Top 5 Stories of the Week

Top 5 Stories of the Week

A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of May 29.

OEM Dealerships: Friend or Foe?

Insurers seeking out and using misinformation obtained from dealer repairers in order to deny consumers OEM-recommended repair procedures has become more commonplace.

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Body Bangin’: Rivian Collision Program and Insurance

Micki Woods interviews Frank Phillips, collision repair program manager of Rivian, on how Rivian’s collision program works.

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Mitchell, Caliber Sign License Agreement

The agreement gives all current and future Caliber locations access to Mitchell Cloud Estimating, Integrated Repair Procedures, a PDR calculator and miScore.

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CIECA Announces Speakers for 2023 CONNEX Conference

This year’s theme is “Connected Car, Connected Industry”, and the event will be emceed by industry veteran Bill Garoutte.

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Hyundai Announces EV Battery Manufacturing Joint Venture in U.S.

Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and further accelerate Hyundai’s electrification efforts in North America.

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BASF to Recognize Five Talented Individuals with Awards at SEMA

Whether the award is for making a car look great using BASF products or encouraging the next generation of talent, BASF will recognize the best of the best.

BASF announced it will be awarding five talented collision professionals with special awards at the SEMA Show Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas. Whether the award is for making a car look great using BASF products or encouraging the next generation of talent, BASF will recognize the best of the best.

Valley Collision-Mesa in Arizona Joins 1Collision

1Collision has announced the addition of Valley Collision-Mesa in Arizona to its nationwide network.

URG, Team PRP Sponsor NABC FREE Program

United Recyclers Group and Team PRP will be presenting sponsors of the NABC F.R.E.E. program at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center Oct. 10 and 12.

ASE Education Foundation Board Chair Delivers Welcome Message

Trey Michael has released an official statement to the automotive industry as he accepts his new position as chair of the ASE Education Foundation for 2023.

Kent Automotive Named Exclusive Distributor of 4Plastic Repair

Kent Automotive has been named the exclusive distributor of 4Plastic supplies and tools in the U.S. and Canada. 

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SEMA Launches New Award for Best Engineered Vehicle

The SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award will honor and celebrate a build that demonstrates quality engineering throughout the entire vehicle.

CIF Announces asTech as Repeat Annual Donor

The CIF announced that asTech has committed again to its Annual Donor Program.

Matt Ebert of Crash Champions to Lead 2023 MSO Symposium

Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, will emcee the 2023 MSO Symposium Oct. 30 in Las Vegas.

Classic Collision Enters Virginia

Classic Collision has announced six new closings with the acquisition of Elite Auto Body Group in Virginia.