Crash Champions Names Eric Pitt as Chief Financial Officer

Pitt joins the Crash Champions team after previously serving as CFO at HGreg, a major independent automotive dealer with locations across the U.S. and Canada.

PPG Introduces PPG LINQ Color Software, PPG MAGICBOX Body Shop Assistant

The advanced tools provide productivity and sustainability improvements for smaller body shops.

EVgo, GM Open 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall

The milestone installation marks progress in the companies' shared goal of expanding public charging access and accelerating EV adoption.

Axalta, Xaar Partner to Introduce Digital Paint Technology

The new technology can contribute up to a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions for two-tone vehicle manufacturers.

Kristi Werner Named CEO of United Recyclers Group

Werner, who joined URG in 2011, was promoted to the role after serving as the chief technology officer.

Hunter Engineering Expands Supply Capabilities in Missouri, Mississippi 

Hunter has made significant changes at its St. Louis headquarters and production plants in Mississippi to ease supply strains and keep products moving.

Autel Adds EV Diagnostics and Maintenance to Roster of On-Site Academy Classes

The first two-day EV diagnostic training class is Oct. 3-4 at the Autel Port Washington, NY, headquarters and will include lectures and hands-on instruction.

CIECA Announces New Corporate Member SafEST

Established in 2023, SafeEST integrates with the CCC Secure Share Network to help identify required services and link collision repairers with sublet providers.

CIF Announces PPG as Repeat Annual Donor

CIF is delighted PPG committed again to the CIF Annual Donor Program, its second consecutive year with a donation at the Urgent Care (second highest) tier.

Hunter Engineering Co. Names Regional Manager for Australasia

Adam Caddeo’s responsibilities will include Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Denmark and Iceland.

LKQ Corporation, TechForce Foundation Partner to Build Technician Workforce

LKQ has donated $50,000 to support TechForce Foundation’s charitable programs.

Stellantis Launches Replacement Parts Brand bproauto

The bproauto parts portfolio is available for most makes and models to help as vehicles and their components are becoming increasingly complex and digital.

Autel Releases 2023 ADAS Calibration Coverage

Autel also added a dynamic, first-in-the-industry DTC analysis feature to provide causes and solutions for ADAS sensors and components faults.

CIF Announces Copart as Repeat Annual Donor

The Collision Industry Foundation is thrilled to announce Copart has joined the CIF Annual Donor Program at the 1st Responder (highest) tier.

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