The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will welcome Danny Gredinberg, administrator of the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) as guest speaker for its Annual Meeting Thursday, October 17 at Gran Centurions Banquet Hall in Clark, N.J. Gredinberg will provide attendees with an overview of the purpose of the DEG and explain how […]
AASP/NJ 15th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing September 16
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced its 15th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing will be held Monday, September 16 at the Colonia Country Club. The event is one of the association’s most popular, as it brings members of the automotive community together year after year in memory of former […]
NJ Collision Repair Shop Owner Ed Lubrano Passes Away
Edward Lubrano, Jr., 75, co-owner with his brother Joe Lubrano of J&E Auto Body located in Clark, N.J. for the past 45 years, passed away on Sunday, August 18. The Lubranos have been long-time members of collision repair associations in the state. Ed was born in Elizabeth, N.J. and has been a resident of Clark […]
NABC Partners Donate Four Vehicles to Veterans During New Jersey Event
The National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program joined insurance partners and collision repair companies to donate vehicles. Four deserving New Jersey area veterans were presented with vehicles that provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides program along […]
AASP/NJ Continues Support of John Theurer Cancer Center
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced its continued support of the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center with its annual $1,000 donation. For the past two years, AASP/NJ has made the Center the choice recipient of its annual Race Night fundraising event, which was held this past […]
Auveco Acquires NJ Auto Body Fastener and Tool Company
Auveco the provider of specialty fasteners and body hardware, announced the acquisition of W&E Sales Company, headquartered in Newark, N.J. W&E is a provider of auto body fasteners and specialty hand tools to the automotive aftermarket. Jeff Gilkinson CEO of Auveco, said, “For years, the W&E brand and company have been synonymous with exceptional quality […]
Plymouth Rock to Acquire NJ Motorcycle Insurer
Plymouth Rock Assurance reached agreement today to expand its investment in the motorcycle insurance segment with the acquisition of Rider Insurance Company, subject to regulatory approvals. A New Jersey-based motorcycle insurance carrier with $21 million in annual premiums, Rider Insurance was founded by a motorcycle enthusiast and has been committed to protecting fellow riders for […]
NABC to Host New Jersey Golf Fundraiser August 14
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host its fourth golf fundraising event of 2019 at Mountain View Golf Club in Ewing Township, N.J. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. The Garden State Pars for Cars golf fundraiser presented by Enterprise will support the NABC’s Recycled Rides program, among other charitable initiatives. Each year, the NABC […]
LexisNexis Settles Multistate Lawsuit over Resale of Vehicle Accident Reports
LexisNexis Risk Solutions and several of its affiliates have agreed to settle a $5.8 million multistate lawsuit over claims that the company knowingly failed to pay contractually agreed fees for the resale of vehicle accident reports it obtained from law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts and other states. Massachusetts will receive approximately $750,000 as part of […]
BMW Opens Two New Collision Repair Technician Training Facilities, Expands Two Others
BMW of North America announced the openings of two new auto service and collision repair technician training facilities in Spartanburg, S.C. and Atlanta, Ga., and the expansion of training capacity in Ontario, Calif. and at the company’s headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. The $56 million investment will support the development of new and existing technicians […]