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CCC Partners with BMW to Help Drivers Connect with Certified Collision Repair Facilities and Take the First Step Toward Repair

May 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CCC digital and AI solutions to support drivers after a collision as the number of promotionally priced OEM parts available to repairers triples. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) today announced that it was selected by BMW of North America to help enhance the post-collision experience for its drivers. By integrating CCC technology into its customer-facing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BMW, CCC, OEM Certification

Crash Champions Expands Luxury and EV Certified Repair Line with California Acquisition

May 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the expansion of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, a premium line of service specializing in electric vehicle (EV) and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs.  The announcement follows the organization’s acquisition of DC Autocraft, a collision repair center specializing in luxury factory-certified and EV repairs in Burbank, Calif. The acquisition finalized on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Electric Vehicles, OEM Certification

AirPro Approved by BMW North America for its Collision Repair Network

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced its was selected by BMW North America as an approved provider of its Integrated Services Technical Application (ISTA) software to the BMW Collision Repair Network. “We are proud to partner with BMW and assist their certified collision repair facilities while utilizing the factory ISTA software,” stated Josh McFarlin President and COO at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, BMW, OEM Certification

Mazda and Mitchell Renew Collision Network Agreement and Introduce Enhancements

November 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New features include improved promotional opportunities, estimating system updates and increased access to repair procedures for certified collision repair facilities. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that they have signed a contract renewal for Mitchell to continue to serve as program administrator of the Mazda Collision Network in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mazda, Mitchell International, OEM Certification, OEM Repair Procedures

VinFast Selects Fixico for European EV Body Repair Network and Aftersales Infrastructure

May 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

VinFast, Vietnam’s first global manufacturer of battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs), has selected Fixico for its European body repair network and scalable EV aftersales service management platform. By partnering with Fixico, VinFast offers customers access to a network of 3,000+ body repair shops across Europe. Under the European collaboration agreement, the service will be initially available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, Fixico, OEM Certification, VinFast

EV Manufacturer VinFast Selects I-CAR for U.S. Collision Repair Network Training

May 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

VinFast, the first Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, announced that I-CAR’s Gold Class shop level credentialing will be a requirement for its U.S. repair network. VinFast joins 37 other OEMs and Insurers who also require Gold Class status for their network repair facilities. Gold Class recognition, and the underlying technical training required to achieve such, including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Gold Class, I-CAR, OEM Certification, VinFast

AASP/NJ Northeast Trade Show Panel Examined How to Overcome Shops’ Everyday Challenges

May 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

As a business owner or manager, the everyday challenges can sometimes seem insurmountable, but even the toughest dragons can be slain with a little preparation. A highlight of AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST 2023 Automotive Services Show was the panel discussion on “Slaying the Dragon: Manageable Actions for Shop Success” which featured AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant, AASP/NJ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Cycle Time, Direct Repair Programs, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show, OEM Certification

American Honda Partners with I-CAR to Deliver Training to Certified Collision Repair Network

March 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR will deliver 10 required courses for the 1,800-member network. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that American Honda Motor Company enhanced its partnership with I-CAR. Greg Ross, I-CAR Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said, “The team at I-CAR is excited to support Honda/Acura with future delivery of 10 required online […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, American Honda, I-CAR, OEM Certification

I-CAR Suggests Consumers Choose a Collision Repair Center Carefully as Vehicle Technology Advances

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Training organization highlights how advanced vehicle technologies impact repair process and what facility they should choose for repair work. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is reminding consumers that as winter weather is fueling demand at many collision repair shops, it comes amid one of the most transformative eras of vehicle technology change, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gold Class, I-CAR, OEM Certification, Technical Training

Hyundai Selects Assured Performance Network as Certified Repair Network Partner

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Motor America has selected Assured Performance Network, a division of OEC, as its strategic partner to administer and manage the new Hyundai Certified Collision Repair Program. The program will identify, certify, and promote dealership and independent facilities as collision repair providers of choice to Hyundai drivers across America. “Our new partnership with Assured Performance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, Hyundai, OEConnection, OEM Certification

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