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 July 31.

Cloninger Auto Group Signs Licensing Agreement with DCR Systems

DCR Systems, LLC announced that Cloninger Automotive Group based in Salisbury, N.C., has signed an area development licensing agreement with the company.

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OEM Certification: The Wave of the Future?

More OEMs are pushing auto body shop certification in the interest of quality repairs and keeping customers happy.

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Crash Champions Expands in Southern California

Crash Champions announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Autobahn Collision Center in Studio City, Calif.

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MSO Symposium Announces Date and Location for 2023 Event

The 12th annual MSO Symposium will take place Monday, Oct. 30 at the Mirage Convention Center in Las Vegas during SEMA/AAPEX week.

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Repairify, Capricorn Announce Joint Venture

Repairify and Capricorn Society Limited have entered into a joint venture agreement that will deliver leading-edge remote automotive repair solutions to repairers across Australia and New Zealand.

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Crash Champions Expands to Great Falls, Montana

Crash Champions has announced the successful acquisition of Mitchells’ Crash Repair, Flawless Auto Body and 3 Way Auto Body.

Crash Champions has announced the successful acquisition of three local repair centers in Great Falls, Mont.: Mitchells’ Crash Repair, Flawless Auto Body and 3 Way Auto Body. The three local repair centers transitioned operations to Crash Champions effective April 22. 

“We are certainly proud to continue expanding the Crash Champions footprint across Montana,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “Beginning service to the Great Falls community is another strategic step in that momentum. Each of these local teams have earned a reputation for high-quality repairs and an attention to best-in-class customer service. We’re proud to welcome them to the team and look forward to serving Great Falls, now under the Crash Champions brand.”

Car ADAS Solutions Announces New Licensee in California

Car ADAS Solutions has announced ADAS Vision as a new licensee in Imperial, Calif.

GM Customer Care and Aftersales Celebrates National Skilled Trades Day

General Motors CCA celebrates the more than 43,500 skilled auto technicians across its dealerships as well as the more than 1,100 students currently on the path to joining the industry through its various programs.

Fix Network World Apprenticeship Program Celebrates First Graduate

The Fix Network Apprenticeship Program is the first automotive glass apprenticeship in the U.S., and Duran is the first graduate.

Car ADAS Solutions Announces New Licensee in Michigan

Car ADAS Solutions has welcomed Lakestate Calibrations as a new licensee in Gaylord, Mich.

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CIF Offers Assistance After Recent Devastating Storms

The Collision Industry Foundation is here to assist collision repair professionals who have suffered a significant loss.

ALI Announces Lifting Points Guide Now Available in Digital and Print

Easily find OEM-recommended lifting points to properly lift cars, trucks and SUVs.

NTSB Chair Praises NHTSA Action on AEB Final Rule

Jennifer Homendy lauded the new standard requiring all new passenger cars and light trucks to have automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB systems.

Lucid Group Debuts New EV with 516-mile Range

Lucid claims the 2024 Air Grand Touring starting at $109,900 is the longest-range EV available today.