Universal Technical Institute Opening New Campus In Greater Los Angeles Market
The new campus has the capacity to train up to 800 students who can complete their education in automotive technology, diesel technology and collision repair and refinish technology, and be ready to work in 11 to 18 months.
Quality Body Shop Earns Certification from Assured Performance
Akron, Ohio collision repair facility certified for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training and facility necessary to repair the participating automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Assured Performance Collision Care Announces Board of Directors
Directors will help Assured Performance set objective certification requirements, drive consumer awareness programs, and ensure consistent communications and coordination within the group to identify, certify and promote body shops across North America.
Kadel’s Auto Body Achieves Certified Collision Care Provider Status
According to Assured Performance Collision Care, shops that receive this certification include only “best-in-class” collision repair businesses that have passed a “rigorous” inspection and evaluation process.
CARCARE Collision Centers Acquires Lin-Mar Motor Inc.
Sixteen-store MSO expands its network with purchase of automotive and truck collision services provider.
Six Veterans Receive Recycled Rides from Caliber Collision
Vehicle presentations were part of the annual, weekend-long “Carry The Load” Memorial Day events to honor veterans, active duty military service members and first responders.
Minnesota Body Shop Donates Recycled Ride to Fallen Soldier’s Mother
LaMettry’s Collision of Minneapolis donated a refurbished 2009 Nissan Altima to Cheryl Zaun, mother of Sergeant First Class Mickey E. Zaun, on Tuesday, May 19 in honor of Memorial Day.
Update: OEM-Supplier Relations Study Shows Strong Gains for Toyota and Honda
Results of this year’s study show Toyota and Honda clearly on top and continuing to distance themselves from Ford, Nissan, FCA and GM who are headed in the opposite direction.
Reuters: Takata Airbag Recall Inflates to Millions
According to data from Reuters, more than 10 automakers since 2008 have built more than 31 million cars fitted with the potentially defective airbags.
Refinish Distributors Alliance Spring Membership Meeting Held in Texas
The event included speakers, roundtable discussions and a trade show displaying IMPACT Performance Products, which is RDA’s exclusive brand.