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Aurora and Schneider to Pilot Autonomous Truck Technology to Haul Freight in Texas

August 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), the autonomous vehicle company, and Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a multimodal provider of transportation services, today announced a multiphase commercial pilot to haul freight for Schneider’s customers with the Aurora Driver, Aurora’s autonomous technology. This pilot reflects an important step for Schneider toward understanding how to incorporate autonomous trucks […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aurora Innovation, Autonomous Vehicles, Heavy Duty Trucks, Schneider National, Texas

Texas Attorney General Files Petition to Block NHTSA Auto Fuel Efficiency and EV Requirements

July 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a petition for review challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE) for certain cars and light trucks. The regulation seeks to increase the number of electric vehicles on roads nationwide. Ten other states have joined the petition.  This challenge opposes the Biden […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Texas

Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina and Texas

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced two new acquisitions including Jones Auto Wrecking Company in Florence, S.C. and Gabe’s Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas. Jones Auto Wrecking provides collision repair and towing services and has been in business for more than a century. “We’re proud to be the oldest, most-trusted auto wrecking company in Florence, SC. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, South Carolina, Texas

Service King Unveils its First-Ever LEED-Certified Collision Repair Facility in San Antonio

June 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King’s comprehensive approach to sustainability and emphasis on strategies for environmental and health performance was brought to life through its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified facility in the San Antonio, Texas market.  Located at 7507 W. Loop 1604 N. in Alamo Ranch, the new 13,600-square-foot body repair shop features a LEED […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Texas

CARSTAR Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Houston

June 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the opening of two new CARSTAR locations in Houston, Texas including CARSTAR Ambassador Tidwell, a 30,000 sq. ft. facility located at 159 Tidwell Road and CARSTAR Ambassador Montgomery, a 25,000 sq. ft. facility located at 11837 W Montgomery Road. The locations are owned by Mohammad Shuaeb. General Manager, Moe Adas, is Shuaeb’s brother-in-law. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

NABC Lone Star Cars for Pars Golf Fundraiser June 21 in Euless, Texas

May 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host the NABC Lone Star Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Enterprise, and a NABC Recycled Rides presentation, on Tuesday, June 21, at Texas Star Golf Club in Euless, Texas. Each year, the NABC and its member partners raise funds to support hundreds of NABC Recycled Rides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Texas

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Houston, Texas

April 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision announced the acquisition of Uptown Collision in Houston, Texas. Uptown Collision Center has serviced Houston Galleria and Metro Houston since 2010. Their goal was to expedite the vehicle repair process to ensure the customer is on their way in their repaired vehicle as soon as possible. “This business has brought a good service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

Houston I-CAR Committee Reports Success After Adopting Kingwood Park High School Collision Repair Program

April 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Getting involved with local collision repair training programs can seem daunting, but the rewards are well worth the effort, as Chris Ryland, Houston I-CAR Committee Chair and instructor, can attest. Since the Houston I-CAR Committee “adopted” Kingwood Park High School, the positive impacts have been apparent. “We’re seeing an influx of students. The more we’ve […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, Texas

Wesco Group Acquires Capital Paint & Refinish and Capital Equipment

April 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds 11 locations in Texas, Louisiana and Colorado. The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced that it acquired Capital Paint & Refinish and Capital Equipment. Capital was founded in May 2015 by Todd Kinsel and his two brothers Craig and Scott. Since its inception Todd and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Louisiana, PBE Distributor, Texas, Wesco

Classic Collision Opens New Collision Repair Center in Uvalde, Texas

April 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the opening of Classic Collision Uvalde, in Uvalde, Texas. Uvalde is 90 minutes West of San Antonio where Classic has 11 shops in the metro area.   “We are making changes to keep our employee’s and customer’s satisfaction as our top priority. This is why we made the move to open a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Openings, Texas

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