I-CAR Returns to NACE with Training, Technology Showcase
I-CAR announced it will return to NACE this year at its new location, Orlando, Fla. In support of its longstanding partnership with Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), I-CAR will offer 12 training opportunities, including several I-CAR ProLevel 1 training options, and an all-new Technology Showcase. John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, said, “Returning
Second Annual ASRW Industry Forum to Feature Insurer- and Trend-Focused Sessions for Collision Repairers
Content has been announced for the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) Industry Forum and Reception scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The forum will conclude the first day of education at ASRW 2011, featuring the NACE and CARS events taking place Oct.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces New Board Appointments
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to the Board of Trustees: Tim Adelmann of ABRA Autobody & Glass, Scott Kohl of SAFECO Insurance and Randy Starnes of State Farm Insurance Companies. Through the guidance, support and direction of the Board of Trustees, the Collision Repair Education Foundation is able
Latest Edition of Mitchell’s Industry Trends Report Shows Relationship Between Fuel Price Spikes and Total Losses
Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries, today released the third quarter 2011 edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR) – the company’s quarterly publication that highlights industry-related trends, news items and statistics. In this ITR, Mitchell’s quarterly feature discusses
CCAR Adds Shops in Louisiana, Pennsylvania to ‘GreenLink Shop’ Roster; Announces Board
CCAR has announced two auto repair facilities in Louisiana and Pennsylvania that have achieved “GreenLink Shop” recognition in June. An extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention E-learning Program, the GreenLink Shop status serves to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness and stewardship. The
AASP/NJ Says Seventh Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing a Big Success
Over 100 golfers and sponsors joined the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) for its seventh annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, May 23 at the Colonia Country club in Colonia, N.J. Early morning weather looked like it might put a damper on the outing, but as tee time approached,
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the recipients of the scholarships in collision repair that were created to assist deserving students pursuing a career in the collision industry. These awards are part of over $90,000 in scholarships to be given out in April 2011 by the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The Collision Repair Education Foundation
Three Auto Repair Facilities Receive CCAR’s ‘GreenLink Shop’ Recognition for April
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has recognized three more facilities as GreenLink Shops in April. The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness and stewardship. The new
Northside Lexus Named 2010 Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year
A special recognition dinner was held last month at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Houston, Texas, to celebrate Northside Lexus as the recipient of the 2010 Toyota/Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year award. Houston-based Northside Lexus was selected from among the 180 Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Center (TCCC/LCCC) dealers nationwide and
CCC Information Services Gauges Effect of Japanese Tragedy on Automotive Market
CCC Information Services, Inc., has released a report written by Lead Industry Analyst Susanna Gotsch discussing the impact of the Japanese tragedy on the automotive claims market: Industry Report: The Impact of the Japan Tragedy on the Auto Claims and Collision Repair Industry The devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11 destroyed huge swathes