Winter ASE Registration Open, 3 Options Offered for Testing, Recertification

Service professionals registered by the end of the winter testing period on March 31 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their ASE tests.

Crash Champions Names Bill Davidson as Chief Human Resources Officer

Bill Davidson joins Crash Champions after serving as senior vice president and chief people officer at Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA).

Polyvance Makes Online Training Courses Free Indefinitely

Polyvance hopes keeping the courses free will allow even more people to learn about plastic repair.

Collision Industry Foundation Announces 2023 Board of Trustees

The board includes 15 individuals who have volunteered their time and made the commitment to serve the mission and vision of CIF.

CIECA Releases 1st Version of CIECA API Standards (CAPIS) 

Over the past year, CIECA’s Architecture Committee has been creating new standards for the collision industry: CIECA API Standards (CAPIS).

Autel Releases Major Software Updates for MaxiSYS Ultra Tablet Series

Autel announced major software updates aimed to increase diagnostic speed and functionality and expand vehicle coverage.

3M, IBIS Partner to Promote Collision Repair Safety, Skills and Standards 

3M announced Dec. 13 it will extend its longstanding partnership with the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS).

CAPA Approves Magneti Marelli Parts & Services for Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program

The program is for any Tier 1 supplier that also produces an in-house, alternately branded version of original or service parts used for automotive repair.

MotorTrend TV Now Available on VIZIO WatchFree+

Automotive enthusiasts and intrigued new viewers will be able to experience MotorTrend TV’s programming on VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+.

Jaguar Land Rover Joins I-CAR Sustaining Partner Program  

The move builds upon Jaguar Land Rover’s training partnership with I-CAR, which provides training programs to Jaguar Land Rover’s Authorized Repair Network.

CIECA Welcomes New Member E-Nikio Appraisals

“CIECA allows us to expand our network with like-minded individuals and organizations,” said E-Nikio Appraisals founder and CEO Bill Vallely.

MotorTrend Shows Now Available on Amazon Freevee as Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV

Fans are able to access the all-new MotorTrend FAST TV channel on Amazon Freevee starting Dec. 13 by simply downloading the Freevee app.

Zendrive Joins CCC Network to Offer Insurers Instant Mobile Crash Detection Data

Insurance customers will be able to connect smartphone-centric crash detection data with CCC's claims management solutions, helping to improve and speed claims.

National Veteran Business Development Council Recognizes Hunter Engineering

On Nov. 22, Hunter Engineering was certified as a Veteran-Owned Business by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC).

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