The auto and bodyshop industries aren’t the only ones facing a talent shortage
As many industries, including automotive and collision repair, face talent shortages, so does the property and casualty claims segment, according...
How long does car headlight restoration take? Response from Consumer Reports testers
With car owners keeping their vehicles longer, DIY repairs and maintenance the options multiply. One of the concerns with aging...
TCC receives $5,000 grant for collision repair program – The Suffolk News-Herald
TCC receives $5,000 grant for collision repair program Posted at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 Tidewater Community College's...
Laredo College Automobile Collision Repair Program Holds Open House
With the heavy reliance on vehicles in Los Dos Laredos, Laredo College's Automobile Collision Repair Program is hosting an open...
EV/AV Ratio: Big Tests, Big Data
Toronto, Ontario — In today's EV/AV report, Tesla applies for a Canadian telecommunications license, the first Honda CR-V hybrids roll...
CARSTAR Colorado Trade Group Helps Guide Future Collision Repair Professionals with Support from Lincoln College of Technology
By: CARSTAR Body Repair Experts | 0 shares 53 readings The annual job fair offers students the opportunity to explore...
Worldskills Results for Automotive Paint
The winners of the 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition for Automotive Paint have raised the bar for sustainable skills and...
LCCTC Honors ELL Students, Collision Repair Teacher Hired | Local News
The Lawrence County Vocational and Technical Center has recognized six students and their teachers from its English language learning program.For...
College of Lake County Collision Repair Program Receives Donation of Equipment and Training
Posted October 20, 2022 To ensure that students receive the best education, the College of Lake County (CLC) in Illinois...
Driven Brands Surpasses 1,000 Body Repair Locations
The Driven Brands Collision Group, home to ABRA Auto Body Repair of America, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA, recently celebrated...
Anniversary of the Pearl: Fix Auto celebrates its 30th anniversary
Toronto, Ontario — When most people hit their 30s, they develop an affinity for Frisbee golf and IPAs. As Fix...
Teijin Automotive Technologies teams get creative for a cause
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When Teijin Automotive Technologies' operations and health and safety management teams met in San Antonio, Texas earlier...
VW Opens Academy to Teach Collision Repair in Ontario
Content of the article In mid-October, Volkswagen announced the opening of a state-of-the-art collision repair training center, in partnership with...
Headlight Restoration Kits Market Forecast by 2031 – Sioux City Catholic Globe
This Headlight Restoration Kit research report will give you in-depth information about the Headlight restoration kit Market and it will...
Home of the week: CARSTAR Strathmore reopens
Strathmore, AB — The CARSTAR Collision Center banner is proud to announce the same people you trust for repairs in...
Welcome of the week: reopening of CARSTAR Strathmore
Strathmore, AB — The CARSTAR Collision Center banner is proud to announce the same people you trust for repairs in...
VW Canada and the CWB Group create a national body shop academy to train technicians
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is about to start the formation of Volkswagen and Audi bodybuilders for the first time on...
Oakland expands access to electric vehicle charging
New charging station near Lake Merritt will help drive electric vehicle adoption by providing convenient and reliable access to public...
Sierra Space Ventures: Enabling Space Breakthroughs of Tomorrow
Matthew Mejía, Director of Strategy and Development, Will oversee the New Ventures group LOUISVILLE, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sierra Space, a leading commercial...
Broward launches mobile headlight restoration business
The importance of headlight restoration service is often overlooked until it is too late. Apart from being a cosmetic issue,...
Friends and forums: CCIF Vancouver “a well-run success,” says Collision Repair columnist
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Canadian collision repair industry is on the heels of another successful Canadian Collision Industry Forum...
Revenue through recycling: Stellantis expands its circular economy division
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Stellantis has announced its mission to generate more than $2.6 billion in savings via a mission to...
The Collision Repair Education Foundation develops collision awareness, pathway and career preparation initiatives
The initiative was funded by a grant from GM.When GM awarded the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) a $100,000 grant...
VSE Corporation Amends, Extends and Increases Credit Facility
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC, “VSE” or the “Company”), a leading provider of distribution and maintenance, repair and overhaul...
Automotive Collision Repair Market Research Report, Growth
Automobile Collision Repair MarketThe global automotive collision repair market size is expected to grow from USD 181.75 billion in 2021...
Carvana Deploys Cosigner Funding in Baltimore
Carvana Adds Cosigner Funding Option for Qualified Baltimore Applicants PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the industry pioneer of online used car...
Putting the polish on the collision repair
It was a wintry Friday morning when Michelle's car was hit from behind on her way to work. Fortunately, her...
Cenntro’s Logistar 400 all-electric commercial vehicle passes EPA testing
FREEHOLD, NJ–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cenntro Electric Group Limited (NASDAQ: CENN) (“Cenntro” or “the Company”), a leading electric vehicle technology company with advanced...
Pearce Services Wins Comparably Award for “Happiest Employees”
PASO ROBLES, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pearce Services, a national leader in operations, maintenance and engineering for critical telecommunications and renewable energy infrastructure,...
Global Automotive Collision Repair Market Report 2022
ReportLinkerThe major players in the automotive after collision repair market are 3M, Automotive Technology Products LLC (ATP), Denso Corporation, Faurecia,...
Jackson scores stunning sustainability win at Petit Le Mans
GREENVILLE, SC–(BUSINESS WIRE)–One of the most important performances in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) WeatherTech Grand Championship last week...
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Leadership Transition of Oshkosh Defense
OSHKOSH, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, today announced that John Bryant, Executive...
SCRS Announces Full Lineup for Collision Repair OEM Summit
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced details of the three sessions offered at the 2022 OEM Collision...
Join the Collision Repair Education Foundation For Art Meets Automotive Sponsored by Hertz
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will bring back their popular annual SEMA reception, sponsored by Hertzfeaturing a unique student...
Collision Repair Education Foundation Reception November 1
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will bring back its popular annual SEMA reception, sponsored by Hertz, with a unique...
BMW of North America Reports Third Quarter 2022 US Sales Results
BMW brand sales increase by 3.2% compared to the third quarter of 2021 thanks to the increased availability of battery...
Fantastique Fix: The Network organizes its annual conference in Quebec City
Quebec, Quebec — Fix Network held its annual network conference last week, where company franchisees, industry stakeholders and Fix executives...
Automotive Collision Repair Market Overview, Trends, Growth,
Automobile Collision Repair MarketThe Global Automotive Collision Repair Market report from Global Insight Services is the only authoritative source of...
Carvana Launches Co-Signer Funding in Pittsburgh
Customers can now easily add a co-signer when financing with Carvana PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the industry pioneer in buying...
Restructured Resources: CARSTAR Canada Announces New Organizational Structure and Executive Promotions
Hamilton, Ontario— CARSTAR announced a new organizational structure for its Canadian operations. CARSTAR said its team is investing heavily in...
Volta realigns its organization to reduce costs and drive strategic priorities
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) today announced an organizational realignment to reduce costs and drive strategic priorities. This refocuses...
Automotive Collision Repair Market to be worth USD 219.62 Billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 3.1% – Report spread over 123 pages
The global automotive collision repair market size is expected to reach USD 219.62 billion by 2026 according to a new...
Got it: BASF announces new Electronic Coatings Research Center
Muenster-Hiltrup, Germany –BASF has inaugurated a new research center at its German headquarters, where the coatings company will study the...
Step Up: Sylvain Seguin appointed President, Fix Network Canada
Blainville, Quebec — Fix Network has announced the promotion of Sylvain Seguin to President of Fix Network Canada, effective September...
EV/AV ratio: Flying cars and smarter streets
Toronto, Ontario — A provincial government reconsiders a policy that could discriminate against single parents, a member of the Forbes...
Automotive Collision Repair Services Market
Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Report Coverage: Key Growth Drivers and Challenges, Segmentation and Regional Outlook, Key Industry Trends and...
New Names: SATA Canada Announces Leadership Change
Toronto, ON - SATA Canada announced the departure of the company's general manager, John Turner, effective today. Joern Stoever of...
Ghost Collision Repair – Hey SoCal. Change is our intention.
BY PHANTOM COLLISION REPAIR Reliable Paint and Bodywork in UplandYour car is your lifeline, especially here in SoCal. So when...
Pricing for the new 2023 Nissan Altima starts at $25,290
Redesigned sedan offers advanced technology and impressive fuel efficiency NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Refresh with an updated design and additional technologies available,...
Automobile Collision Repair Market
Automobile Collision Repair MarketThe Automotive Collision Repair Market is valued at USD 193.87 Billion in 2022 and is projected to...
Continental Wins 2022 PACE Technology and Partnership Awards
Continental's MK C2 electric braking system, jointly developed with BMW Group, wins Automotive News PACE 2022 award The MK C2...
Do car headlight restoration kits actually work? Here’s what consumer reports found
As our new cars begin to age, one of the first signs is the front fascia, and what feature stands...
ALBERTA | REGIONAL NEWS – Collision Repair Magazine
WHO IS AL BERTA?Aligning with similar projects launched in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan, the Alberta government on August 15 unveiled...
EYES ON THE ROAD – Collision Repair Magazine
This data comes from sets primarily intended for insurance and law enforcement. Matthew Philp, professor of marketing at Toronto Metropolitan...
MAKING SENSE OF A WORLD OF ADAS INFORMATION
What is the role of a coachbuilder?With ADAS as a constant topic, there is a lot of information, good and...
ENGINE MOTIVATION – Collision Repair Magazine
Automotive culture has a real influence on the bodybuilder job marketStory by TYLER MAJERIt's easy to see the magnetic pull...
XPeng Launches City NGP Pilot Program
China's most advanced ADAS system for urban driving GUANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPeng Inc. (“XPeng” or the “Company”, NYSE: XPEV and HKEX:...
Spending by Auto Collision Repair Software Market Giants to Blow Up: Workshop Software, Autodeck, Shopmonkey
This press release was originally distributed by SBWire New Jersey, USA - (SBWIRE) - 09/17/2022 - A latest intelligence report...
Cenntro Announces Key Changes to the Board of Directors
FREEHOLD, NJ–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cenntro Electric Group Limited (NASDAQ: CENN) (“Cenntro” or “the Company”), a leading electric vehicle technology company with advanced,...
Home of the week: CSN Alaska Hi-Way’s
Fort St. John, British Columbia — Let's all take a trip north to welcome CSN Alaska Hi-Way to the CSN...
New director of the Center for Automotive Safety will continue to focus on collision repair issues
New director of the Center for Automotive Safety will continue to focus on collision repair issues By Lurah Bassey on...
JACK AT ALL TRADES – Collision Repair Magazine
AL GUARINO BREATHES COMMERCE, BUT THE REPAIR SHOP IS WHERE HIS HEART LIESStory and photos by MAX REIDWe give so...
INDUSTRY NEWS – Collision Repair Magazine
TO EACH HIS OWNA deep dive into auto body repair industry consolidation trends published by the Financial Post on August...
Perfection practiced: Dorien Lozeau returns from the German car paint training challenge
Neuss, Germany – Ancient Bodyworx Professional cover star and rising star in his own right, Dorien Lozeau recently returned from...
IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU
By Darryl SimmonsNow that we're pretty much done with the pandemic, or at least learned to deal with it, all...
Dazzling Array: BASF unveils 2022/23 Color Trends Collection
Toronto, ON - BASF has announced Automotive Color Trends 2022-2023 - a collection of shades and tints designed to inspire...
Snap On Incorporated: SUN Collision to Present Advanced Information on Automatic Collision Repair at FenderBender 2022 Management Conference
For immediate release Contact: Janet Dayton SUN Marketing 858-391-5226 Lynn Konsbruck Maximum Marketing Services [email protected] SUN Collision to Present Advanced...
Collision repair matchmaking: new Subaru store locator to help drivers find the best-equipped facility for repairs
Toronto, Ontario — Subaru drivers who need a solution have a new one-stop-shop available to them, as the Japanese OEM's...
Lightning eMotors Announces CFO Transition
LOVELAND, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lightning eMotors, Inc. (NYSE:ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emission medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets,...
Big Deal: CARSTAR Newmarket Celebrates Sparkling New Location
Newmarket, ON — Last Friday, CARSTAR Newmarket celebrated its move to a sleek new location with impressive new amenities. Equipped...
Tech Specs: QA Consultants Joins Project Arrow as Cybersecurity Specialists
Toronto, ON - On September 7, QA Consultants announced that it had been awarded the role of integrating and integrating...
Automobile Collision Repair Software Market – Major Tech Giants Are Hot Again | Preferred Market Solutions, Workshop Software, AutoTraker
JCMR recently announced Automobile Collision Repair Software study with 250+ Tables & Figures Market Data spread across pages and easy-to-understand...
Axalta’s Keith Bell and Enterprise’s Mark Verbois join Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has announced the addition of Keith Bell, Axalta Coating Systems, and Mark Verbois, Enterprise...
Carvana Brings New Cosigner Funding to Chesapeake
Customers can now easily add a co-signer when financing with Carvana PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the industry pioneer in buying...
Planned programming: the MSO Symposium unveils the 2022 agenda
Las Vegas, NV- The Automotive Service Association has released the agenda for the MSO Symposium, which will be held in...
Dean Fisher celebrates his retirement after 50 years in the collision industry
Long time industry veteran, former CARSTAR franchisee and, more recently, Focused brands collision chair Dean Fisher announced his retirement at...
Electric Vehicle Safety Precautions for Collision Repair Centers
When bodybuilders ask Dirk Fuchs on the risks incurred when working on electric vehicles (EV), I-CARThe director of technical programs...
AutoSpot, a subsidiary of BASF, optimizes the collision repair process
Body shops can now manage production from anywhere with AutoSpot, an intuitive digital production management tool that allows technicians and...
Body Repair Education: Camp, College, Career Fairs and Scholarships
There's a lot going on in the world of collision repair education, from a successful apprenticeship program in California to...
Do car headlight restoration kits really work?
Over time, some car headlights tend to change from crystal clear to cloudy. But how much does this degradation cost...
AutoSpot, a subsidiary of BASF, optimizes the collision repair process for body shops
Body shops can now manage production from anywhere with AutoSpot, a subsidiary of BASF, an intuitive digital production management tool...
Ryder acquires logistics technology startup stick
Co-founders join Ryder to lead product development for customer-facing logistics technologies MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#RyderEverbetter—Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in supply...
Save the Date: AIA Canada’s Grand Forum Québécois Returns
Saint-Hyancinthe, Quebec – AIA Canada has announced the date and time of its annual Grand Forum du Québec (Grand Forum...
Collision Repair Industry Invited to Participate in AV Forum to Launch in 2023
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) is creating a website designed to facilitate communication and collaboration between the public and...
Make your car look new again with headlight restoration as clear as night and day – St George News
Lighthouse restoration in progress, St. George, Utah, date not specified | Photos courtesy of Night & Day Permanent Headlight Restoration,...
Without a hitch: Toyota teases self-driving towing tech
Michigan, United States — The autonomous vehicle market has found its latest technological breakthrough in the creation and application of...
EV/AV Report: Autonomous Vehicle Starts, ICE Bans and More
Toronto, Ontario — A fleet of autonomous vehicles is getting new toys, California is finalizing its restrictions on the sale...
Welcome of the week: CARSTAR Kitchener Center
Kitchener, Ont. — The CARSTAR Canada network has announced the opening of a new location in Kitchener, Ontario at 1620...
Carvana Launches New Cosigner Funding to Columbus Residents
Customers can now easily add a co-signer when financing with Carvana PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the industry pioneer of buying...
Toronto Fire Services Orders Two All-Electric Vector™ Pumpers
BRANDON, SD–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and a leading fire apparatus manufacturer, announces that Toronto...
Who builds this? Body Repair Shop in West Market, Johnson City | WJHL
Editor's Note: The Tri-Cities are growing and News Channel 11 would like to keep you informed of new commercial and...
Sylvania Lighthouse Restoration (2022 Guide)
How far can a little elbow grease get you? Well, if you're looking to revive a cloudy headlight lens, fans...
Sylvania Headlight Restoration [2022 Guide]
How far can a little elbow grease get you? Well, if you're looking to revive a cloudy headlight lens, fans...
Bird obtains license extensions and expands to new US cities
US cities from San Diego to Newark expand shared e-mobility programs with Bird before students return to campus for fall...
Automobile Collision Repair Market Set to Reach Value Over $191,218 Million | 3% CAGR
In 2021, the automotive collision repair market was worth USD 191,218 million and is projected to grow at a CAGR...
Monro, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ROCHESTER, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Monro, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO), a leading provider of automotive undercarriage and tire repair services, today announced that its...
IpLContent showcases voice/image recognition technologies for in-vehicle applications
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Future revenue opportunities for cars lie over the lifespan of cars through over-the-air updates and subscriptions to...
Home of the week: Simplicity Car Care Country Hills
Country Hills, Alberta— Simplicity Car Care is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location in Country Hills, Alberta....
Buyer Buzz: Dodge Hornet Announced, Gas and Hybrid Variants Available
Michigan, United States — Following the phasing out of two of its most iconic vehicles, Stellantis has announced a new...
Blue Bird hails Biden administration’s Cut Inflation Act
Largest U.S. Climate Change Investment Drives Clean School Buses, Charging Infrastructure and Manufacturing MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD),...
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Schedule for Fall High School and College Career Fair
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has announced its schedule of job fairs for high school and college students in...
Wallbox acquires electric vehicle charging installation services company, COIL
Wallbox continues to invest in North America with the strategic acquisition of a leading end-to-end electric vehicle charging installation services...
Pricing for the 2023 Nissan TITAN starts at $39,700
TITAN offers a strong combination of capacity, security technology and connectivity The TITAN 2023 offers the most standard power and...
Collision Repair Association is conducting a study on the mixing time formula
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) provided some additional details on their study launched in August on the accuracy...
3M Product Donations Provide Equipment to 300 Collision Repair Schools Through CREF
As 2021 drew to a close, 3M looked to the future — specifically the future of the collision repair industry...
Grow your collision repair business with a buyer in mind
Most entrepreneurs start a business based on one or two of many potential reasons --- it could be to tap...
Automotive Collision Repair Market Is Growing Significantly
Acumen Research and Consulting has announced the addition of the “Automotive Collision Repair Market” report to its offering.The Automotive Collision...
Collision repair student reflects on SkillsUSA win
August 4, 2022 - A College of Lake County student in Illinois reflects and celebrates winning the national SkillsUSA Collision...
Crash Test City: Vancouver’s most crash-prone intersections
Vancouver, British Columbia - Accidents are a part of life, especially when you're the third most congested city in North...
Removing insurers from the collision repair process
What involvement do you allow insurers to have in your workshop repairs? To start, let's do a little role play.Click...
Removal of insurers from the collision repair process
What involvement do you allow insurers to have in your workshop repairs? To start, let's do a little role play.Click...
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
How the industry needs to changeColumn by NANCY ROLLANDIndustry operators are going to have to treat their employees and customers...
BREAKING POINT – Collision Repair Magazine
Let's hope it doesn't happenBy Darryl SimmonsThe response to my last column, "The Tipping Point" was much larger than I...
REV Group Appoints New SVP, Chief Information Officer
BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–REV Group, Inc. (NYSE:REVG), with leading companies that design and manufacture specialty vehicles in the fire and emergency,...
Automotive Collision Repair Services Market to See Massive Growth by 2031 – Shanghaiist
Published by Marketreports.info According to the latest report, titled “Automotive Collision Repair Services Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth,...
THE GREAT GAME OF RESULTS
It took us five years to develop a high quality team of young superstar technicians.That's when I started to worry...
Tuesday Ticker: August 2, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week's Tuesday Ticker, Driven Brands reports its second quarter 2022 results while simultaneously marking its...
Cold Cars, Cold Calls: EV/AV Report, August 1
Toronto, Ontario — An EV that thrives in Ontario winters, a new EV education tool from General Motors and Canada...
CSIS Announces KECO Donation to Auto Body Repair Schools in Montana and Illinois
At its April 2022 open board meeting, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced a collaboration with KECO Body...
Autonomy adds Tesla Model Y to EV subscription service
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autonomy™, the nation's largest electric vehicle subscription company providing consumers with a flexible and affordable way to...