English Color Announces New Growth Partnership in Conjunction with WestView Capital Partners
English Color, based in Richardson, Texas, operates 52 stores in the southern U.S., providing a comprehensive array of products and services that address the critical needs of its collision repair shop and dealership customers.
Repairify Inc., Parent Company of asTech, Acquires One Stop Mobile Solutions
One Stop provides mobile electrical automotive diagnostic services in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and will continue operating under the asTech brand.
Moller Flying Car for Sale on eBay: Buy It Now for $5 Million (Just Don’t Fly It)
For sale on eBay: a gently used 2001 Moller International G90 M400 Skycar, dubbed as the original VTOL (vertical-takeoff-and-landing) flying car.
Gerber Parent Boyd Group Closes Assured Automotive Deal
The deal adds 68 collision repair centers to the Boyd Group’s portfolio in Ontario, where the company previously had one facility.
FinishMaster Opens First Branch in Nashville
The greenfield branch marks FinishMaster’s fifth location in Tennessee and supports its strategic plan to expand in major metropolitan areas.
Fix Auto World Plans to Directly Enter U.S. Market, Regain Rights to U.S. Trademark
Montreal-based Fix Auto World said it plans to directly enter the U.S. market by the end of the year.
Driven by Safety and Emissions Regulations, OEMs Investing Billions in Advanced Vehicle Technology
The R&D spending is fueling brisk growth in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, in-vehicle connectivity, safety features, electric propulsion and other technology.
PNC Riverarch Capital Acquires Painters Supply & Equipment Co.
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Painters Supply & Equipment has grown to 21 branch locations across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Scott’s Collision Centers and Duncan Autobody Merge to Form Legacy Autobody Group
The combined organization has over $11 million in annual sales and 70-plus teammates at its four locations in Pennsylvania.
Craftsman Collision, Canada’s Largest Privately Owned Body Shop Chain, Celebrates 40 Years
Since opening on Vancouver’s Cambie Street in 1977, Craftsman has experienced everything from fires to a missing promotional blimp to … well, a cheetah.
