is designed to improve the quality and safety of collision repairs. In August, General Motors officially announced that enrollment was open for its long anticipated collision repair network. While the vehicle manufacturer has had vehicle specific certification programs in the past, including for […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: General Motors, Interview, OEM Certification

Interview: Robert McKenzie, Refinish Distributors Alliance

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Robert McKenzie

In our video interview, McKenzie, executive director of the Refinish Distributors Alliance, details the challenges distributors face in a changing industry and how his organization works to help its members succeed. As the collision repair industry changes in response to both increasing vehicle technology, consolidation, and changing consumer preferences, the paint, body and equipment (PBE) […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Interview: Ramon Suarez, Audatex, Solera Company

November 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Interview Ramon Suarez Audatex Solera Company

In our video interview, Suarez, regional managing director for Audatex, explains how the recently announced AudaTarget predictive analytics system benefits, insurers, collision repair facilities and ultimately consumers. As the pace of change in vehicle technology accelerates, insurers and repairers have responded by updating their operations in response. Part of that response, requires facing the fact […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Audatex, FNOL, Interview, Predictive Analytics, Solera Holdings

California Department of Insurance Finds Use of Opt-OEM and Alt-OEM Designations Unfair Claims Practice

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Don Feeley CAA Interview

DOI joins with California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair to prohibit use of parts terms. CollisionWeek interviews Don Feeley, Interim Executive Director of the California Autobody Association. In a letter dated October 8 to the California Autobody Association (CAA), the California Department of Insurance (DOI) responded to questions by the repair association regarding the use of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California Autobody Association, Department of Insurance, Estimating Systems, Interview, Regulations

Interview: John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and President Details Upcoming Changes to Training and Recognition Programs

August 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Van Alstyne details changes coming to collision repair industry training and recognition programs. I-CAR announced a nearly complete redesign of its training programs at NACE Automechanika, including new requirements for Platinum and Gold Class recognition programs in 2019. Russell Thrall III, publisher and editor in chief of CollisionWeek, sat down with Van Alstyne just a […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: I-CAR, Interview

Interview: John Lancaster, Subaru of America and Livia Guarnieri, Wadsworth International

July 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Subaru Certified Collision Repair Interview

Lancaster and Guarnieri detail plans for Subaru’s collision repair certification program. Subaru of America announced in March that it was partnering with Wadsworth International to launch the vehicle manufacturer’s certified collision repair program. In our video interview, John Lancaster, from Subaru and Livia Guarnieri, with Wadsworth International provide details about the program that will be […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, OEM Certification, Subaru, Wadsworth International

Interview: Dan Risley, Automotive Service Association

June 29, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dan Risley Interview

Risley, president and executive director of ASA, discusses the announcement that he is leaving the association after five years at the helm. The Automotive Service Association announced today that Dan Risley, president and executive director of the association since 2013, was leaving to accept a position with CCC Information Services. In our video interview with […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Interview, People

Interview: John Van Alstyne, I-CAR

April 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Interview John Van Alstyne

John Van Alstyne, chief executive officer and president of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, details the non-profit training organization’s progress during 2017. Details key 2018 initiatives. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) reported that demand for training by collision repairers and auto insurance companies remained strong in 2017. Given the continued […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: I-CAR, Interview, Technical Training

Interview: Jennifer Maher and Greg Settle, TechForce Foundation

March 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jennifer Maher TechForce Foundation

Foundation is championing students seeking careers across the transportation industry, including collision repair, and developing partnerships with industry groups to achieve its goals. The shortage of collision repair technicians, evident in CollisionWeek’s Quarterly Collision Repair Business Conditions research as well as the Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR Snapshot Survey of the Collision Industry, is […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Employment, Interview, TechForce Foundation

Interview: Bob Redding, Automotive Service Association

January 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bob Redding Interview

ASA’s Washington Representative details Federal legislation and issues of importance to the collision repair and automotive service industries. Legislative and regulatory issues are numerous for the collision repair industry. From legislation that seeks to define the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles, to regulations covering the insurance industry and its dealings with customers and repairers, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Interview, legislation, Regulations

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