PGW Auto Glass Expands With Two New Distribution Centers
PGW Distribution Centers Set to Serve Scranton and Phoenix Communities CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Penn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, PGW Auto Glass, the leading distributor of vehicle replacement glass, specialty parts and shop accessories in North America, opened new distribution centers in Phoenix, AZ and Scranton, PA. The new 130,000 square foot location in Scranton and 138,000 square foot distribution […]
Best’s Market Segment Report: US Personal Auto Insurance Results Worsen as Claims Severity Rises
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Best’s Market Segment Report, “US Personal Auto Results Worsen as Claims Severity Rises,” states that the 112.2 net combined ratio in 2022 for the personal auto line of business represented a deterioration of nearly 11 percentage points from 2021. The 2022 combined ratio also is approximately 10 percentage points worse than […]
Vero Technologies and The Harnack Company Form Partnership to Support Distribution Channels with Floor Plan Financing Program
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vero Technologies Inc. (“Vero”), provider of bespoke floor plan financing programs, has announced its latest partnership with The Harnack Company, one of the largest distributors of the Grasshopper brand of Outdoor Power Equipment. This partnership reinforces The Harnack Company’s commitment to their values of fostering personal, relationship-based support for their dealer partners […]
Car Connectivity Consortium Launches CCC Digital Key Certification, Delivering Market Credibility and Interoperability
The CCC Digital Key Certification provides vehicle and device manufacturers with critical steps in making a universal, interoperable standard a reality. BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the “This is an incredible milestone for the CCC as the certification gives CCC Members the ability to increase their business value and deliver a much-desired experience to consumers,” said Alysia […]
Cenntro Electric Group Announces Delivery of More than 250 Autonomous Driving Delivery Vehicles
FREEHOLD, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cenntro’s Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd. has manufactured and delivered more than 250 autonomous driving delivery vehicles to Zelos, which sells and operates autonomous driving vehicles for urban delivery throughout various cities in China. In conjunction with the cooperation with Zelos, Cenntro has successfully manufactured and provided fully tested autonomous delivery vehicles […]
Tuesday Ticker: Rivian could benefit from Cybertruck rollout, says analyst and investor; November new Canadian car sales grow 20 percent
Toronto, Ontario — This week, we look at Rivian’s performance following Tesla’s Cybertruck rollout. Plus, DesRosiers celebrates a stellar month for new vehicle sales in Canada. Battle of the pickups Some analysts believe Rivian is poised to gain from Tesla’s Cybertruck launch and rollout. One analyst, managing partner of the Future Fund (and Tesla investor) […]
A Year In Review: Theft, supplier strikes and repair cost top collision trends for 2023, says CCC Industry Solutions
Toronto, Ontario — According to CCC Intelligent Solutions, the 2023 collision repair industry in North America was marked by complex shifts and challenges related to the rise in vehicle theft, automotive strikes and the vehicle repair cost bubble. In its yearly report, CCC Intelligent Solutions noted that the United States saw a 10 percent increase […]
Understanding Updates: Solera offers further insight into blend updates in Database Reference Manual
Toronto, Ontario — In late November, Audatex/Solera reported that changes to its blend refinish threshold had been fully implemented. The company has since offered further insight into the changes made to its Database Reference Manual (DBRM) Blend update. While the previous version of Audatex/Solera’s blend refinish service automatically calculated blend refinish at 50 percent of […]
Event Watch 2024: Submit your scheduled events for this year and we’ll help spread the word
Toronto, Ontario — We all know the automotive industry loves a good event. Whether that’s a sprawling trade show or car show with all the sickest models, or a multi-day educational series that brings shops together in a think-tank. Collision Repair magazine is collecting a calendar of industry events for 2024–if you have something scheduled, […]
