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http://www.autobodynews.com/images/M_images/blank.pngtext/html2008-07-02T09:38:25+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comEPA amends Hazardous Waste Listing to Allow More Aluminum in Vehicles
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EPA is amending the F019 hazardous waste listing to facilitate the use of aluminum in automobiles, light trucks and utility...text/html2008-06-20T07:41:22+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comOzone Transportation Committee Considers Waterborne Paint Policy
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OTC Member States May Consider Current California Policy The Ozone Transportation Committee (OTC) held its annual meeting last week...text/html2008-06-16T15:05:53+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comA Profile of Aftermarket Industry Advocate Eileen Sotille
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It’s no surprise that Eileen Sottile has been promoted to Vice-President of Government Affairs for LKQ Corporation, (NASDAQ:...text/html2008-06-03T16:48:53+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comFirst National Collision Industry Legislative Forum
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Over 150 industry professionals from Iowa and neighboring state Nebraska attended the Iowa Collision Repair Association’s ‘Show Up...text/html2008-05-29T09:48:35+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comCRA asks members to Voice Opposition to California AB 2825
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In a final hour maneuver, CAPA and other groups behind AB 2825 (Carter) have amended an already burdensome measure and...text/html2008-05-28T08:43:34+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comMN: Anti-Manipulation of Estimating Database Bill Signed into Law
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Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation proposed by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN). Senate...text/html2008-05-27T22:46:27+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comEPA hosts environmental and health workshops in D.C. and Baltimore, MD.
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Next week, on June 4 and 5, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners will...text/html2008-05-27T08:43:47+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comCoalition Calls for Database of Salvaged Automobiles
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The Automotive Service Association (ASA), along with a coalition of various industry groups, has urged the U.S. Department of Justice...text/html2008-05-27T08:24:09+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comOregon Collision Shops Give State Farm High Customer Service Marks
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State Farm and several smaller Northwest-based auto insurers continue to be among the best at taking care of their customers...text/html2008-05-23T10:52:28+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comThe World's Hottest Auto Market: As Russian demand explodes, foreign automakers cash in
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The market has grown at a much faster clip than we thought, said GM President Frederick Henderson....text/html2008-05-30T17:00:00+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comSB 1059 is killed for 2008
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The bill would have required insurers to spell out the use of aftermarket parts in insurance policies written on vehicles...text/html2008-05-22T12:23:04+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comAmericans believe they are safe drivers, yet almost 75% are guilty of distracted driving
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Almost all Americans believe they are safe drivers, yet almost three-quarters are guilty of distracted driving, a survey from Nationwide...text/html2008-05-22T09:28:37+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comFord Motor will Break-Even, Large Truck and SUV Production will be Cut
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Ford Motor said it no longer believes that it will be profitable in 2009 and will instead post break-even results...text/html2008-05-19T14:23:00+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comUniversal Technical Institute Launches UTI Foundation
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Non-Profit to Award Approximately $1 Million in Scholarships to Students This Year Universal Technical Institute...text/html2008-05-17T15:06:18+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comMassachusetts Right to Repair Advocates Rally in Support
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Nearly 100 men and women who work in the automotive aftermarket industry, including professional technicians from repair shops from around...text/html2008-05-13T10:02:38+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comFord World Excellence Award Presented to BASF---Chip Foose New Waterborne Spokesman
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BASF Corporation earned a Ford World Excellence Recognition of Achievement Award in the area of Corporate Responsibility. At its tenth...text/html2008-05-11T11:20:12+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comProgressive Changes Policy on Partial Paint/Full Clear
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Members of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Division Operations Committee met with Chris Andreoli, corporate PD process manager of...text/html2008-05-08T11:33:04+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comMethod Used to Price Salvage or Recycled Parts Appears in Flux
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Discussion at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held in Philadelphia in mid-April indicates there is little consensus in how used...text/html2008-05-08T11:15:12+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comCalifornia SB 1059: Consumers to the Rescue
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While I can load up with reasons why Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger won’t okay collision repair legislation opposed by the insurance...text/html2008-05-04T17:00:00+01:00http://www.autobodynews.comNevada Legislation Addresses Quality Differences in Shops
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Assembly Bill 594, revolutionary new legislation in Nevada, has quietly been enacted and implemented. The bill creates a Class A...