Driven Brands Launches New Franchise Model
New “Hub and Spoke” model to debut in smaller markets including Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Rochester, N.Y. Maaco to serve as the “hub” supported by Meineke as the “spoke” of the operation.
Rep. Bono Mack Introduces Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation
Bill addresses vehicle electronics, crash data collection and the conditions of importation of vehicles and equipment.
Chief Automotive Technologies Signs on GarageFly LLC as National Account
Chief will supply products and services to GarageFly’s 110 affiliated collision repair shops throughout Arizona.
OBITUARY: Universal Technical Institute Founder Dies at 87
Robert Sweet, pioneer of technical education, impacted thousands of lives.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Adds Preferred Marketing Services for Members
Marketing services including website, social media, broadcast commercial production and digital printing.
NHTSA Requests Comments on Advanced Braking Technology Research
NHTSA is requesting comments in order to enhance its knowledge of the technologies and help guide its efforts going forward. Specifically, the agency hopes to receive advice on how to best conduct identical trials as well as identify and minimize unintended negative consequences during the testing process.
AkzoNobel to Host Second Annual Sustainability Leadership Symposium in San Antonio, Texas
Deborah M. Steketee, Ph.D., associate professor of sustainable business and executive director for the Center of Sustainability at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich., will moderate the symposium.
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3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Signs Multi-Year, International Partnership with Car Designer Chip Foose
The global agreement, set to begin this summer, includes 3M Automotive Collision Repair products and systems.
Driven Brands Appoints New CEO
Jonathan Fitzpatrick succeeds Kenneth Walker as president and CEO.