2020 Chrysler Voyager to replace lower-trim Pacificas; mixed-material body sounds similar
— November 18, 2019Despite it debuting as a new model, FCA descriptions suggest body shops might not see a significant difference
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Hyundai: New active noise control tech could cut need for insulation, damping
— November 18, 2019Hyundai on Tuesday announced “the world’s first Road Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) system,”
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J.D. Power auto claims study finds record satisfaction, photo estimate risk-reward proposition
— November 15, 2019J.D. Power last month announced consumers have reached a new height of satisfaction with auto insurance
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Debate over CIC parts classifications proposals illustrates impasse in industry
— November 14, 2019A stalemate in the Collision Industry Conference Parts and Materials Committee over what to call certain
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CIC parts committee splits, produces competing sets of definitions for new auto components
— November 14, 2019A Collision Industry Conference committee trying to produce industrywide parts definitions announced
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Grade auto insurers with latest CRASH Network ‘Report Card’ survey for body shops
— November 12, 2019CRASH Network on Tuesday urged collision repairers to take the latest version of its anonymous “Insurer
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LKQ announces ADAS ‘Promise of Calibration,’ indemnification on its companies’ work
— November 12, 2019LKQ on Wednesday announced both a guarantee its recycled and aftermarket parts could be calibrated and
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‘Build your own pipeline’ for veterans, other job candidates with apprenticeships
— November 11, 2019Department of Labor Office of Strategic Outreach regional veterans employment coordinator Roxann Griffith
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DOL: Resources exist for body shops seeking to fill tech shortage with veterans
— November 11, 2019Collision repairers willing to meet veterans halfway might find a tremendous pool of candidates to fill
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Tarr steps down as CEO of Audatex parent Solera; company says transition shouldn’t affect customers
— November 9, 2019Just a few months after replacing founder Tony Aquila at the helm, Solera CEO Jeff Tarr has stepped down.
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