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Nov 30
Small Business Adds 110,000 Jobs in November
TRW Introduces New Adaptive Airbags that Alter Size
CREW Webcast to Examine Alternative Parts with LKQ Execs
UTI Sees Continued Student Enrollment Declines
CARSTAR Hires Three to Expand Business Development Team

Nov 29
NICB Reports Questionable Claims Count Flat in Auto Body
Settlement Reached in Aftermarket Lights Price Fixing Suit
Arizona Shop Reaches Community through Free Repairs
Copart Revenue Up in Third Quarter
Chief Adds Customer Resources to Redesigned Website

Nov 28
Second Post-Crash Fire in Chevy Volt Prompts NHTSA Investigation
Consumers Increasingly Choose Quality Auto Parts Over Lowest Price
Whites Replace Black, Gray as Top Car Color Choice
UK- Vauxhall Announces Winners of Collision Estimating Initiative

Nov 23
NABC Takes Recycled Rides Program to Collision Repair Schools
Senate Passes Bill to Increase Highway Safety Funding
AAIA Says Congressional Support of Right to Repair Climbing
Oregon Shops Share Thanksgiving Tradition with Community
UK- National Consolidator Announces Store Closures, Falling Profits

Nov 22
SCRS Issues Post-Show Analysis of SEMA Participation
ASA to Take Over Management of NASTF Secure Data Release Model
NORTHEAST 2012 Off to Early Start with Exhibitor Sign Ups
CARSTAR Names Marybeth Mack Manager of Insurance Relations

Nov 21
AkzoNobel Opens Nominations for 2012 Sustainability Award
Lehman's Garage Celebrates Opening of New Facility
Mitchell Team to Compete in 24 Hour Road Race for Charity
UK- Thatcham Takes Collision Training on the Road

Nov 18
AAA Projects Thanksgiving Travel Up Four Percent
Sherwin Williams Comes Through for Collision Repair Schools
November Car Sales Projected to be Highest in Over Three Years
International Agreement Signed on Electric Car Regulations
SCRS, Collision Industry Aids Wounded Vet Collision Program

Nov 17
Obama Administration Publishes New Fuel Economy Standards
Audatex Holds Ninth Semi-Annual Strategic Advisory Council Meeting
SCRS Announces Prize Drawing Winners
ASA Michigan Offers Webinars on Online Marketing

Nov 16
ASA Approves New Crash Parts Policy
CIECA Updates Progress of Total Loss Committee
Gerber Collision Joins Education Foundation Leadership Circle
AAIA Washington D.C. Legislative Summit to be Held in March
Canada- D's Collision Joins CSN Collision Network

Nov 15
Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of ObamaCare
SCRS Reports Big Increase in SEMA Seminar Attendance
AkzoNobel Opens 2012 Most Influential Women Nominations
Collex Collision Wins CSi Complete Award for Customer Satisfaction
CIECA Announces 2011 Annual Award Winners

Nov 14
CCC Reports Steady Rise in Labor Rates through Recession
Electric Car Fire Should Serve as Warning to Repair Facilities
NABC Honors Five PRIDE Award Recipients
CARSTAR Announces Promotions, Restructuring Support Staff
Collision Repair Education Foundation Open Letter to Industry

Nov 11
CREW Webcast to Examine Wall Street View of Multi Shop Operators
AAIA, CARE Commit to Passage of Right to Repair Ballot Question in MA
Online Estimate Bidding System Processes $1.5 Mil in First Five Months
Standox Offers Practical Tips When Using Old Paint as Substrate

Nov 10
Boyd Group Reports 12.1% Same Store Growth in US
Hurricane Irene Floods Northeast with Water Damaged Vehicles
Northwest MSO Approaching 20 Locations
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Ban on Texting While Driving
LKQ Appoints Holsten Chairman, Elects Wagman to Board

Nov 09
Small Business Confidence Has Minor Uptick
Nevada Division of Insurance Publishes Auto Policy Contracts
WMABA to Host Erica Eversman at Annual Meeting
Women's Industry Network Enables Online Donations
Global Automakers Back Legislation to Reduce Teen Crashes

Nov 08
ADESA, Manheim Report Continued Softening of Used Vehicle Prices
ABRA Gets New Private Equity Deal
CAPA Quality Seal to Have New Look by End of Year
AASP/NJ Hall of Fame Welcomes Longtime Member Sam Mikhail
ASRW Announces Early Exhibitor Sign Ups for 2012

Nov 07
South Carolina School Wins Ultimate Collision Makeover
Treasury Dept Appoints Federal Committee on Insurance
Standox Offers Practical Tips for Spraying Clear in Winter Months
National Association of Insurance Commissioners Elects New Officers
ALLDATA Celebrates 25 Years

Nov 04
Solera Holdings Reports First Quarter Results
VeriFacts Outstanding Quality ACE Award Winners Honored
Sherwin-Williams to Hold A-Plus Vision Conference in Florida
Auto Data Labels Offers Free Vehicle Replacement Labels to Schools

Nov 03
Repair Associations Issue Joint Statement on Repair Standards
CAPA Releases New Report on Non-CAPA Certified Part Quality
Caliber Donates to Education Foundation Creating Collision Scholarships
Solera Acquires Shop Management System in the Netherlands
Allstate Appoints Field VP for Southeast Region

Nov 02
DuPont Considers Sale of Performance Coatings Unit
Fix Auto Takes on System-Wide VeriFacts Shop Certification Program
Nationwide Changes Name of Direct Repair Network
Drunk Driving Prevention Technology Moving Forward
Canada- Toyota Approves First Independent Certified Collision Center

Nov 01
Allstate Reports Third Quarter Profits
Ford Adds 52 New Parts to Collision Truckload Program
Honda Says Thailand Flooding to Impact Production in North America
Mitchell Announces Integrated Salvage Management Solution

Oct 31
Cooks Collision Centers Adds 19th Location
Thirteen Las Vegas Families to Receive Recycled Rides
Service King Closes Five Shop Deal
Canada- CIIA Work Simplifies Environmental Approval for Ontario Shops

Oct 28
New York Shop Honored by State Assembly
Mitchell Integrates OEM Repair Procedures with Estimating System
SCRS Arranges Free Offers with Estimate Review Service
ALLDATA Gets into Collision Shop Marketing

Oct 27
J.D. Power and Associates Reports 2011 Auto Claims Satisfaction
LKQ Corporation Posts Record Third Quarter 2011 Results
Recyclers Urge FTC to Monitor Carmaker Position on Parts, Warranties
AkzoNobel to Build New Refinish Coatings Plant in China
Collision Industry Foundation to Hold Fundraiser at SEMA

Oct 26
Automakers Launch New Website and Guide to Repair Information
Sherwin-Williams Reports Record Third Quarter Sales
ASA MOKAN Releases Training Schedule for 2012 Event in Kansas City
Chief Donates Frame Rack to Collision Program for Wounded Warriors
PCI Elects New Officers to the Board of Governors

Oct 25
AAIA Again Complains to FTC About Carmaker's Aftermarket Parts Claims
CARSTAR Adds Seven New Stores This Summer
ASA Says NACE Attendance Up 18%, Space Selling Quickly for 2012
J.D. Power Says New Vehicle Sales Holding Stable
CIECA Issues Revised CSI Document

Oct 24
Right to Repair Changes Direction in Massachusetts
Auto Ins Continues to Spur Most Consumer Complaints in Colorado
Florida Shop Group Revving Up Car Giveaway Program
PPG Reports Increased Volume in Refinish Sales
R-M Launches Value Added Shop Program in Europe

Oct 21
NOAA Issues Winter Weather Outlook
Kadel's Acquires ACME Collision Service in Springfield, OR
CAPA to Call Attention to Inferior Aftermarket Parts
Ed Foundation Highlights Personal Contributions of Industry Members
SCRS to Raise Funds for Operation Comfort

Oct 20
Right to Repair Coalition Secures Signatures for Mass Ballot Question
U.S. DOT Hosts Clinic to Test Connected Vehicle Technology
PPG MVP Conference Reveals Power of Performance
Five Industry Firms Receive Automotive Training Managers Award
WIN Announces Sixth Annual Conference May 6-8, 2012

Oct 19
American Family Closing 14 Claim Offices
Boyd Group Announces Retirement of Executive Chairman and Trustee
NADA Predicts Used Prices to Drive New Car Sales in Q4
Safelite AutoGlass Opens New Shop in Peoria, IL
WorldSkills Refinish Competition Supplied by Sherwin-Williams

Oct 18
GM Says Self-Driving Vehicles Could be Ready by End of Decade
U.S. House Delays Changes to Waste-Oil Furnace Rules
SCRS Reports Attendee, Exhibitor Growth Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show
OSHA Publishes New and Revised Materials on Worker Safety and Health
ALLDATA Opens Online Training Center

Oct 17
U.S. Deer-Vehicle Collisions Fall 7 Percent
ADESA Confirms September Used Vehicle Value Drop
AASP/NJ Applauds New Shop Insurance Law
Bar's Products Supports 280 Collision Schools with Product Donation
ALLDATA to Enter European Market

Oct 14
Manheim Used Vehicle Index Declines in September
Chief Opens New Specification and Research Center
New Camera-Based Collision Avoidance Debuts on GMC Terrain
Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2011
SCRS Repairer Driven Education Price Discount Ends Monday

Oct 13
Caliber Collision Moving Headquarters from California to Texas
Steel Industry Calls for Shift in Vehicle Regulations
Progressive Continues to Grow Customer Base
NY Releases 2011 Auto Insurer Complaint Rankings
Former Safelite CEO Wilson Named Chairman APU Solutions

Oct 12
Property Casualty Insurers' Profits Tumble In First-Half 2011
Small-Business Confidence Sees Modest Gain
SkillsUSA World Team Results
LKQ Corporation Founder and Chairman Passes Away
FHWA Announces New Approach to Calculating Vehicle Miles Travelled

Oct 11
Nissan Launches Certified Collision Repair Program
Caliber Collision Opens New Store in Austin, Texas Region
ASA Honors Member Achievements ASRW Award Ceremonies
OSHA to Host Stakeholder Meeting on Occupational Hearing Loss

Oct 07
NSF International Certifies First Distributor, LKQ Corporation
EPA Federal Office Response to SCRS Letter on 6H Rule
WorldSkills Competitor Presses through Day Two of Competition
Recycled Rides to Present Five Refurbished Cars at NACE
Information Providers Announce Improvements at NACE

Oct 06
Caliber Collision Centers Acquires 911 Collision Centers
ASRW Forum Takes a Look at DRP Contracts
WorldSkills Competition Kicks Off in London
NATEF President Bill Kersten Announces Retirement

Oct 05
Mazda First Automaker to use 1,800 MPa Ultra-High Tensile Steel
CCC to Integrate OEM Repair Information
APU Solutions Launches Real-Time Parts Use Reporting for Insurers
ALLDATA Donates Collision Repair Software to NATEF Collision Schools

Oct 04
Boyd, Caliber, and Cooks Collision Announce New Locations
LKQ Acquires UK's Largest Aftermarket Parts Distributor
Audatex Launches Shop Reporting and Analytics Tool
Mitchell Integrates Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Management Software
California Governor Signs Airbag Fraud Legislation
AASP Industry Improvement Grant Deadline October 7

Oct 03
Audatex, CCC/Motor, Mitchell, CollisionWeek Partner with CREF
Mazda Issues Position on Aftermarket Replacement Parts
Diamond Standard Issues Bumper System Repair Advisory
CARSTAR Outlines Company Initiatives for the Year Ahead
Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists Hosts U.S. Senate Candidate

Sep 30
GM Introduces Industry's First Front Center Air Bag
Nationwide to Acquire Harleysville Insurance
ABRA Begins Expansion into Phoenix Market
Fix Auto Addresses Challenging Economy at National Conference
I-CAR Expands Presence at ASRW, Latest to Sponsor MSO Symposium
Iowa Association to Hold Fourth Fall Collision Industry Day

Sep 29
Collision Repair Bidding Website Secures Venture Capital Funding
Maaco Partners with Specialist Firm to Offer Franchisee Financing
I-CAR Schedules New Hands-On Corvette Training Sessions
NABC Annual Golf Outing Scheduled for January

Sep 28
California Governor Signs Bill to Require NMVTIS Lookup
Mitchell Standardizes Structural Materials in Repair Information
NABC Updates Organization's Mission and Vision
Painters Supply and Equipment Mourns Loss of Founder
IBIS Sets Date and Theme for 2012 Meeting

Sep 27
Five CARSTAR Stores Recognized for Top Operations Awards
Collision Industry Foundation to Hold Fundraiser at SEMA
Top Scoring SkillsUSA Females Receive WIN Scholarships to NACE
DuPont to Sponsor SCRS Educational Seminar at SEMA

Sep 26
NFIB Sues the NLRB Over New Union Poster Requirement
Master Collision Repair Completes Renovations, Seeks More Locations
SCRS Seminar to Focus on Change Management in Collision Repair
NABC Solicits Proposals for Administrative Services

Sep 23
J.D. Power Reports Marked Improvement in New Car Sales Rate
Alcoa Expands Plant to Meet Escalating Automotive Aluminum Demand
California Air District Exempts TBAC for Body Shop Operations
SCRS Offers Education Discounts to Vo-Tech Students at SEMA

Sep 22
Vantage Point: Review of Raw Bumper Treatment in Estimating Systems
Auto Recyclers to Donate $50,000 in Parts to Collision Repair Schools
DOJ to Host NMVTIS Webinar for Reporting Entities
Chief to Provide NACE Training on Repairing Advanced Metals

Sep 21
CAPA Says Ford ABPA Debate Demonstrates Importance of Certification
Kirmac Collision Acquires Ken's Redmond Auto Body in Washington
AAIA Appoints Senior VP, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Toyota Partners with Universities to Further Safety Research
DuPont Announces Refinish Sales Management Changes

Sep 20
Second Aftermarket Auto Lights Distributor Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing
CAPA Releases Guide to Certified Parts for Claims Personnel
Uni-Select to Buy Parts Depot Business in Florida
I-CAR to Offer Classes and Free Sessions at SEMA Show
Women's Industry Network Set to Engage Women at NACE

Sep 19
NY Shop Switches to Solar Electricity
ASRW Releases Multi-Shop Symposium Schedule
DuPont Shop Management System Adopted by UTI Collision Program
Boyd Group Added to Smallcap Stock Index

Sep 16
Service King to Acquire Five Stores
Taiwanese Auto Parts Makers See Big Production Increases
NICB Reports Drop in Auto Body Questionable Claims
September CREW Webcast to Explore Social Media

Sep 15
Small Business Confidence Takes Big Hit
Auto Auctions Report Easing Prices in August
Fix Auto USA Adds Three Seattle Franchises
NGA Announces New Chairman of the Board
EU Commission Wants Automatic Crash Notification Made Standard

Sep 14
Ford Responds to Inaccurate ABPA Accusations
Calif Insurers Meet with DOI to Discuss Collision Industry Concerns
Lehman Time Bomb to Hit Used Car Values
NASTF to Meet in Orlando During ASRW
NABC Pride Nomination Deadline Just Days Away

Sep 13
AASP Industry Improvement Grants Available
ASA Calls on Repairers to Stop Proposed Houston Licensing Ordinance
ASE Adds VP of Marketing to Management Team
ASA Announces Plans to Relocate Headquarters

Sep 12
California Legislature Passes Airbag Fraud Measure
Does your Shop Have Safeguards Against Embezzlement?
AASP/NJ Kicks Off Fall Slate with ALLDATA Class
CARSTAR Honors Two Local Military Families
UK- House of Commons Addresses Insurer Steering, Transparency

Sep 09
ABPA Publishes Parts Test to Challenge Ford Claims
AMI Announces NACE/CARS Scholarship Recipients
SCRS Adds Custom Painter Charley Hutton to SEMA Attractions
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University Coming to San Diego
AkzoNobel Named Preferred Supplier by Toyota Motor Europe

Sep 08
Mass Attorney General Approves Right to Repair Ballot Question
CT DMV Says Teen Drivers Improving, Data Suggests Not So Much
Audatex North America Acquires AutoWatch
Automobile Aluminum Usage Predicted to Nearly Double
I-CAR Puts Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Courses Online

Sep 07
If Cell Phones are so Dangerous, Why are Crashes Down?
Boyd Group Offering to Raise Over $21 Million
NACE 2012 to be Held in New Orleans
Custom Painter, Fabricator Rich Evans to Join SCRS at SEMA
Price's Collision Expanding One Facility, Building a Fourth in Tennessee

Sep 06
Caliber Collision Centers Acquires Two Los Angeles Facilities
AASP/NJ Reaches Out To Hurricane Irene Victims
Research Shows Expanded North American EV Manufacturing
Sherwin-Williams Bring EcoLean Workshop to Ft. Myers, Florida
Safelite Opens Store in Chula Vista, California

Sep 02
Aftermarket Lighting Distributor Pleads Guilty to Price Fixing
ARA Presses for NMVTIS Enforcement Following Irene Floods
Toyota, Nissan Highlight OEM Support at ASRW
Martin Senour Announces Fourth Quarter Training Schedule

Sep 01
Allstate Releases Annual Accident Frequency Report
Nebraska Association Begins Labor Rate Survey Process
OneBeacon to Sell NY, NJ Assigned Risk Auto Business
BASF Refinish Names New Marketing Director

Aug 31
ADP Reports Private Sector Adds 91,000 Jobs
Collision Centers of America Serves Community with Pet Event
Copart Adds Fifth Facility in Georgia
Sherwin-Williams Announces Fourth Quarter Training Schedule
Canada- CARSTAR Stays Connected at 14th Annual Conference

Aug 30
ASRW Brings More than 200 Hours of Education to East Coast
Safelite AutoGlass to Open New Super Center Near Tampa
Summit Software Launches Digital Advertising Platform for Shops
Recyclers Association Names Ricky Young Executive Secretary Nominee

Aug 29
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Magnuson-Moss Act
I-CAR Offers Hands On Training for Corvette ZR1
SCRS Reports SEMA Seminar Registration Ahead of 2010
AkzoNobel Hosts 18th Annual Acoat selected Summer Conference
Insurance Auto Auctions Relocates to Gorham Maine Facility

Aug 26
NABC Emergency Preparedness Brochure a Timely Read
I-CAR to Launch New Ford Specific Training in September
Kleinsman to Head AkzoNobel Auto, Aerospace Coatings Americas
Canada- CARSTAR Adds Nine Quebec Stores in Five Months

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Aug 25
AAA Sees More Driving, Less Flying this Labor Day Weekend
Insurance Quote Website Launches Auto Insurance Consumer Reviews
Solera Reports Fiscal Year 2011 Results
NABC Discusses Concept Behind Recycled Rides, NABC Membership
OEConnection Platform Now Available to Honda, Acura Dealers

Aug 24
Transportation Dept Launches Major Connected Vehicle Test
ABPA Claims Ford Misrepresents Truth About OEM Parts
Final ASE Written Tests Scheduled for November
Education Foundation Invites Industry to Join School Makeover Unveiling
Canada- AkzoNobel Lesonal Now Offered through PBE Distributors Inc

Aug 23
Analysis Forecasts 30 Percent Reduction in Vehicle Platforms by 2020
Chief Automotive Acquires Exclusive Distribution for Elektron
NACE to Host New Multi-Shop Operator Symposium
CARSTAR Signs Deal with Airgas for Welding Supplies

Aug 22
SCRS Announces Free Automated Tool for Estimate Reviews
Used Vehicle Auction Values Down, Average Mileage Up
California Passes Bill to Strengthen Cell Phone, Texting Laws
I-CAR Announces NACE Training Lineup
PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference Heading to Big Easy

Aug 19
Education Foundation Golf Outing Raises $60k to Support Scholarships
Allstate Survey Shows Americans Think They Are Great Drivers
Cadillac to Produce Electric Touring Coupe
Canada - Canadian Collision Industry Forum to Include I-CAR Training
UK - Allianz Partners with Fix Auto

Aug 18
J.D. Power Projects August New-Vehicle Selling Up From July
Allstate Agent Group Votes to Affiliate with Union
ASRW Industry Form Topics Announced
CAWA Awards 25 Scholarships

Aug 17
ABPA Releases Video Highlighting Crash Test Data
Boyd Group Announces Executive Changes, Comments on Stock Sale
2012 NABC Golf Outing Set for January 11
Insurance Auto Auctions Relocates to Gorham, Maine Facility
Canada - ALLDATA Agreement with Collision Solutions Network Inc.

Aug 16
US Dept of Energy Awards $175 Million for Advanced Vehicle R&D
Nationwide Reports $398 Million Net Operating Income in First Half
Unitrin Changes Name to Kemper
Chrysler's Gilles to Announce Ed Foundation Makeover Winner
India - AkzoNobel launches Dynacoat refinish brand

Aug 15
AutoBody America Opens 16th Location
CIECA CSI Committee Finalize Question Set
PPG MVP Conference Sept 18-20 in New Orleans
Southeast Toyota Selects OEConnection
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces New Trustees

Aug 12
Boyd Group Reports 8.8 Percent Increase in Same Store Sales
Vehicle Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate
State Farm Contributes $70,000 to Education Foundation
Mazda Opens New Parts Distribution Center
Nominations Now Open for 2011 NABC Board

Aug 11
Mazda Offers Aftermarket Parts Price Match, Consumer Advice
GM to Cut Vehicle Platforms, Engine Offerings by Half
I-CAR Board of Directors Welcomes James Roach, American Honda
CARSTAR Canada Announces Network-Wide Sustainability Initiative
UK- Thatcham Earns Training Excellence Designation

Aug 10
Ford Produces Second Aftermarket Parts Video for YouTube
NHTSA, EPA to Introduce Heavy Duty Truck Efficiency Standards
CARSTAR to Hold National Conference in Seattle
AkzoNobel Announces Top Management Changes
Google's Self-Driving Car Involved in First Crash

Aug 09
Small Business Optimism Continues Downward Trajectory
I-CAR Announces New Electronic Damage Analysis Course
ASRW Announces Keynote Speaker, Return of BASF
Service King Raises $35,000 to Benefit Houston Area Families
Majority of Americans Support Graduated Teen Licensing

Aug 08
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
PPG Refinish Extends Support to SCRS Repairer Driven Education
California Casualty Presents Customer Service Award to Gerber
Canada- Fix Auto Sets I-CAR Training Requirement for Stores

Aug 05
Manheim Used Vehicle Price Index Declines in July
Alaska Insurance Department Clarifies Total Loss Valuation Rules
Search for 2011 Pride Award Nominees Off to Fast Start
AAIA Says Right to Repair Support Growing
PPG to Acquire Colombian Coatings Company Colpisa

Aug 04
New Electronic Stability Control Study Underscores Effectiveness
House Committee Holds Hearing on Insurance Oversight
Coalition Pursues Right to Repair Ballot Question
Michigan Posts 2010 Insurance Company Complaint Statistics
ASRW Details Significant DuPont Support for NACE

Aug 03
Drive to Meet CAFE Regs will Demand Materials Innovation
Small Business Employment Up 20th Straight Month
One in Four Americans Could Not Pay for Major Car Repair
AASP Announces Industry Week Activities
CCAR Administers Over 1.6 Million S/P2 Online Tests

Aug 02
Florida Collision School to Receive Mini-Makeover at NACE
Workshop Explains FTC Green Guides for Collision Repair Shops
Crash Hunger Program Raises Record Funds at CIC Meeting
WMABA Mourns Loss of Longtime Member
UK- RMI Bodyshop Division Changes its Name

Aug 01
President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard
Key Senate Committee Bill Includes National Teen Driving Safety Plan
3M Donates $280,000 in Product to Schools via Education Foundation
USAA Achieves I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Business Designation

Jul 29
State Farm to Launch In-Vehicle Telematics
Industry Sponsors to Provide 1,000 Collision Students with Tech Shirts
I-CAR Recognizes Award Recipients at 2011 Industry Event
Montana Collision Repair Specialists Industry Day Aug 27
ASRW Plans Welcome Reception

Jul 28
LKQ Posts Record Second Quarter Results
ABPA Responds to Volvo Structural Parts Bulletin
Universal Technical Institute Sees Tough Going
AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat Conference Scheduled for Minneapolis
Vauxhall Launches Crash Part Program to Reduce Total Losses

Jul 27
CAPA to Begin Certification Program for Cooling Parts
NADA Sees Prices of Fuel-Efficient Used Cars Still High in August
AkzoNobel Presents 2011 FIT Sustainability Awards
Service King Opens New Location in Conroe, Texas
Sherwin-Williams Reports Record Sales

Jul 26
AkzoNobel Announces Most Influential Women in the Collision Industry
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Joins NABC as Diamond Level Corporate Member
FTC Clarifies Use of Non-OEM Parts in Warranty Repairs
Chrysler Grants Approval of Sherwin-Williams New Elegance Clearcoat

Jul 25
Volvo Bulletin Warns Against Aftermarket Structural Parts
DOJ Arrests Third Aftermarket Lighting Exec for Price Fixing
AkzoNobel Delivers First Full Powder Coat Paint Job
Clark Plucinski Elected to CAPA's Board of Directors
Colorado Division of Insurance Recovers $75 Million for Consumers

Jul 22
ASRW, CCC to Offer Complementary Meeting Rooms at NACE
PPG Performance Coatings Reports All-Time Record Earnings
Insurers Could Save Billions with Free Online Estimating Service
PPG Names Three New Coatings Execs

Jul 21
NSF International Launches Aftermarket Parts Distributor Certification
Massachusetts DOI Issues Bulletin on Vehicle Valuation Provisions
Texas Gets New Insurance Commissioner
Service King Opens New Facility in DFW
Collision Centers of America to Host Car Wash for Autism

Jul 20
New Database to Track Insurer Collision Payment Practices
Haddick's Auto Body and Towing Raises Over $12,500 for Charity
Automotive Management Institute NACE Scholarships Deadline Aug 15
Newest Volkswagen Plant Employs State of the Art Paint Shop
PPG Refinish Exec Named Goodguys Woman of the Year

Jul 19
CIC Data Privacy Committee Rolls Out Two Important Industry Surveys
Volkswagen Launches Accident Management Service
Allstate Property Casualty President Leaves
UK - New Strategy Director for Thatcham

Jul 18
Gunder's Says State Farm Altered Prevailing Rate Surveys
New Audatex VIN Decoding System Delivers OEM Data
Esurance Brings Repair Monitoring Service to Facebook
DuPont Announces 2012 Calendar Competition Winners

Jul 15
Ward Publishes 50 Top Performing Property Casualty Insurers
ASE Posts Videos Explaining New Computer Based Test Format
ABRA Adds Franchise in Sioux City, Iowa
Solera Realigns Business Regions, Names Ahrens Head of Audatex U.S.
NABC Reports Strong Insurer Commitment to Recycled Rides

Jul 14
First Quarter Highway Fatality Rates Lowest in Recorded History
Assured Performance and CARFAX Sign Reporting Deal
AutoBody America Opens Location in Nashville Market
ABRA Opens Number 107 in Mississippi
Attendee Registrations More Than Double for ASRW 2011

Jul 13
ADESA Reports Used Vehicle Price Declines
NHTSA Analysis Shows Effectiveness of ABS and Stability Control
NY Makes Distracted Driving a Primary Offense
AAIA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors

Jul 12
Small Business Index Remains at Recession Levels
NHTSA Test Proves Successful at Curbing Texting Behind the Wheel
Farmers Names ABRA Multi Shop Organization of the Year
ASA Member with Most Recruits Goes to ASRW for Free
Crash Hunger Donates Big to Feeding America

Jul 11
Used Vehicle Prices Decline Slightly in June
Comprehensive Review of Distracted Driving Research Released
TRW Says Its Cooperating with Antitrust Probe
UK- Allianz Partners with Vizion Repairer Network for BMW Claims
Canada- PPG Canada Automotive Refinish Appoints New Director

Jul 08
July CIC Panel Discussion to Showcase Education
Car Owners Holding Onto Their Cars Longer
GM Offering Free Car Insurance with New Purchase in Northwest
Rhode Island Passes Total Loss Tax Change
ASA Announces New, Renewing Associate Members for Q2

Jul 07
Study Shows Employee Training Brings Big Return on Investment
Reducing Claims Costs Drives Insurers to Adopt New Technology
Antitrust Attorney General Varney Steps Down
AkzoNobel Plans Sustainability Leadership Symposium in Salt Lake City

Jul 06
Help Your School's Auto Body Program Win $50,000 Grant
University of Michigan Launches Real World Crash Avoidance Study
Hyundai Motor America Joins SCRS as Corporate Member
CCC Announces Integration with CSi Complete
Sika Corporation Announces Personnel Appointments

Jul 05
Collision Repair Section at SEMA Near Capacity
Boyd Group Announces Closing of Cars Collision Acquisition
Gunder's Files Appeal with U.S. Supreme Court
SkillsUSA Recognizes 2011 National Champions

Jul 01
J.D. Power and Associates Reports Insurer Rankings
Sherwin-Williams Adds Summit's Mobile Marketing App to A-Plus Lineup
Schnitzer Reports Strong Third Quarter Parts Business
CCAR Announces Election of 2011-12 Board of Directors, Officers
Deadline Approaching for I-CAR 2011 Event Online Registration

Jun 30
Study: Influence of Autonomous Braking on Damage Severity
Ohio Collision Board Locks Down Unlicensed Repair Shop
Final Day for NACE Registration Discount Offer
AASP Illinois Golf Outing July 27

Jun 29
Auto Insurance Top Complaint Getter in Missouri
Rhode Island Considers Ending Tax Break for Total Loss Vehicles
OSHA Launches Website to Aid Recordkeeping Compliance
Colorado Governor Names New Insurance Commissioner
NJ Auto Insurance Companies Launch New Brand

Jun 28
Massachusetts Joint Committee to Hold Right to Repair Hearing Today
New AAIA Award Recognizes Automotive Education Excellence
Martin Senour Announces Third Quarter Training Schedule
AASP-MN Introduces Free Membership for Member Employees

Jun 27
Volkswagen Presents the Temporary Auto Pilot
Diamond Standard Begins Expansion into Non-Structural Sheet Metal
J.D. Power Says June New-Vehicle Retail Sales Improve from May
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Joins Education Foundation Leadership Circle
Kadel's Annual Golf Classic Raises $21,847 for Make-A-Wish

Jun 24
Service King Opens Number 41 in Houston
U.S. to Release Oil from Strategic Reserve to Steady Gas Prices
Nevada Bans All Handheld Cell Phone Use by Drivers
ATMC Call for Entries for 2011 Training Awards

Jun 23
Property Casualty Insurers' Underwriting Losses Rise in Q1
AAA Projects 3.0 Percent Decrease in July 4 Road Travel
CIC Standards Committee Plans to Present Business Case by November
Fix Auto Raises $25,000 for Project Hope School
Sherwin-Williams Announces Third Quarter Training Schedule

Jun 22
Institute Debuts Project to Share Court Decisions in Favor of Repairers
Ford to Add Rear Inflatable Seat Belts to Additional Models
20 Group Hopes Industry Donation will Spur Others to Follow
Michael D. Riley Named Acting Insurance Commissioner for WV

Jun 21
Lexus Taps Summit Consulting for Certified LFA Collision Program
Industry Charity Event Raises $70,000 for Local Youth Organizations
Collision Centers of America Joins Ed Foundation Leadership Circle
PPG Canada Announces Organizational Changes

Jun 20
Boyd Group to Acquire 28 Location Cars Collision Centers
SCRS Publishes Farmers DRP Agreement for Industry Review
AASP/NJ Announces Dates for 2012 NORTHEAST Show
CREW Webcast to Welcome J.D. Power Insurance Industry Analysts
Keenan Auto Body Raises $23,850 for Little Smiles Philadelphia

Jun 17
First Director of Federal Insurance Office Gets to Work
Minneapolis Repairer Helps City in Battle Against Car Theft
GCIA Golf Tournament Scheduled for October
Sherwin-Williams to Hold EcoLean Workshop in Seattle
Canada- Registration Open for CCIF September Meeting in Calgary

Jun 16
Research Scientists Develop Perfect Weld for Car Bodies
Women's Industry Network Welcomes New Directors, Officers to Board
Maine Enacts Tough Ban on Texting While Driving
GCIA Meeting Set for July 14
LKQ Announces 2012 Car Calendar Contest

Jun 15
Vehicle Safety Conference Offers Glimpse of Coming Technology
ADESA Records Slight Drop in Wholesale Vehicle Prices
QCS Managed DRP Program Partners with AutoReturn Towing
Oregon Students Win 62nd Annual Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
Mitchell Names Tim Malone Dir of Canadian Collision Sales, Service

Jun 14
Small Business Optimism Dips for Third Consecutive Month
Kelly Blue Book Calls the Top in Small Used-Car Prices
Audatex Offers $25,000 Match Grant to Provide CA School Makeover
ASE Family Supports Skills for America Initiative
DuPont Announces Two New Optimizing Paint, Material Courses

Jun 13
Audatex Completes $450 Million Offering to Fund Acquisition
NADA Economist: New Car Sales Expected to Rise as Gas Prices Drop
CCAR Aligns with GMG EnviroSafe as Industry Compliance Partner
CARSTAR Sets New World Record for Largest Car Wash
Larry Northup Named AWDA Executive Director

Jun 10
ABPA Elects New Officers
AkzoNobel CEO Hans Wijers to Leave in 2012
Liberty Mutual CEO Edmund Kelly Retires
Europe- Antitrust Investigation Launched Against Airbag Makers

Jun 09
GCIA Survey Shows Minimal Labor Rate Increase Since 2010
Chief Donates Frame Rack to Makeover Winning School
Massachusetts Auto Coalition Says Right to Repair Poses Safety Risks
Millions in Scholarships up for Grabs at Ford/AAA Auto Skills Contest
Sherwin-Williams to Hold EcoLean Workshop in Michigan

Jun 08
Used Vehicle Index Hits Another Record High in May
Economy Forces 1 in 6 Drivers to Drop or Reduce Auto Coverage
I-CAR Summit Focuses on Best Practices for High Strength Steel Repairs
CT Collision Repair Specialists Raises Money for Collision Students
Guy Bargnes Elected PBES Chairman

Jun 07
ABAC Says New Allstate Mandate Violates Connecticut Law
Pennsylvania Holds Right to Repair Hearing
ALLDATA Integrates with Summit Shop Management Software
Online Registration Open for NACE, CARS
Canada- Ontario Proposes New Environment Registry Program for Shops

Jun 06
House Revives Bill to End Insurance Anti-Trust Immunity
Today Begins National Automotive Service Professionals Week
TRW Introduces Roof Airbag Technology
DuPont Brings Interactive Lean Learning to Southeast Toyota Dealers
CARSTAR Collision Soaps it Up for Charity this Weekend

Jun 03
NICB Reports Drop in Suspicious Auto Claims
SEMA Says Collision Repair Booth Sales Up 57 Percent
GRC-Pirk Helping Shops Document and Charge for Green Expenses
Texas Shop Shows Off High-Tech Tunnel

Jun 02
Auto Sales Won't See Pre-Recession Levels Until After 2015
Massachusetts Police Oppose Right to Repair Bill
I-CAR Extends Early Registration Discount for 2011 Event
BASF names Jeff Wildman as Regional Manager
Claypool Named Regional Manager for Metro Paint Supplies

Jun 01
LKQ Closes Acquisition of Akzo Jobbers, Plans Further Expansion
NJ DOI Shows Slight Rise in Auto Insurance Complaints
Maryland Governor Appoints New Insurance Commissioner
2011 AYES Training Conference Scheduled for Seattle
UK- Ford to Offer Free Claims Management Service for Car Owners

May 31
Auto Body World Adds Eighth Location in Chandler, Arizona
911 Collision Centers Joins with Community in Project Graduation
AASP/NJ Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing Scores Big
Automotive Teachers Conference Scheduled for Manitoba

May 26
Ford Shows Off Working Prototypes of "Talking" Vehicles
Repair Standards Committee Seeks Sponsors to Push Forward
Philadelphia Repairer Brings Sobering Message to High School Students
Passwater Named Chairman of AMI Board of Trustees
American Farmers & Ranchers Selects Innovation Group Repair Network

May 25
Court Document Repository to Help Repairers Get Paid
ASA Leaders Discuss New Auto Refinishing Regulation with EPA
American Claims Management Selects Mitchell Platform for Auto Claims
East Bay Chapter of CAA to Hold 25th Annual Golf Tournament

May 24
July CIC Meeting to Showcase Education
ASA Announces Operations Committee Members
AAIA and ASE Recognize World Class Technicians
PPG Remembers Randy Dewing
WMABA to Hold 2011 Golf Outing in June

May 23
AASP Grants to Fund Online Legal Resource, Industry Spanish Glossary
EPA Postpones Decision to Regulate Burning of Used Motor Oil
Should Automatic Braking Systems be Required Equipment?
California Maaco Wins Distinction as Best Body Shop
Canada- CCIF, Auto Recyclers to Host Parts Summit in June

May 20
Gas Prices to Have Minimal Impact on Memorial Day Travel
California Senate Passes Airbag Fraud Measure
ASA Urges Repairers to Oppose Georgia Auto Repair Tax Bill
Fix Auto Expands Franchise Option to Washington State
Safelite Auto Glass Joins NABC as a Diamond Level Member

May 19
US DOT Announces Real World Tests of Connected Vehicle Technology
SEMA Reports 110 Vendors Commit to Collision Repair Section
Rhode Island Begins Annual Labor Rate Survey Process
CCC Hires Hewlett Packard VP to be New Chief Technology Officer

May 18
Steel Industry Unveils Near-Future of Automobile Structural Design
Allstate Enters Agreement to Acquire Esurance and Answer Financial
Insurance Modernization Report a Priority for ASA Collision Leaders
Industry-Wide Product Attribute Project Initiated by AAIA
Rome Technologies Announces Paint Jobber Distributor Program

May 17
AkzoNobel Sells Company Owned Jobbers to LKQ
Thatcham Expands Collision Training Worldwide
AAA Gets Behind Right to Repair Act, New Co-sponsors Added
Toyota, Lexus Certified Centers Adopt FastTrack KPI Measuring Tool
Canada- CARSTAR Announces Two New Locations in Ontario

May 16
Same Store Sales up 11.5 Percent at Boyd Group
New ASA Board of Directors Installed
ASA Hosts 2011 D.C. Fly-In, Repairers Cover Capitol Hill
Indiana Passes Tough Ban on Texting While Driving
BASF, AASP First Sponsors of SCRS Education Program at SEMA

May 13
ARA Calls on Congress to Review NMVTIS Implementation
Corporate Donors, Ed Foundation Award Students with Tool Scholarships
Sherwin-Williams to Hold EcoLean Workshop in Toronto
BASF Re-launched Jobber Program at ColorSource Conference
UK- Audatex Plans Better Communication of Database Changes

May 12
ADESA Confirms Used Vehicle Values Near Record Levels
CARSTAR Promotes Two Long-Time Members of Leadership Team
Registration Open for SCRS 2011 Repairer Driven Education Series
Collision Repair Education Foundation Names 2011 Scholarship Winners

May 11
Small-Business Index Dips for Second Consecutive Month
Over 250 Attend PPG Business Conference
ABPA Recognizes NSF for Contribution to Aftermarket Parts Industry
American Family Elects Dan Schultz President and COO
PPG Names Danowski VP Automotive Refinish for EMEA Region

May 10
Collex Collision Experts Opens 15th Location
ASA Efforts Help Spare Florida Shop Licensing Program
SCRS Expands Repairer Driven Education at SEMA
California Casualty Selects Mitchell for Physical Damage Solutions

May 09
Manheim Index Hits New Record High in April
Florida Association to Hold First Statewide Convention and Expo
Over $5,000 Raised by WIN Scholarship Walk
John Mattos Memorial Tool Scholarship Awards Maryland Student
AASP/NJ's Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing This Month

May 06
NFIB Says Small Business Hiring Trends Disappointing
Pennsylvania Moves Graduated Licensing Proposal Forward
BASF Reports Strong Start to 2011
Comments About Shop Caught on Tape Leads to Insurer Apology

May 05
ADP Reports Continued U.S. Employment Growth in April
AASP-MO Enters Revenue Deal with PartsCheck Online Marketplace
Online Housing Reservation Open for ASRW 2011
Oregon OSHA Welcomes Old Dominion Collision to Safety Program
UK- Audatex UK Announces Strategic Re-organization Plans

May 04
Massachusetts Deemed Most Affordable State for Car Ins
Boyd Group Acquires Facility in Georgia
Fix Auto Adds Five Franchise Locations in Southern California
Over 160 Attend Women's Industry Network Conference
Painters Supply & Equipment to Sponsor I-CAR Forum

May 03
Honda Expands Recall to Airbag Parts Replaced After Collision
Allstate, Sterling Donate Vehicles and Tools to Schools
Taiwanese Auto Parts Makers See Roaring First Quarter
AASP-MN to Hold 17th Annual Golf Outing in June

May 02
Report Details Crash Test Performance of Aftermarket Structural Parts
CSi Complete Sees Overall Repair Order Volume on the Rise
CA Bill to Expand Commissioner's Powers Delayed Until Next Year
Auto Recyclers Say Economic Activity is Definitely Up
NABC Recycled Rides Poised to Help Even More in 2011