I-CAR to Serve as ‘Linking Pin’ and Portal for OEM Repair Procedures
“Conceptual Solution Set” will facilitate dialogue between collision repairers and OEMs and make repair procedures more available.
CARS Cooperative Announces Partnership with ComputerLogic
CARS Cooperative has announced a new partnership agreement with ComputerLogic to provide the paint and materials calculator PMCLogic to CARS shareholders. This paint and material estimation/invoicing application was developed by ComputerLogic based on input over the past eight years from hundreds of paint and material manufacturers, industry training experts and auto body repair professionals. PMCLogic
Insurance Auto Auctions Raises More Than $140,000 to Battle Childhood Cancer
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc., has raised $142,084 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to help raise awareness and funds in the battle against childhood cancer. “Over 1,800 of our IAA employees came together in this effort by
SEMA Awards to Recognize 2012’s Most Trendsetting Vehicles
Recognizing the top trendsetting vehicle models, the SEMA Awards will be announced and presented to winning automakers during the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. Through the program, SEMA exhibitors that make products for those trendsetting vehicles will identify the vehicle platforms that they believe are best for accessorizing and best for showcasing the
BASF’s Global Automotive Refinishing Training Network Expands
New Refinish Competence Center (RCC) opens in Hanoi, Vietnam; new RCCs planned for U.S. and Italy.
CCC Recognized for Claims Analytics Capabilities
CCC Information Services Inc. has been cited as a sample vendor for its claims analytics capabilities in two Hype Cycle reports published by Gartner, one of the leading information technology research and advisory companies in the world. “Hype Cycle for P&C Insurance, 2012” and “Hype Cycle for Big Data, 2012” both examine the potential benefit
Automotive Recycler Organizations Unite to Form One Standard
Automotive Recyclers Association, Automotive Recyclers of Canada and United Recyclers Group merge accreditation programs to “advance excellence” worldwide.
The Carlyle Group Closes Acquisition of Service King Collision Repair Centers
Largest independent chain of auto body repair shops in America to expand nationwide.
Total Automotive Product Featured on Speed Channel’s ‘Truck U’
Deluxe Hinge Repair Kit for 1999-2007 GM C/K Series trucks and SUVs star attraction on “Cam Am Fix” episode.
New ALLDATA Online Resource Provides Self-Help Services to Customers
ALLDATA LLC has developed a new, self-help online resource for customers. With MyALLDATA, customers can obtain quick product tips and information, including "how to" articles and videos, FAQs and troubleshooting assistance. It includes an open forum for posting questions or an opportunity for customers to provide answers to other ALLDATA users. Using its online chat,
Service King Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Donor Recognition Group
MSO’s $10,000 donation commended through Industry Leadership Circle induction.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Enters Michigan Market
Latest opening brings total number of franchise and corporate repair centers to 126 in 14 states.