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NewsApril 7, 2011

Mercedes Concept-A Class to Debut at New York Auto Show

MONTVALE, NJ - Technical highlights of the new Concept-A Class include a new turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a dual clutch transmission, and a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist.

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NewsMarch 30, 2011

Texas Collision Repair Firm Continues Expansion

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Service King Collision Repair Centers, a Texas-based operator of collision repair facilities in the Dallas-Ft. Worth and Houston markets, said it has agreed to acquire Alamo Body and Paint, a collision repair provider with eight locations in San Antonio.

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NewsMarch 16, 2011

N.Y. Fatal Crash Raises Questions About Driver Screening

NEW YORK - New York State Police and National Transportation Safety Board investigators spent more than three-and-a-half hours on Tuesday, March 15, questioning the New York tour bus driver involved in a weekend collision that killed 15 people and injured 19 others, according to NBC New York.

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NewsMarch 16, 2011

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

This week's tip, taken from the New York DMV's Driver's Manual, concerns what actions a driver can take to avoid a collision after spotting another vehicle approaching head-on in the same lane. It's a nightmarish scenario that requires quick responses.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2011

Maryland Considers Salvaged Air Bag Ban

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Maryland legislators are considering a bill (SB 48) that would prohibit the installation of a salvaged air bag in a motor vehicle. The bill would also require collision repairers to maintain certain records in connection with the sale or installation of a vehicle air bag.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2011

ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds More Locations

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national collision repair provider, announced the opening of five additional repair centers. Three of the centers are corporate owned, and two are franchises.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2011

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

This week's advice, taken from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, concerns measures that drivers can take when they anticipate a collision is about to occur. You may want to pass this along to your fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

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NewsDecember 15, 2010

Toyota Issues Bulletin About Non-OEM Crash Parts

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. recently distributed a bulletin to collision repair centers, warning them that the use of non-OEM parts on Toyota vehicles has the potential to compromise vehicle safety and performance.

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NewsDecember 8, 2010

IIHS Calls for Stricter SUV Bumper Standards

ARLINGTON, VA - Bumpers on cars are designed to match up with each other in collisions, but federal regulations exempt SUVs from the same rules. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, new crash tests demonstrate the results: SUV bumpers that don't line up with those on cars can lead to huge repair bills.

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NewsNovember 30, 2010

Coca-Cola Hellenic Wins International Fleet Safety of the Year Award

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - The International Fleet Safety Award recognized the successful implementation of a safety project for Coca-Cola Hellenic's fleet. During the operation of the pilot program, no collisions were recorded, driver performance increased significantly, and fuel efficiency was improved.

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