NHTSA Proposes New Safety Standard for Brake-Throttle Override
The proposal would require manufacturers to install a Brake-Throttle Override (BTO) mechanism in all vehicles.
Miller Electric Launches ‘Job Weld Done’ Giveaway
More than $60,000 in Miller products and other prizes to be awarded.
New England Paint, Body & Equipment Expo Launching This Weekend
Door prizes, sold-out exhibitor space, show-only specials promised at expo in Boxborough, Mass.
Maryland Finalizes Vehicle Refinishing Regulation
This regulation will be applied to anyone who, after July 1, 2013, supplies, sells, offers for sale, or distributes an automotive coating or cleaning solvent for use within the state; manufactures an automotive coating or cleaning solvent for use within the state; or uses or applies an automotive coating or cleaning solvent within the state.
More Than 60 Collision Repairers Attend Florida Legal Seminar
One organizer says State Farm parts procurement program was talk of the event.
SCRS Interviews New Zealand Collision Repairer on PartsTrader
Interviewee answers ‘definitely’ when asked by SCRS if the parts procurement system has impacted profit margins.
AkzoNobel 2012 North American Independent Distributor Conference to Honor History of Excellence
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas (A&AC) is putting the final touches on the upcoming 2012 North American Independent Distributor Conference to be held April 24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla. Automotive paint and supply distributors from across the U.S. and Canada will rally together under the event’s “Win
I-CAR Commemorates National Volunteer Week, Recognizes Outstanding Committees
Through the commitment of its volunteers, I-CAR has been able to deliver timely and relevant collision repair training to local areas across the U.S. since 1979. April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week, and I-CAR is using this opportunity to remind the industry that their training is made possible through this extensive network of volunteers, and
2012 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
The annual trade-only event takes place Tuesday-Friday, October 30-November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ALLDATA and CARSTAR Franchise Systems Inc. Enter Into Strategic Agreement
More than 400 CARSTAR auto body repair facilities will use ALLDATA Collision S3500 as their preferred provider of OE collision repair information.
Final Call for Free Collision Repair Legal Seminar
Organizers say April 14 seminar’s goal is to help educate and edify attendees on issues not generally offered or made readily available to repairers.