Performance-Based DRP Agreements Driving CARSTAR’s Push to $1 Billion in Sales
Coming off a record year in 2017, CARSTAR North America aims to hit the 600-store mark and $1 billion in revenue this year, company executives said during a press briefing in Palm Springs, Calif.
U.S. Senators Announce Agreement on Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
U.S. Sen. John Thune and Sen. Gary Peters said they’ve reached an agreement “on a bipartisan legislative text that sets a framework for the advancement of self-driving vehicle technology.”
Fix Auto Canada Signs Multi-Year Renewal Agreement with Mitchell International
Mitchell solutions selected by Fix Auto Canada include Mitchell Estimating, the Mitchell RepairCenter shop management system and TechAdvisor.
Supplement Announces New Retained Agreement with APEX Automotive Paint Exchange
APEX is a business performance group comprised of independent multi-location automotive paint distributors.
Axalta Coating Systems and General Motors UK Renew Three-Year Agreement
Axalta Coating Systems UK and General Motors UK have renewed their three-year agreement that designates Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands as officially approved suppliers for paint repairs on Vauxhall in the United Kingdom.
Allstate Announces Autonomous Vehicle Research Agreement
The scope of the research project with the Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Stanford University includes machine learning, artificial intelligence and highly autonomous vehicle systems.
CAPA, Intertek and China’s Automotive Technology and Research Center Sign Agreement Regarding Aftermarket Parts
Under the agreement, the organizations will work together to develop Chinese standards and promote cooperation among automotive companies, testing agencies, certification entities, and other institutions in the U.S. and China.
LKQ Corp. Announces Agreement to Acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works
“PGW reflects LKQ’s commitment to provide a one-stop-shop solution to the North American collision repair industry by adding automotive glass to our product offerings,” said Robert Wagman, president and CEO of LKQ Corp.
Autologic Diagnostics and WORLDPAC Enter into Distribution Agreement
Under the agreement, effective immediately, WORLDPAC will begin offering Autologic Assist through its Tools and Equipment Services (TES) division.
Uni-Select Enters into Agreement to Acquire Refinish Solutions
This transaction will expand FinishMaster’s footprint in the Virginia and Washington, D.C., metropolitan areas.