NTSB: Collision-Avoidance System Might Have Prevented Fatal 2016 Crash in Kansas
After completing its investigation of the June 29, 2016, highway accident in Goodland, Kan. – which killed six people and injured five – the NTSB determined that collision-avoidance technology might have prevented the accident or mitigated its severity.
Auto Body Students Rebuild Police Cruiser Smashed During 2016 Cavs Championship Parade
Considering that it had been 52 years since Cleveland’s last major sports championship, the celebration that followed the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA Finals win over Golden State was a peaceful one. But there was one casualty: a police cruiser parked near Quicken Loans Arena.
NTSB Schedules September Meeting to Determine Cause of 2016 Tesla Autopilot Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has scheduled a public meeting to determine the probable cause of a 2016 fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S that was operating in Autopilot mode.
Hailstorm Insurance Claims up 48 Percent in 2016
Insurance claims for hail damage in Texas last year exceeded the previous two years combined, according to an analysis conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
U.S. Driving Miles Hit Record High in 2016
Motorists drove more than 3.2 trillion miles last year in the United States, marking the second straight year that total driving miles have hit a record high.
Audatex Donated $2.3 Million in Software Subscriptions in 2016 Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Audatex, a San Diego-based provider of estimating and claims software, donated $2.3 million in software subscriptions to collision schools across the United States in 2016 through a partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation Raised More than $650,000 in 2016
Maaco, CARSTAR, Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke and other Driven Brands businesses raised the funds at national conventions and during several events throughout the year.
Spanesi Americas Distributors Receive Awards and Recognition for 2016 Activities
Among those recognized, Steve Smith, owner of Automotive Collision Equipment of Florida, received the “Top Distributor of the Year” award for his activities in the southeastern states.
Certified Collision Group Announces Strong Growth Results in 2016
CCG, an OE certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider, expanded across the U.S. in 2016, now operating in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
Safelite AutoGlass Foundation Donates $525,000 in 2016 Impact Grants to Local Charitable Organizations
The Safelite AutoGlass Foundation 2016 Impact Grants, the giving arm of Safelite AutoGlass, has for the sixth straight year distributed impact grants in amounts of $20,000 or more to local charitable organizations.
