CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR Impact in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The facility is CARSTAR’s sixth in Michigan.
James Engen, Ryan Engen and Mark Wierenga own the CARSTAR location.
“We’re proud to welcome James, Ryan and Mark to the CARSTAR family,” said Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR North America. “As we continue to expand across Michigan, owners like these three gentlemen will be essential in building our brand and serving our customers.”
VIVE Collision announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Vinart Collision Center from the Vinart family of automobile dealerships.
VIVE Collision announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Vinart Collision Center from the Vinart family of automobile dealerships.
Vinart Collision Center will be renamed and continue operating as VIVE Collision of Lehigh Valley. Vinart dealerships will retain ownership of their name and all other aspects of their retail automobile business. The transaction includes a long-term partnership agreement whereby Vinart dealerships and VIVE Collision will work together to support each organization’s operational activities in the region.
Association news from the week of May 29.
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of May 29.
More than 100 locations from the CARSTAR and Abra networks were represented at the event, including franchise owners, managers, repair professionals, vendors and corporate team members.
Hunter was among the more than 150 exhibitors taking part in the show at Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, May 16-18.
New building nearly doubles size of Alabama logistics and distribution center.
Driven Brands collision companies CARSTAR U.S., CARSTAR Canada, Fix Auto USA and Abra will kick off the summer fundraising initiative Shine Season on June 1, 2023.
The proposed rule is expected to dramatically reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes.
This year’s theme is “Connected Car, Connected Industry”, and the event will be emceed by industry veteran Bill Garoutte.
