Polk Expects New Vehicle Registrations in U.S. to Reach 15.3 Million
Compact, subcompact and pickup segments will push industry up 6.6 percent over 2012.
American Honda Launches Airbag Awareness Website
AirbagAware.Honda.com aims to shed light on counterfeit airbag issue.
Vehicle Service Group Acquires Elektron
German equipment manufacturer joins Chief Automotive Technologies in group’s collision repair brand portfolio.
Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: Then and Now
With instructions and some common sense, these vehicles can be repaired just as safely as any others in your shop.
High Performance Waterborne Primer
PPG’s Envirobase High Performance EPW115 Waterborne Speed Prime offers direct-to-metal performance and may be applied over properly prepared substrates.
OEConnection Adds Mobile Notification Feature to D2D Express
Company says new feature makes e-commerce backorder parts sourcing and fulfillment solution more efficient.
AAIA Meets with NHTSA on Counterfeit Airbag Issue
NHTSA agrees it should consult with aftermarket groups prior to releasing advisories on safety-related issues that impact independent repairers.
Second Repairer-Only Forum Offers Unfiltered Discussion
Exclusive meetings to occur on a quarterly basis.
SCRS Open Meeting at SEMA Details 2012 Initiatives
Meeting in the Collision Repair & Refinish section of the North Hall covered parts procurement, technology, OEM repair procedures and business insurance.
BASF Donates Waterborne Technology to Kansas-Based Collision Education Program
Company also donates $5,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation.