ABRA Auto Body & Glass Expands Operations into Clarksville, Tenn.
Final preparations are underway for the opening of ABRA’s 39th franchise, which the company says will be one of the largest collision repair centers in the area.
Seattle-Area Shop Donates Refurbished Handicap Van to Disabled Veterans Through NABC’s Recycled Rides Program
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, a Seattle-based charity, was recently gifted a handicap conversion van to support disabled veterans and others in need of disabled transportation.
GCIA Launches 2012 Labor Rate Survey
Georgia collision repair shops are encouraged to participate in the 6th Annual Georgia Collision Industry Association Labor Rate Survey.
California Autobody Association Announces Dave Picton as Association President for 2012
Picton to focus on increasing membership and member benefits while furthering the collision repair industry’s legislative agenda in 2012.
NHTSA Proposes Driver Distraction Guidelines for In-Vehicle Electronic Devices
The proposed guidelines are designed for electronic devices that do not take part in safely operating the vehicle, including devices used for communications, entertainment, information gathering and navigation.
Total Loss Vehicle Amendment Would Allow Insurers to Make Loss Determination
Proposed amendment to Florida bill would eliminate current 80-percent total loss threshold.
I-CAR Launches New Course on High-Strength Steel Repairs
Best Practices for High-Strength Steel Repairs (SPS09) will provide collision industry professionals with information on proper repair procedures designed to help ensure that five-star crash ratings are not compromised during the repair process.
Eleven Percent of Vehicles Sold in 2020 Will Be Hybrids, Research Says
This market will see steady growth over the next eight years, according to ABI Research.
LKQ Corp. Reports Record Results for 2011
For the full year of 2011, revenue was $3.27 billion compared with $2.47 billion in 2010, an increase of 32.4 percent.
New Website Launch for CCAR
CCAR says it currently serves hundreds of affiliates and thousands of users worldwide and sees millions of automotive safety and hazmat tests administered each year. In this past fiscal year alone, which ended in September, 2011 CCAR saw in excess of four million tests passed.
Deadline Approaching for Education Foundation Scholarships, Grants
Secondary and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have until March 2 to apply for the over $125,000 in scholarships and tool grants available through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Mitchell Partners with San Diego County Office of Education to Broaden Youth Career Opportunities
Mitchell is funding a collision repair program at San Diego City College, which introduces area youth to career opportunities in the industry.
