A New Baltimore, Mich. man has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly selling counterfeit automotive restraint systems, including airbags, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced April 2. Dinas Kamaitis, 31, was arraigned on April 1 in the 37th District Court in Warren before Judge John M. Chmura. The charges represent the first case brought […]
Michigan State Senate Passes Bill Regulating Auxiliary Repair Shop Facilities
The Automotive Service Association reports that the Michigan State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 867 on a 38-0 vote last week. It now awaits consideration in the State House. State Senator John Cherry (D) originally introduced SB 867 earlier this year for the primary purpose of making it easier for auto repairers to operate auxiliary […]
CollisionRight Reaches 100 Collision Repair Facility Milestone with Michigan MSO Acquisition
CollisionRight has reached its 100th-location milestone through the three-shop acquisition of Tripp’s Collision in Michigan. As with each of CollisionRight’s 41 acquisitions to date, Tripp’s will continue to do business under its market-leading local brand while benefiting from the support and efficiency of a unified, large-scale organization. All of CollisionRight’s locations are corporate-owned and run […]
CIECA Conference Speakers and Sponsors Announced for September 24-25 Event
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its lineup of speakers at the 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024. The event is being held at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel in Detroit, Mich. on September 24-25. This year’s theme is “The Intersection of Data & Mobility” and will be emceed by industry veteran Bill Garoutte. […]
Penske Automotive Group Acquires Bill Brown Ford
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG) has acquired Bill Brown Ford of Livonia, Mich. The Presidio Group LLC, an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, announced it advised the Brown family on the sale. The transaction included the Bill Brown […]
ASA Urges Passage of Pro-Auto Repairer Bill in Michigan
Association asks Michigan residents to contact their legislators to support Michigan Senate Bill 867 that would reduce regulatory burdens. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging state lawmakers in Michigan to pass Senate Bill (SB) 867. Michigan residents can contact their state representative and senator to request that they support the bill through an online form. […]
Car ADAS Solutions Adds Locations in California and Michigan
Car ADAS Solutions announced two new licensees in California and Michigan. ADAS Vision, owned by Jered Tucker, is a 3,200-square-foot facility is located in Imperial, CA. Kevin Caruso, COO of Car ADAS Solutions, said that Jered has been in the collision space for many years and is a pillar in his community. “Jered prides himself […]
Early-Bird Registration Open for September 24-25 CIECA CONNEX Conference
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that early-bird registration is open for its 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024: “The Intersection of Data & Mobility,” will be held at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel in Detroit, Mich. on September 24-25. During the two-day event, insightful speakers will discuss where technology and businesses are headed […]
Six Students Receive BASF Paint Award of Excellence at Detroit Autorama
To kick off Detroit Autorama 2024 taking place this weekend, BASF announced it awarded six students the BASF Paint Award of Excellence. This honor went to a select group of high-achieving students who are passionate about the automotive industry and collision repair. The six selected students will participate in exclusive activities during the student career […]
CIECA 15th Annual Conference September 23-25 in Detroit
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its 15th annual CIECA conference — CONNEX 2024 will be held September 23-25 in Detroit, Mich. The event will include: Insightful and high-profile business and technical speakers Networking opportunities with all industry segments A National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting A private tour at the […]
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