Calling it a consumer–focused piece of legislation, the Quality Parts Coalition is backing the latest version of a bill to lower design patent lifespans for...
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Driven Brands’ acquisition of both the U.S. and Canadian CARSTARs, 1–800–Radiator & A/C and North Florida Lubes within six months are just the beginning of the...
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Going for the matched set, Driven Brands announced Wednesday it has bought CARSTAR Canada’s more than 230 locations for an unspecified amount. The company, a...
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As the 2016 Cadillac CT6 production draws near in the U.S. worldwide, General Motors gave a few more details on how its certified repair network and...
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In what might be a KPI worth taking to heart by both insurers and collision repairers, a new study has found “Insurance company acted in my...
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A top Insurance Institute for Highway Safety executive said that a good adaptive “steerable” headlight option might be necessary for a Top Safety Pick+ rating...
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CARSTAR owners should expect a more aggressive push to win insurance business and boost KPIs, the company’s new leader and his boss at Driven Brands...
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Emphasizing CARSTAR and MAACO’s differences relative to his own company, Gerber/Boyd CEO Brock Bulbuck told analysts this month he wasn’t worried about the September CARSTAR acquisition by...
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A bill before a joint Massachusetts Legislature committee today would throw out the state’s auto damage appraiser licensing board and rules regarding appraisers in the state. Since nothing else...
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Despite a major setback the day before Thanksgiving, both collision repairer clients and their attorneys are committed to pursuing a federal RICO case against seven national...
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