Earl Scheib Closes
As of Friday, July 16, Earl Scheib, Inc. announced it has ceased its operations nationwide. The company, founded in 1937, was purchased by investment firm Kelly Capital LLC in 2009 for $8 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. Earl Scheib operated 85 collision repair shops and also made paint-coating systems that were used in
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Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill Creating Federal Insurance Office
The Senate has passed H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, in a 60-39 vote, after having stalled activity on the conference report for more than a week. The legislation is now awaiting signature by President Barack Obama. The bill includes augmentation to the current insurance policies, creating a Federal Insurance Office (FIO)
ASA Asks Repairers to Contact Massachusetts Legislature to Stop Right to Repair Bill
Massachusetts’ Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Bill, SB 2517, has passed the state Senate and is now being considered by the House of Representatives. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking its members to work to oppose the legislation, which is supported by the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition. ASA believes the legislation puts
New I-CAR Course: Collision Repair for Toyota Lexus and Scion Vehicles
I-CAR has introduced its newest course, Collision Repair for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion Vehicles (TOY01). The course offers students training on repair procedures specific to Toyota vehicles, including advanced vehicle structures, hybrid systems and driver-assist systems. "This course was developed for industry professionals involved in the collision repair process who can benefit from understanding Toyota’s
Massachusetts Collision Repair Labor Rate Bill Passes Senate
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) has reported that the state Senate passed the Auto Body Labor Rate Bill (SB 122) on July 13. The bill, which aims to establish an advisory commission and a system to validate collision repair labor rates in the state, now moves to the House Committee on
Toyota Releases New Position Statement on Cabin Reinforcements
The company has issued a revised position on the repair of high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) occupant cabin reinforcements.
Aptera Chooses AkzoNobel Sikkens Brand as Paint for Sustainable Transportation Alternative
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has been chosen by Aptera, a developer of futuristic concept cars, as the paint provider for their concept vehicles. All vehicles being produced today are painted with the AkzoNobel waterborne system, Sikkens Autowave. The Aptera concept car is currently participating in the Progressive Insurance Automotive Xprize competition. Progressive Insurance sponsors the
PPG-Painted ‘Project American Heroes’ Classic Chevelle Auctioned for $250,000
PPG contributed the paint for a newly restored 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle muscle car auctioned off as part of Super Chevy magazine’s "Project American Heroes" fundraising program. The sale of the unique vehicle was conducted by Barrett-Jackson Auctions Saturday, June 26 at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. The winning bid
ASA Announces New Associate Members for Second Quarter
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced four new associate members who recently joined the association. ASA says the decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to the association and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry – including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. New associate members joining ASA