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 […]
AASP/NJ President to Present Collision Repair Estimating Accuracy Essentials Course June 25 and July 16
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will co-sponsor two seminars titled “Estimating Accuracy Essentials (Part 1),” on Tuesday, June 25 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield (Northern NJ meeting) and Tuesday, July 16 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton (Southern NJ meeting). These […]
Lithia Motors Acquires New Jersey Honda Dealership
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) announced the acquisition of Hamilton Honda in Hamilton Township, N.J. In 2018, the Hamilton Honda generated $160 million in revenue, and was ranked 23rd in the nation and 8th in the New York Metro market among all Honda stores. The dealer lists a collision repair center among its service offerings. “We’re […]
AASP/NJ Supports SkillsUSA Competition
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) supported the 2019 SkillsUSA State Conference collision repair competition held at the Somerset County Vo-Technical School in Bridgewater, N.J. on April 13. Students competed throughout the day where their skills were tested in plastic repair, estimating and structure, welding and sheet metal. AASP/NJ President Jerry […]
Lee Vetland, NJ Shop Owner and Former Association President, Passes Away
Lee Vetland, owner of Lee’s Auto Body and a past president of the Garden State Automotive Federation, one of the groups that merged to form the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, January 1. He was 71 years old. Vetland owned and operated Lee’s Auto Body and Pine Top […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in New Jersey
CARSTAR announced the opening of new CARSTAR location in the Philadelphia area. CARSTAR Creative Auto Body has two operating facilities located at 409 East 1st Ave. and 137-139 E 1st Ave. in Roselle, N.J. Fernando Rebelo, owner of CARSTAR Creative Auto Body, opened the facility in 1997. Fernando eventually grew the operations into two adjacent […]
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