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Thu, 29 Jul 2010
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Copart CEO Jay Adair
With decades of experience in the salvage auction business, Adair discusses current market trends, some of Copart's new initiatives and the future of the company.

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U.S. Driving Continues Upward Trend in May New
Total miles driven rises only slightly, 21 states report driving declines.
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State Farm to Introduce New Performance Rating System for Select Service Repairers New
Insurer rolling out credit score-like system that reflects a shop's key performance measurements.
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Ford Brings Engineering Test Results to Aftermarket Structural Parts Debate New
Carmaker presents test results at CIC Chicago that raise red flags about aftermarket structural parts and occupant safety.
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Body Repair Prices, Auto Insurance and Inflation New
Government data shows strong rise in body repair prices over past three months.
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Earl Schieb Closes its Doors
After nearly 75 years of painting cars, the famous chain calls it quits.

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Insurers, Repairers Suggest Conflicting Amendments to NCOIL Steering Bill
Industry groups all submit ideas for a new anti-steering model to be considered at national meeting this week in Boston.
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Auto Body Employment Report: Decline Continues
April preliminary data shows further declines in total repair industry production.
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Insurers, Repairers Wage Public Battle Over Independent Appraisal Law
The gloves came off in Rhode Island in a media fight to sway consumer opinion.
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Boyd Group to Acquire True2Form for $18 Million
Interview with True2Form president Rex Dunn and Gerber president and COO Tim O'Day.
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Consumer Issues Discussed at NY Association Meeting
Nearly 100 attendees met to review Insurance Dept report on steering, legislation and assignment of proceeds.
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RI Supreme Court Overturns Labor Rate Survey Decision
Court rules that a labor rate survey should not be the only determinant in calculating prevailing labor rates for auto body.
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Industry Attendance Plans for NACE and SEMA

Survey response shows that NACE (ASRW) move away from Industry Week and SEMA has forced many industry members to make a choice on which show to attend.
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Collision Repair Facility Business Conditions: Q1 2010
Record improvement in the first quarter indicates continued recovery, but the industry is still shrinking.
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Dan Stander, ASA Collision Division Director

Stander, a third-generation repairer, recently took the helm of the Automotive Service Association's Collision Division Operations Committee. He talks about key issues facing ASA's Collision membership and priorities of the Committee.
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Delaware Publishes Proposed Low-VOC Paint Regulations
Delaware may become the first state on the East Coast to begin the transition to waterborne.
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Jul 28
Chevrolet Begins Taking Orders for Volt
SECURA Insurance Launches Web-based Shop Network Program
New Location, Name Planned for Welcome Reception at ASRW
Australia- I-CAR Signs Agreement for National Insurer Training Program

Jul 27
House Committee Holds Hearing on Intellectual Property Issues
Right to Repair Supporters in Massachusetts to Hold Last Minute Rally
CCAR Administers Over 1.4 Million Student Tests
Deadline Approaching for NABC Pride Nominations
AMI Scholarship Application Deadline August 13

Jul 26
Enforcement of New Rhode Island Appraisal Law Begins in August
AkzoNobel Reports Good Second Quarter
AASP/NJ Schedules Structural Repair Training Classes
Join CIECA for Annual Implementation Conference
NH Auto Dealers Recognized for Body Shop Environmental Program

Jul 23
Massachusetts Repairers Pack State House to Push Labor Rate Bill
IIHS Does Not Recommend Use of Aftermarket Structural Parts
J.D. Power Reports July New-Vehicle Sales Rebound
AASP-MN Sets Date for 16th Annual Lights On For Safety

Jul 22
I-CAR Reveals Details of the New Role-Based Training Model
Property Casualty Insurers Comment on New Federal Insurance Office
DuPont Performance Coatings Honors March Taylor
CARSTAR Canada Announces New Appointments

Jul 21
NFIB: Healthcare Tax Credit Does Little for Small Business
Independent Repairers Oppose Right to Repair in Massachusetts
Injunctions Granted Against Illegal Ohio Collision Shops
SCRS Adds ALLDATA Collision to Member Benefits
CCC ONE Hosted Management System Reaches 1,000-Location Mark

Jul 20
Massachusetts Rep Reverses Position on Right to Repair
Financial Reform Bill Sets Up Federal Insurance Office
CREW to Examine Private Investor's View of Collision Repair Industry
Seidner's Collision Centers Acquires Twelfth Location
3M Launches Virtual Classroom for Auto Body Training

Jul 19
Rome Technologies First to Offer PPG 2-Way Integration
911 Collision Centers Raises $85,000 for Youth Organizations
LKQ Launches 2011 Calendar Competition for Car Enthusiasts
Sherwin-Williams to Offer EcoLean Workshop in Indiana

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