Matrix Wand maker files for bankruptcy
— October 2, 2023Matrix Electronic Measuring, maker of the Matrix Wand, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy due to R&D issues and an insufficient post-COVID rebound in business,…
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New BASF color concepts move away from the classics
— October 2, 2023BASF says the classic vehicle color wheel “has had its day.” In its annual Automotive Color Trends, BASF gives the collision industry a peek at…
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Federal legislators question need for R2R law, sponsor says OEMs pushing ‘monopolistic bid’
— September 29, 2023During a U.S. House subcommittee hearing Wednesday, there wasn’t a consensus on support or opposition to the federal REPAIR Act but there were many questions…
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ASE touts ADAS certification as business opp for repair centers, offers virtual recerts
— September 29, 2023The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) says its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) Level 4 specialist certification test provides more business opportunities for…
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Three Canada trade groups offer welding training program to build tech pipeline
— September 28, 2023The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) and the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) have partnered to increase welding training opportunities in the country…
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Consumers remain skeptical of AI insurance claims handling
— September 28, 2023A recent survey indicates consumers remain skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI) in insurance claims handling and, above all else, want to be able to trust…
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2023 MSO Symposium, SCRS IDEAS Collide Showcase lineups announced
— September 27, 2023This year’s MSO Symposium, an exclusive one-day conference created by and for multi-shop owners and operators and their industry partners, will be held in Las…
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UPDATED CAPA Tracker now sends part issue notifications through app
— September 27, 2023Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include answers to RDN questions that were provided by CAPA post-publication. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA)…
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Parts concerns surface as UAW Big 3 strike continues in U.S., terms accepted in Canada
— September 26, 2023As the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the Big 3 — General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (otherwise known as the Detroit 3) — continues…
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S&P predicts AVs need at least 10 more years to hit widespread adoption
— September 26, 2023A new S&P Global Mobility forecast predicts autonomous vehicles won’t hit the mainstream market for widespread adoption until at least a decade from now. Over…
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