GM spotlights structural adhesives for collision repairers, gives sample joining “how-to”
— October 23, 2015Calling them “a central part” of most of its vehicles since the 2015 model year, General
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CEO Byers: Life post-acquisition ‘business as usual’ for CARSTAR shops — but better
— October 22, 2015CARSTAR collision repairers will continue “business as usual” despite the company’s acquisition
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Maaco parent Driven Brands buys CARSTAR for ‘powerhouse’ MSO franchise combo
— October 22, 2015Calling the ensuing franchise combination a “powerhouse,” Maaco parent company Driven Brands
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With automakers bullish on OEM-certified networks, report of decline in rural dealers could be boon for shops
— October 21, 2015A recent Automotive News report noting a decrease in small-town dealerships could signal good news
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SCRS announces full lineup for SEMA OEM Technology Summit
— October 20, 2015The headliners from the aluminum and steel industries revealed in September, the Society of Collision
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News-Leader report of doctors snubbing insurance raises interesting idea for collision repair
— October 19, 2015The parallels between collision repairers and doctors are obvious — both diagnose and repair a complex
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Ford cuts list prices for 141 parts average of 15%, adds them to ‘Truckload’ program
— October 16, 2015Ford announced Friday it has added 141 new components to its Collision Parts Truckload Program, and they’ll
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Boeing showcases ‘99.99 percent air’ microlattice; video hints at structural application
— October 16, 2015Aerospace materials like aluminum and carbon fiber have increasingly found homes on automotive bodies,
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2016 Prius appears to be 19% ultra-high-strength steel; ‘liberal’ use of the metal signaled in 2016 Lexus RX too
— October 14, 2015Toyota offered the public a taste of its next generation of vehicles with last month’s announcement
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$6.5B Solera-Vista Equity deal appears set barring shareholder, foreign nix
— October 13, 2015Following a deadline for Solera to seek another buyer and early FTC approval of the deal, Vista Equity
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