Top 5 Stories of the Week

Top 5 Stories of the Week

A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Dec. 26.

SEMA Releases Statement on Status of RPM Act

Despite strong Congressional backing and support from the racing community, the 2021-2022 Congressional session is ending without passage of the Recognizing the Support of Motorsports (RPM) Act.

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Are You Ready to ROCK in 2023?

Do you know a “rockstar” in the automotive aftermarket? Then it’s time to nominate them as a Vehicle Care RockStar!

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Fly High, John: Remembering John Mosley

When I started out in the auto body industry, I quickly learned to appreciate people who were willing to teach me … and one of those people was John Mosley.

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SEMA Accepting Nominations for Robert E. Peterson Media Award

Presented by the SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council, the award honors a member of the print, online or broadcast media who has made a substantial contribution to the industry within the past year.

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Accessing a Secure Gateway on a Stellantis/FCA Vehicle

Joe Keene shows how to access a secure gateway module on a Stellantis/FCA vehicle in order to perform any special tests or clear DTCs.

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Car ADAS Solutions Announces New Licensee in Michigan

Car ADAS Solutions has welcomed Lakestate Calibrations as a new licensee in Gaylord, Mich.

Car ADAS Solutions has welcomed Lakestate Calibrations as a new licensee. Owned by Joel Butler, the 3,000-square-foot calibration facility is in Gaylord, Mich.

“We are proud to offer our customers the best calibrations in our new state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for ADAS calibrations requirements,” said Butler, who has more than 30 years of experience in the collision industry and is a partner in a nearby body shop. “Our team is comprised of knowledgeable industry professionals and works with America’s top insurance companies.”

CIF Offers Assistance After Recent Devastating Storms

The Collision Industry Foundation is here to assist collision repair professionals who have suffered a significant loss.

ALI Announces Lifting Points Guide Now Available in Digital and Print

Easily find OEM-recommended lifting points to properly lift cars, trucks and SUVs.

NTSB Chair Praises NHTSA Action on AEB Final Rule

Jennifer Homendy lauded the new standard requiring all new passenger cars and light trucks to have automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB systems.

Lucid Group Debuts New EV with 516-mile Range

Lucid claims the 2024 Air Grand Touring starting at $109,900 is the longest-range EV available today.

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2024 SEMA Show Registration Now Open

Representatives from more than 2,000 companies prepare to select their exhibit space during priority space selection April 29-May 15.

Repairify Appoints New VP of General Automotive Repair Markets

Industry veteran Ben Johnson will lead asTech Mechanical’s business development and product management teams.

ALLDATA Adds Repair Planner to Collision Repair Platform

Repair Planner automates the repair planning process and helps shops plan necessary inspections and structural repairs with OEM accuracy.

AkzoNobel Announces New Business Development Manager

Brian Martin has joined AkzoNobel’s Automotive & Specialty Coatings division as business development manager for North America.