Collision Repair Magazine: Tiny device lets body shops track paint usage in real-time
— February 3, 2016Though it’s aimed more at calculating paint usage to keep Canadian environmental regulators happy,
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International
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‘Clear #1 Player in Europe’ LKQ plans to ramp up sales to untapped collision market following $1.13B Rhiag sale
— December 29, 2015LKQ plans to bring its ECP collision program to other European nations following its $1.13 billion acquisition
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LKQ to expand into 10 more countries with $1.13B purchase of Italian distributor
— December 28, 2015Adding 10 new countries to the aftermarket and recycled parts retailer’s network, LKQ announced
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Ontario to enact new rules for tow trucks, car storage by 2017
— December 22, 2015Collision repairers and independent lot and tow operators in Canada’s largest province should prepare
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Driven Brands buys CARSTAR Canada’s 230 locations; ‘no changes planned for the executive team’
— December 2, 2015Going for the matched set, Driven Brands announced Wednesday it has bought CARSTAR Canada’s more
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Volvo to develop kangaroo auto-braking for Australian drivers; success could cost repairers millions
— October 30, 2015Volvo vowed Thursday to develop the first kangaroo detection and crash-prevention system, a move which
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More non-OEM parts in Europe, U.S.; State Farm’s bumpers: 3 takeaways from LKQ 3Q call
— October 29, 2015CORRECTION: Though LKQ has indicated State Farm claims are a significant part of bumper sales growth,
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Update: Counterfeit Mercedes wheels ‘disintegrated’ at 31.1 mph pothole strike
— October 27, 2015Counterfeit Mercedes wheels subjected to a pothole at 30.1 mph (50 kph) sent a piece of rim flying, the
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Hyundai lawsuit alleges Rydell Chevrolet calling grey, possibly fake parts ‘Genuine OEM Surplus’
— October 19, 2015A Hyundai lawsuit alleging Rydell Chevrolet’s “Genuine OEM Parts” practices violate
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‘It seems they need me to go to one of their shops’: Insurer steering specifics alleged in Ariz. lawsuit
— October 15, 2015The revised version of an Arizona collision repairer lawsuit offers specific allegations of insurer
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