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Why Connecting Vehicles Could Be Useful in Collision Repair

Connecting vehicles is being explored for road safety and traffic management benefits, but it could help collision repairers too.
October 4, 2024 Abby Andrews
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Quality Collision Group Acquires Triangle Collision in Raleigh, NC

The acquisition increases QCG’s national footprint to 71 partner locations and improves its offerings in the Raleigh area.
October 4, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Minnesota Auto Body Shop Wins Customer Experience Award

Latuff Brothers Auto Body has been serving the Twin Cities community for more than 90 years.
October 4, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Alerts Cause Most ADAS-Related Complaints from New Vehicle Owners

The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. ADAS Quality and Satisfaction Study has seen a steady increase in such complaints.
October 4, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Toyota Delays U.S. EV Production to 2026

A company spokesperson said Toyota encountered minor setbacks that pushed back the target date from late 2025.
October 4, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Best Practices: Measuring Length, Pressure Settings on Self-Piercing Rivets

Toby Chess reviews the correct way to work with self-piercing rivets.
October 4, 2024 Toby Chess
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Port Strike Nears Resolution with Tentative Wage Deal

The deal, which still needs to be approved by workers, would restore operation at affected ports while contract negotiations continue.
October 3, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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I-CAR Named Apprenticeship Hub, Wins $7M Grant

The grant, to be disbursed over four years, will enable I-CAR to establish new Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
October 3, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Ford Top-Selling Brand in U.S. in Q3 2024

Ford was No. 1 in several segments, including trucks, hybrid trucks and vans, and No. 2 in electrified sales.
October 3, 2024 Autobody News Staff
Hurricane-Helene

Hurricane Helene Estimated to Cost Insurers $6.4 Billion

The hurricane damaged hundreds of cars at a single dealership and shutdown two mines key to semiconductor chip production.
October 3, 2024 Autobody News Staff

National Association News

WIN Scholarship Campaign Raises Almost $10,000 to Support Students
Parts Delivery Times Improve; Court Rulings, Legislation Could Have Future Effects
WIN Annual Conference Encourages Women in Collision Repair to ‘Dream Out Loud’
WIN Kicks Off Annual Sponsorship Campaign
ASE Instructor Training Conference a Huge Success 
Speakers Announced for CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference
WIN Hosts Annual Educational Conference
ASE Education Foundation Seeking Nominations for Instructor Award
ASE Announces New EV Standards, EV Testing and Certification Program
Course Topics Announced for ASE Instructor Training Conference 

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