The ABPA is excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities are available for the upcoming 2024 ABPA Business Conference, the premier event in the automotive collision parts industry, scheduled to take place on April 22-24 in Scottsdale, AZ. This event brings together key players, decision-makers, and influencers from the automotive body parts sector, providing an unparalleled opportunity for Read more…
The National Auto Body Council® is proud and excited to announce it has formed the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation to support the community involvement and fundraising events of the National Auto Body Council®. The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded to provide support and assistance to families in need, military members, veterans Read more…
CHICAGO — LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced that Dominick Zarcone, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his intention to retire from his role effective June 30, 2024. The Board has unanimously selected Justin Jude, the Company’s current Senior Vice President and President of its Wholesale Read more…
Sanford, NC — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECA Webinar is scheduled for Thursday, December 14 at 11 am PST/1 pm CST/2 pm EST: “The Increasing Demand of AI and Data in the Collision Industry.” The one-hour webinar will feature Sumit Chauhan, co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of CerebrumX. During Read more…
Effective 11/15/2023, new Partslink data is available to download for existing subscribers. For information on the Partslink program, including market intelligence, and how to subscribe to Partslink, please visit www.autobpa.com/partslink. Partslink Monthly Statistics Partslink is more than just a database of part numbers. Information pertaining to part pricing and supersession are also available to subscribers.
The Addition of Wheels Enhances the Value of Partslink in the Collision Repair Process Smithfield, RI — Partslink, a leading provider of automotive parts data and cataloging solutions, is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its product catalog. The company has added two new part types to its extensive catalog, further solidifying its position as a Read more…
Source: Marcus Lu, Visual Capitalist This map shows the best selling vehicle in every U.S. state for 2022, based on data from Edmunds. The main takeaway from the visualization is that trucks and SUVs are the top selling vehicle in every state but one. See below for the data in tabular format. Best Selling Vehicle States Chevrolet Read more…
Collision Auto Parts LLC (“Collision Auto Parts” or “COL”), a leading value-added distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts serving markets in the Western U.S. today announced the acquisition of LC Automotive, Inc. (dba Eco Automotive Distributors) (“ECO”). Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rohnert Park, CA, ECO is a distributor of aftermarket automotive parts to the Read more…
Source: News Center Maine The “yes” vote leveled the field so local and small-business mechanics can have access to data that would be restricted to dealerships. Maine voters decided “yes” to Question 4, allowing local repair shops and mechanics access to the same data as dealerships. Maine is the sixth state in the U.S. to approve such Read more…
Source: Sam Street, Australasian Paint & Panel The right to repair movement has made it all the way to the White House. State legislative leaders and industry representatives from around the U.S. convened at the White House on Oct 24 to discuss how to ensure consumers retain the right to repair what they own, including their vehicles, Read more…
