CARSTAR Owner Wins 3M Hire Our Heroes 500 at SEMA
When the tire smoke cleared and the final results were tallied, Gary Boesel, owner of CARSTAR Alpine and CARSTAR Jordan Road, took home the top honors with a fast time of 153.87 in the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500, outpacing representatives from top collision repair companies and industry partners.
National Auto Body Council and Faulkner Collision of Lancaster Present Recycled Ride to Military Veteran
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) and Faulkner Collision of Lancaster announced that they, along with State Farm, donated a refurbished vehicle to a military veteran on Oct. 18 through the NABC’s Recycled Rides program.
TechForce Foundation Names Director of National Partnership
TechForce Foundation has named Tina Smith as its director of national partnership, with responsibilities for developing corporate partnerships throughout the transportation industry (including the automotive and collision repair segments and more) that aim to solve the tech shortage.
Garmat to Celebrate 30-Year Anniversary with SEMA Specials, Sponsored Events
Garmat has announced special SEMA pricing to celebrate 30 successful years in business.
Nagy’s Collision Centers Launches ‘Hit a Buck, Donate Some Doe’ Campaign
For every car impacted by a deer hit Oct. 1 through Dec. 28 that is repaired at Nagy’s Collision Centers, Nagy’s will donate to the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio, Haven of Rest and Ohio Veterans Memorial Park.
Certified Collision Group Adds 35 New Locations, Various Executives in Q3
CCG, the OE certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider to the collision repair and insurance communities, announced the signing of 35 additional collision repair centers to date for Q3, and key executive and management position appointments.
Study Shows Americans Support Autonomous Vehicles to Help Seniors, People With Disabilities
New research shows that a majority of Americans support the use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to improve the independence of seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Classic Collision 10th Largest MSO
Atlanta-area based Classic Collision Inc. has become the 10th largest independent MSO in the country after opening location nos. 21 and 22 in Augusta, Ga., and Sugar Hill, Ga.
North Carolina Auto Body Shop, Automotive Businesses Give Local Veteran New Ride
A group of local businesses in Gaston County, N.C., including Pack Brothers Collision Center, has teamed up to give a new ride to a needy local veteran.
Morse High School’s Auto Body Program Receives Recognition for Contribution at 2017 SEMA Show
Students enrolled at Morse High School’s Auto Body Program in San Diego were able to lend a helping hand on an award-winning 2017 SEMA project.
