It’s been GREAT Being Publisher of BodyShop Business!
Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the pleasure of being the publisher of the BodyShop Business brands, but it’s time to turn the reins over to a new leader – Sean Donohue – who will continue all the great work that has been done and bring fresh ideas and direction to the brands.
Sean Donohue Appointed Group Publisher of BodyShop Business
Babcox Media, Inc. is pleased to announce that Sean Donohue, Group Publisher, will be assuming responsibility for its collision repair brand, BodyShop Business, effective Oct. 1, 2018.
FCA US Consolidates Automatic Emergency Braking Components for Model Year 2019
The first FCA US systems featured cameras and radar sensors mounted in the rearview mirror and front grille, respectively. The arrival earlier this year of the 2019 Ram 1500 full-size pickup consolidated these technologies behind the rearview mirror.
Survey Finds Half of Consumers Connect to the Internet in Their Cars
A survey by Metova indicated that more than half of respondents own a car that connects to the internet – either direct or via phone – while two-thirds said they would switch to a different entertainment service if that service was readily available in their new vehicle.
Babcox Media Adds Jenna Kuczkowski to BodyShop Business, Counterman Editorial Staff
Babcox Media Inc. has announced that Jenna Kuczkowski has joined BodyShop Business and Counterman magazine as associate editor.
Universal Technical Institute Opens Enrollment at New Campus in Bloomfield, New Jersey
The Bloomfield campus marks the company’s first entry into the tri-state area and will be its 13th campus nationwide.
New Survey from Hum by Verizon Suggests 41 Percent of Drivers Struggle to Stay Focused During the Summer More Than Any Other Time of Year
The survey also indicated that 80 percent of respondents think drivers are more likely to speed during the summer than any other season.
Babcox Media Promotes Josh Cable to Editor of Counterman Magazine
Babcox Media Inc. has promoted Josh Cable to editor of Counterman. He previously served as senior editor of both Counterman and BodyShop Business.
Counterfeit Lift Inspection Labels Found in New York City and Long Island
The Automotive Lift Institute Inc. (ALI) has made a public announcement that counterfeit lift inspection labels have been found in New York City and Long Island with records going back to at least 2016.
Mixed Results Expected for New Vehicle Sales in May, as Prices Rise but Sales Pace Falls
The new-vehicle retail sales pace in May is expected to fall from year-ago levels, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.
