Georgia Collision Industry Association Co-Founder Gene Hamilton Passes Away
Gene Hamilton, co-founder of the Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) and past chairman of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and I-CAR, has passed away.
Georgia Collision Industry Association’s Annual Golf Tournament Will Be in Memory of Howard Batchelor
The Georgia Collision Industry Association will hold its 21st annual Invitational Golf Tournament on Oct. 10 at Bear’s Best Atlanta Golf Course in Suwanee, Ga.
Border Tax, NAFTA Exit Could Hurt U.S. Auto Industry
A Boston Consulting Group study concluded that car prices, vehicle sales, supply chain decisions and industry employment all could take a hit from the proposals.
BASF Sponsors SkillsUSA, WorldSkills Competitions
“Having representatives available for these students to ask questions and recruit is invaluable to us as an organization, to our customers and to our industry, along with the students looking for opportunities,” said Jeff Wildman, OEM and industry relations manager for BASF Refinish NA.
Mitchell Honors Top-Performing Collision Repair Facilities with AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards
The 2016 AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards honors top-performing collision repair facilities throughout the United States for their superior customer service and support.
Matrix Automotive Finishes Calling for 2017 Calendar Entries
Projects will be judged on finish quality, technical difficulty, design originality and artistic merit. Entries will be judged by a committee of automotive color and refinishing experts.
AASP-MN Holds 22nd Annual Golf Outing
A fundraiser to support Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair & Service, designed to recruit people into college automotive service and collision repair programs, was held during the event and raised $665 for the campaign.
J.D. Power Study: US New Vehicle Quality Makes Largest Improvement in 7 Years
New vehicle quality improved 6 percent, double the 3 percent rate of improvement in 2015, marking the largest increase since 2009, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).
IHS: Aging Vehicle Fleet Continues to Create New Opportunities for Automotive Aftermarket
In the U.S., IHS Automotive anticipates the average light vehicle age will continue to rise but will do so more slowly than seen in the years following the 2008-2009 recession.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2015 Makeover School Grant Winners
Each of the 2015 winning schools will have their $50,000 wish list fulfilled through the Collision Repair Education Foundation and industry donors/supporters.
