http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn Automotive Body Repair News is the publication with news, management, product and technical information for owners, managers, shop foremen and collision paint and mechnical technicians in the body shop, collision repair and paint markets. 2010-03-18T00:21:13Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-England-repair-association-opposes-Right-to-Re/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661471?ref=25 The New England Service Station and Automotive Repair Association (NESSARA), the leading organization representing independent auto repairers in Massachusetts, says it has reaffirmed results that oppose the Right to Repair bill, S. 2268. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661471null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NABC-gets-associations-award-for-excellence/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661570?ref=25 The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is one of 13 organizations to receive an Award of Excellence in the first round of the 2010 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Center for Association Leadership (CAL). 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661570null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/California-Autobody-Association-empowers-new-board/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661574?ref=25 The California Autobody Association (CAA) board met March 6 and swore in its new 2010 State Executive Board of Directors. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661574null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Sherwin-Williams-announces-second-quarter-training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661365?ref=25 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will offer 36 classes and training sessions designed to help automotive collision professionals in the second quarter of 2010. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661365null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PPG-helps-Olympic-bobsledders-win-gold/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661367?ref=25 PPG Automotive Refinish is pleased to congratulate the USA four-man Olympic bobsled team on winning the gold medal in the recent winter Olympic games held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The victory, achieved in the PPG-painted Bo-Dyn Night Train bobsled, was the first men's four-man gold medal Americans have earned since the games of 1948. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661367null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/WIN-extends-deadline-for-student-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661363?ref=25 The Women's Industry Network (WIN) is extending the deadline for applications for student scholarships to its annual conference, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., May 2-4. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661363null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CREW-Webcast-features-CynCast-president/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661359?ref=25 The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature Doug Kelly, president of CynCast, to discuss CynCast's rollout of a single value collision repairer scorecard, called Shop Performance Value Rating (SPV Rating) at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time March 25. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661359null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/ASE-ends-some-truck-machinist-certification-tests/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661327?ref=25 The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced that, effective Dec. 31, it will no longer offer the Truck Aftermarket Brake Parts (P3), Truck Aftermarket Suspension & Steering (P9) or the Engine Machinist (M-Series) tests as part of its certification program. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661327null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/Statement-by-American-Honda-Motor-Co-regarding-VSA/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661499?ref=25 Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the U.S. to modify the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) modulator. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/abrn/122010/661499null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Traffic-fatalities-for-2009-reach-record-low/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661213?ref=25 The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, declining for the 15th consecutive quarter. According to early projections, the fatality rate, which takes into account the number of miles traveled, reached the lowest level ever recorded. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661213null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Shops-can-thrive-or-say-goodbye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661196?ref=25 If you aren't growing, you're dying. Attend a business class and you'll be introduced to this notion on day one. Work in any business long enough, and you'll realize it's the truth. In business, growth is life. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661196null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NCOIL-tables-aftermarket-crash-parts-discussion/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660979?ref=25 The National Conference of Insurance Legislators has once again postponed making a decision on its controversial proposed Aftermarket Crash Parts Model Act. The model act, which has been nearly a decade in the making, was the subject of two sessions at the recent meeting in South Carolina on March 5-7. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/660979null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-concludes-2010-Property-amp-Casualty-Conf/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661054?ref=25 Mitchell International concluded a conference March 10 that brought P&C insurance claims professionals from the workers' compensation, auto casualty and auto physical damage (APD) arenas together in a single event to share ideas and learn about best practices being implemented across the industry. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661054null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CAPA-moves-forward-on-bumper-standards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661048?ref=25 Following up on its Feb. 1 announcement that the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is developing a new bumper certification standard, CAPA is in the dynamic testing phase of the new CAPA standard, according to Jack Gillis, CAPA executive director. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661048null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Industry+News/Alcan-Specialty-Sheet-introduces-a-comprehensive-p/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660995?ref=25 Alcan Specialty Sheet, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - introduces a comprehensive product portfolio of Automotive Body in White sheet specifications to meet the growing and increasingly complex demands of the European automotive industry. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/660995null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Senators-introduce-bill-for-green-shops/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660893?ref=25 GRC-Pirk Management said it will implement the energy-savings aspects of the Building Star legislation introduced by the Senate to provide new incentives for early compliance with EPA's surface coating rule. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/660893null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Six-New-York-body-shops-help-military-families-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660261?ref=25 Six body shops from New York's Long Island donated their time and talent to restore six vehicles for families of veteran military personnel in need of reliable transportation as part of the Recycled Rides program. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660261null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/WIN-registration-is-open/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660689?ref=25 Registration for the 2010 Women's Industry Network (WIN), scheduled May 2-4, 2010, at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Fla., is open. 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/660689null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Miller-Industries-elects-new-director/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660841?ref=25 Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) (the "Company") today announced the election of Theodore H. Ashford III to the Company's Board of Directors effective as of April 1, 2010. His election will bring the number of Directors on the Company's Board to six, of which four will be independent directors. 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/660841null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Oregon-Fix-Auto-network-promotes-child-safety/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660695?ref=25 The Oregon Fix Auto Collision network is partnering with Legacy Health to support child safety. The program promotes safety awareness and provides recycling solutions for damaged car safety seats. 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/660695null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Ford-rolls-out-suite-of-high-tech-security-feature/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660422?ref=25 With the rapid convergence of in-car technology and the Internet, Ford Motor Company says it is offering a suite of security features to protect the personal information of millions of Ford owners from the threat of computer hackers and viruses. 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/660422null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ASA-testifies-against-NCOILs-crash-parts-Model-Act/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660318?ref=25 The Automotive Service Association's (ASA) Washington, D.C., representative Bob Redding attended the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property and Casualty Insurance Committee meeting March 5 to testify against its Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660318null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/AkzoNobel-launches-Wanda-Web-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660257?ref=25 AkzoNobel launched its Wanda Web site, www.wandarefinish.com, designed to provide distributors and body shops in North America a more in-depth product and communication resource. 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660257null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/Maritz-Research-findings-Cash-for-Clunkers-created/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660576?ref=25 The Cash for Clunkers program succeeded in creating significantly more incremental sales than previously estimated without negatively impacting future automotive sales, according to Maritz, a provider of automotive research. 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/abrn/112010/660576null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NABC-honors-Michael-Quinn-with-Presidents-Award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660251?ref=25 Michael Quinn, co-founder of 911 Collision Centers, has received the NABC President's Award, which has been presented only once before in 1999. 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660251null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Pennsylvania-association-asks-insurance-commission/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660237?ref=25 The Pennsylvania Collision Trade Guild has written to Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario to raise concerns about the safety and functionality of replacement crash parts. 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660237null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CAPA-Tracker-enables-part-tracing-in-the-event-of-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660250?ref=25 The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) says its Web-based CAPA Tracker program is a solution for tracking aftermarket parts that have been recalled. 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660250null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Erie-LaSalle-Body-Shop-helps-raise-16000-for-Haiti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660059?ref=25 Erie-LaSalle Body Shop hosted "A Night in Support of Haiti" at Martini Park Feb. 26 to help raise money for Partners in Health, a nonprofit organization that has been on the ground in Haiti for more than 20 years. 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660059null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CCCs-Crash-Course-reports-on-shop-management-strat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660076?ref=25 This new decade requires a fresh approach to collision repair center management. Shifting societal trends amid a battered economy will continue to be significant factors in determining how you operate your business. 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660076null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-launches-Dell-Managed-Services-Program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660074?ref=25 Mitchell International announced the launch of Mitchell Managed IT Services, which is provided in collaboration with Dell and The IT Pros, a premier Dell-certified Managed Services Partner. 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660074null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/NADA-statement-in-response-to-GMs-announcement-to-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660321?ref=25 The following is a statement by Ed Tonkin, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association. 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/102010/660321null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Diamond-Standard-Parts-is-SCRS-newest-corporate-me/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659936?ref=25 Diamond Standard Parts, a U.S.-based parts manufacturer, is the newest corporate member of The Society of Collision Repair Specialists. 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659936null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Sears-to-site-franchised-car-dealer-service-center/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659940?ref=25 A newly launched Independent Sears Auto Center franchise program geared toward auto dealerships is to include sites located near body shops and used car outlets. 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659940null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/New-Jersey-shop-owner-pleads-guilty-in-auto-repair/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659945?ref=25 A New Jersey auto body repair shop owner, Robert Buckingham, 54, of Millstone, pleaded guilty for his role in an auto repair insurance scam. 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659945null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/Toyota-evaluates-unintended-acceleration-complaint/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660150?ref=25 Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. has received verifiable information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about some vehicles whose owners have reported unintended acceleration after receiving the accelerator pedal recall remedies. 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/abrn/102010/660150null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/AkzoNobels-NPG-meeting-focuses-on-sustainability-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659635?ref=25 The AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected Winter National Performance Group (NPG) meeting drew 160 attendees representing 140 businesses from car and commercial sectors. 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659635null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CCC-Information-Services-releases-2010-edition-of-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659739?ref=25 The 2010 edition of the CCC Crash Course, titled The Convergence of People, Economy and Technology, is available for download on the company's Web site. 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659739null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ASA-auto-alliance-oppose-NCOILs-crash-parts-legisl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659604?ref=25 The Automotive Service Association and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers released a brochure opposing the National Conference of Insurance Legislators' Model Act regarding motor vehicle crash parts and repair. The brochure, titled Support Consumer Protection in Auto Repair: Oppose Model Crash Parts Legislation, backs consumer choice in the type and quality of parts used to repair collision-damaged vehicles. 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659604null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/ASA-expands-benefits-portfolio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659760?ref=25 The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has launched its latest electronic endeavor, the ASA Marketplace. 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The course will update inter-industry professionals with information about damage analysis for advanced materials, collision energy management, and special considerations for these materials, which can lead to more educated repair vs. replace decisions. 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659607null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Detailing+Products/Professional-metering-system-now-released/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659928?ref=25 Meguiar's releases its professional metering system. 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The initial schedule - encompassing dates running through June - are March 9-11, April 20-22 and June 8-10. 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659357null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Accessories+%7C+Passenger+Cars/Deck-lids-are-for-1970-to-1972-Pontiac-GTO-Le-Mans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659923?ref=25 Sherman & Associates makes new deck lid assemblies are now available for the popular 1970 to 1972 Pontiac GTO, Le Mans and Tempest. 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/102010/659923/DeckLids_659619_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/102010/659923/DeckLids_659619_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/102010/659923/DeckLids_659619_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/MIG-welder-operates-on-110-volts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659929?ref=25 HTP AMERICA releases the new MIG 130, a MIG welding package. 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Service Co. has introduced a line of die grinders to complement its industrial products. 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/102010/659925/DieGrinders_659626_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/102010/659925/DieGrinders_659626_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/102010/659925/DieGrinders_659626_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Chubb-suspends-use-of-structural-aftermarket-parts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659360?ref=25 The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is suspending the use of structural aftermarket parts (bumper bars, reinforcements, absorbers, bumper mounting brackets and radiator supports) on all estimates or appraisals prepared on their behalf. 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659360null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Visions-inaugural-Collision-Industry-Day-to-be-hel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659362?ref=25 Vision HiTech Training & Expo will hold the inaugural Collision Industry Day March 4, at Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. The expo offers collision professionals education, legislative updates and networking opportunities. 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/659362null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/GMAC-Insurance-Personal-Lines-announces-new-owners/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/659522?ref=25 GMAC Insurance Personal Lines completed its transition to new ownership by American Capital Acquisition Corp. (ACAC). 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/abrn/102010/659522null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ASA-opposes-repair-parts-legislation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659130?ref=25 Rep. Zoe Lofgren's, D-Calif., Access to Repair Parts Act, H.R. 3059, is soon to be considered in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) said it opposes this legislation because it makes no assurances for the quality and safety of non-OEM parts, and because the bill would deny businesses the ability to protect their intellectual property. 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/659130null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/US-House-passes-repeal-of-McCarran-Ferguson-Act-fo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659102?ref=25 The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, which amends the McCarran-Ferguson Act. The Act provides that nothing in the act shall modify, impair or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws with respect to the business of health insurance; and the Federal Trade Commission Act prohibitions against using unfair methods of competition shall apply to the business of health insurance without regard to whether such business is carried on for profit. 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/659102null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/LKQ-Corp-achieves-record-results-for-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659138?ref=25 LKQ Corp. announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $36.5 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.25. 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/659138null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Connecticut-AG-sides-with-shops-in-Hartford-court-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658939?ref=25 Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal wants to intervene in a class action lawsuit against The Hartford Insurance Co. to help "prevent unfair and biased automobile body damage appraisals." 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658939null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Belron-US-changes-name-to-Safelite-Group/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658947?ref=25 Belron US has changed its corporate name to Safelite Group as part of its brand-building strategy, according to Tom Feeney, president and CEO. 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658947null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/GM-supports-event-data-recorder-EDR-mandate-to-imp/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/659174?ref=25 General Motors supports a federal mandate to install Event Data Recorders (EDRs) in all new vehicles. EDRs can provide important crash related data that will help promote vehicle and occupant safety on America's roads, the company said. 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/092010/659174null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Choice-Autobody-Repair-Association-becomes-SCRS-39/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658961?ref=25 Choice Autobody Repair Association (CARA) has joined the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) as its 39th affiliate. 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658961null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/SEMA-Show-enhances-offerings-for-paint-and-body-ma/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658811?ref=25 With SEMA Show attendees showing increasing interest in the paint and body market, organizers are enhancing features at the 2010 SEMA Show targeted at this segment of the industry. The Paint, Body & Equipment area of the upcoming event will be larger and in a more prominent location than it was in 2009, and educational sessions specific to the paint and body market will be offered during the show, which starts Nov. 2-5, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658811null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ALLDATA-white-paper-discusses-the-need-for-OE-coll/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658759?ref=25 ALLDATA has released a white paper discussing the need for collision repair facilities to have vehicle manufacturers' OE repair information. 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658759null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Carstar-Collision-Centers-toast-the-top-celebrity-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658546?ref=25 Carstar Collision Centers are kicking off the inaugural CARSTAR'D Awards to recognize the top of the charts in dings, dents, crashes and collisions among celebrities. 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658546null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/2010-ASRW-Partnering-Program-kicks-off-with-indust/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658809?ref=25 Automotive Service & Repair Week - ASRW 2010 - has reported strong industry support for this year's events via the ASRW Partnering Program (APP). The APP is designed to foster industry participation by partnering organizations supporting the many segments of the automotive service and repair industry. APP participants promote unified industry involvement, while strengthening their respective groups and memberships. 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658809null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Fix-Auto-USA-approves-CCC-One-as-repair-management/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658556?ref=25 CCC Information Services and Fix Auto USA announced the approval of CCC One as a repair management platform for Fix Auto Network member shops. As part of this approval, CCC will develop a data interface between the CCC One total repair platform and Fix Auto's advanced performance management and peer reporting system for its Fix Auto network members. 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658556null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/Ohio-Technical-Colleges-airbrush-tour-lures-studen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658553?ref=25 The OTC Evolution of Life Road Show - a live airbrush demonstration that tours high schools and events around the country, features a 75-foot tractor trailer that the school has transformed into a mobile classroom complete with practice paint stations and school videos. The airbrush tour will be on display at the Detroit Autorama, Feb. 26 through 28, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658553null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Government-pays-for-shops-to-go-green/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658422?ref=25 Many key incentives enacted over the last several years have focused on encouraging shops to incorporate environmental compliance into their operational plans. 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658422null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Web-Est-shares-marketing-idea-for-auto-body-shops/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658368?ref=25 Web-Est shared a marketing idea from one of its customers about bagging leads from incident police reports, that was the result of its recent Marketing Challenge Contest. 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658368null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NCOIL-Property-and-Casualty-Insurance-Committee-to/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658404?ref=25 The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property and Casualty Insurance Committee Spring 2010 meetings will be held Friday, March 5, through Sunday, March 7, in Isle of Palms, S.C. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has asked repairers to contact state legislators who serve on this committee prior to the meetings regarding an aftermarket parts model act that is on NCOIL's agenda. 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658404null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/AutoMDcom-ranks-best-and-worst-cities-for-auto-rep/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/658504?ref=25 AutoMD.com released its Advocacy for Repair Shop Fairness Report, which analyzes how the top-50 most populated U.S. cities stack up when it comes to providing consumers with fair auto repair cost estimates. 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/abrn/092010/658504null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Collision+Repair/Alldata-white-paper-discusses-the-need-for-OE-coll/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658565?ref=25 Alldata LLC has released a white paper discussing the need for collision repair facilities to have vehicle manufacturers' OE repair information. 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/searchautoparts/092010/658565null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ASA-asks-NHTSA-to-regulate-aftermarket-crash-parts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658154?ref=25 The Automotive Service Association wrote to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator David L. Strickland asking him to review why NHTSA does not regulate aftermarket crash parts and to begin an aftermarket crash parts regulatory program as soon as feasible. 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658154null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/GCIA-ranks-metro-Atlanta-insurers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658132?ref=25 The Georgia Collision Industry Association surveyed repair shops in metro Atlanta and asked them to give a performance letter grade to insurance companies on their claim policies, attitude and payment practices. All are contributing factors that help ensure quality repairs and customer service for Georgia motorists. 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658132null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/New-booth-protection-system-from-3M-keeps-surfaces/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658378?ref=25 Ensuring paint booth cleanliness has long been a key concern for body shop owners, and a new product hitting the marketplace has been specially engineered to eliminate that problem by capturing airborne paint particles. 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658378null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Baker-College-of-Clinton-Township-names-new-auto-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658142?ref=25 Baker College of Clinton Township officials have appointed Mark M. Grajewski as auto body technology program director. He is responsible for program development to prepare students for successful careers in auto body repair, painting and detailing. He will assist in faculty hiring and evaluation, and administration procedures of the engineering/technology division. In addition, Grajewski will serve as an academic advisor to auto body students. 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658142null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Divided-expos-have-associations-struggling-to-meet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658159?ref=25 Hoteliers and airline accountants appear to be the biggest beneficiaries of the NACE/SEMA split as industry associations set their fall meeting dates. Collision repairers active in the assorted organizations may be doing double duty in the form of making two trips to Las Vegas. 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/092010/658159null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/ASA-offers-Cintas-confidential-document-destructio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658259?ref=25 The Automotive Service Association announces a new benefit through Cintas and its Document Management Division. The Confidential Document Destruction Services program delivers the valuable benefit of a cost-effective, secure and compliant document-shredding solution to all ASA members. 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/092010/658259null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Allstate-picks-Copart-as-exclusive-national-sales-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657968?ref=25 Allstate Insurance Co. selected Copart as its exclusive national provider of vehicle sales and auction services. 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657968null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NYSACTA-warns-public-insurers-on-potential-safety-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658030?ref=25 The New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association is alerting its members and the general public to the potential safety risks with the use of aftermarket crash parts. It is calling on all insurers in New York who specify the use of untested, unqualified, non-OEM compliant crash parts to take corrective action immediately. 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/658030null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Senator-withdraws-bill-for-salvaged-airbags-in-Mar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658041?ref=25 On Feb. 15, Senate Bill 209, proposed by Sen. Delores Kelley (D-District 10, Baltimore County) was voted unanimously by the Senate Finance Committee to be withdrawn without foreseeable reintroduction. The bill, intended to provide a documentation process for the use of new and salvaged airbags to protect consumers from airbag fraud, had been proposed in Maryland. 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/658041null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Online-registration-open-for-AASPNJs-Northeast-201/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657948?ref=25 With a slew of new mandatory state and federal regulations coming into effect soon, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has scheduled several training seminars at this year's Northeast 2010 automotive repair trade show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus. 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657948null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Storage+Containers/Toolbox-skins-enable-personalized-designs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658262?ref=25 The Snap-on skins program offers a variety of design options that individuals can select to make their own personalized statement. 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658262/storageboxdesigns_658097_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658262/storageboxdesigns_658097_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658262/storageboxdesigns_658097_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/Welding-system-is-entirely-automatic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658260?ref=25 Car-o-liner introduces its fully automatic CTR12000 spot welding system. 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658260/spotwelder_658096_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658260/spotwelder_658096_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658260/spotwelder_658096_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Shop+Supplies+and+Materials/Fence-slats-feature-corporate-colors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658264?ref=25 Pexco offers PDS fence slats that are produced in corporate colors, so chain link fence can be used to identify a company location and promote the business. 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658264/fenceslats_658100_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658264/fenceslats_658100_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/092010/658264/fenceslats_658100_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Copart-names-new-CEO-president/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657787?ref=25 Copart's founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board Willis J. Johnson stepped down as CEO Feb. 15 and was replaced by A. Jayson (Jay) Adair, the company's president. 2010-02-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657787null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ARAEF-I-CAR-agree-on-information-exchange/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657779?ref=25 The Automotive Recyclers Association Education Foundation (ARAEF) will collaborate with I-CAR to mutually promote the level of knowledge and skills required to improve communication and educational exchanges between the automotive recycling industry and the collision repair industry. 2010-02-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657779null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CynCast-offers-new-shop-performance-rating-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657785?ref=25 CynCast, in collaboration with leading collision repair organizations and insurers, I-CAR, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cal-State University and others, has developed a single value scorecard, called a Shop Performance Value Rating (SPV Rating). 2010-02-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657785null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Keystone-announces-initial-test-results-on-afterma/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657419?ref=25 Keystone Automotive says the tested aftermarket reinforcement bar satisfied Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 (FMVSS 208) in a 35mph frontal impact test. 2010-02-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/082010/657419null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CollisionBuildercom-offers-free-Web-sites-to-colli/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657430?ref=25 CollisionBuilder.com is offering free Web sites for collision repair associations. All recognized collision repair associations are eligible. 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657430null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Col-Met-Spray-Booths-launches-new-Web-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657429?ref=25 Col-Met Spray Booths, a leading manufacturer of paint finishing equipment, has launched a new Web site 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657429null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Womens-Industry-Network-seeks-candidates-for-board/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657432?ref=25 The Women's Industry Network (WIN) is seeking candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on the WIN board of directors in conjunction with WIN's annual conference being held May 2-4, 2010 in Orlando, Fla. 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657432null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Sound+System%2FAudio%2FElectronics/Insulating-material-cuts-road-noise/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657900?ref=25 The thermal and acoustic insulating material greatly reduces road noise and engine/exhaust heat from entering the interior of the vehicle. 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/082010/657900null REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NCOIL-responds-to-WMABA-position-on-salvage-airbag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657646?ref=25 The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) responded to a Feb. 9 article in ABRN entitled “WMABA urges repairers to oppose salvage airbag bill in Maryland.” The following unedited letter was signed by Rep. Robert Damron of Kentucky, who is the NCOIL president. 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657646null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/Sears-Auto-Centers-introduce-franchise-business/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/657713?ref=25 Sears Holdings Corp. launched a new strategic initiative, the Independent Sears Auto Center franchise program, which offers automobile dealers the opportunity to operate licensed Sears Auto Centers. 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/abrn/082010/657713null XML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Tools%3A+Hand%2C+Power+%26+Service+Equipment/Punch-and-chisel-set-made-of-special-steel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657680?ref=25 Manufactured from special alloy steel that is differentially heat treated to help toughness, Snap-on Punch and Chisel sets (PPC715BK and PPCSG710) are now on shelves. 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/082010/657680/PunchChiselSet_657435_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/082010/657680/PunchChiselSet_657435_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/082010/657680/PunchChiselSet_657435_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Honor-code-on-the-roads/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/657518?ref=25 The likelihood of drivers stopping or leaving a "sorry" note on your windshield if they hit your car is not very good according to new Allstate claims data released today. 69 percent of the country's hit-and-run collisions involved a parked vehicle. 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/082010/657518null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/BASF-Podcast-iGloss-Scratch-Resistant-Clearcoat-fo/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/657456?ref=25 In this podcast you will learn how chemical innovations from BASF help to develop a new, extremely scratch-resistant clearcoat for cars. 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/082010/657456null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/I-CAR-announces-2010-international-board-of-direct/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657433?ref=25 I-CAR announced its 2010 international board of directors and executive committee following the I-CAR annual membership meeting in Torrance, Calif. 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/082010/657433null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/Bondo-repairs-pothole-at-Daytona-500/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657404?ref=25 In racing, the common repair for many situations is a roll of 3M tape and a can of Bondo auto body filler. 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