Autobody News http://www.autobodynews.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:16:30 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.autobodynews.com/images/M_images/blank.png http://www.autobodynews.com Autobody News http://www.autobodynews.com/hey-toby/hey-toby-20-testing-aftermarket-v.-oem-parts-side-by-side.html Ed: Many news articles in the last few weeks have discussed major issues with regard to quality and safety... Columns - HEY TOBY Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:42:02 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/industry-news/cra-and-toby-chess-to-bring-safety-message-to-california-lawmakers-and-regulators.html CRA president Lee Amaradio announced Jan. 29 that Toby Chess will work with the association in a campaign to... Articles - Industry News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:10:43 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/western-news/brief-history-of-asa-arizona-giving-collision-mechanical-support.html The Automotive Service Association of Arizona (ASAAZ) was founded in 1963 to help automotive shop owners statewide through resources, training,... Articles - Western News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:35:42 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/automaker-news/toyota-recalls-2.3-million-vehicles-for-sticking-accelerator-pedal.html Toyota announced on Jan 21 it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on... Articles - Automaker News Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:08:42 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/western-news/state-farm-denies-steering-allegations.html Bob Devereux, public affairs assistant manager for State Farm California Media Relations, specifically addressed G C Autobody owner Gene Crozat,... Articles - Western News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:38:03 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/tech-notes/nevada-shop-files-suit-against-mitchell-in-california-court.html In a potentially far-reaching case, Tim and Steve Waldren, of Paramount Autobody Shop, Inc. in Reno, NV,... Articles - Industry News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:18:49 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/automaker-news/new-brand-presidents-for-chrysler.html Chrysler's three vehicle brands, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep, as well as the Mopar parts unit have new presidents of their... Articles - Automaker News Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:39:48 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/automaker-news/new-chrysler-emerges-new-chair-board-and-structure.html UAW retirement fund now majority owner of ChryslerChrysler and Fiat announced June 10 that the two automakers have finalized their... Articles - Automaker News Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:40:25 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/automaker-news/house-passes-cash-for-clunkers-senate-counters.html The U.S. House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2751, The Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act,... Articles - Automaker News Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:49:09 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/automaker-news/senate-commerce-committee-reviews-dealership-closures.html Automakers Make Case for Closings The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing to... Articles - Automaker News Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:18:16 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/automaker-news/roger-penske-to-buy-saturn-gm-to-finance-delphi.html GM is near agreements to sell its Saturn division and to help finance the buyout of bankrupt auto-parts supplier... Articles - Automaker News Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:36:54 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/western-news/major-changes-hit-california-senate-parts-legislation.html Parts Certification Provision Eliminated California Senate Bill 350, “The Motor Vehicle Insurance: Automobile Repairs: Restraint Systems Act,” has... Articles - Western News Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:40:54 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/western-news/unfair-competition-law-in-california.html Auto Body Shop vs. InsurerUnbeknownst to the majority of consumers, auto insurance companies are unlawfully steering them away from the... Articles - Western News Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:42:37 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/western-news/ca-shops-and-insurers-argue-anti-steering-language.html More than 100 collision shop owners, insurance company representatives, lobbyists and policy makers met in Sacramento on Feb. 25th for... Articles - Western News Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:51:23 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/industry-news/senate-passes-clunker-free-stimulus-bill.html Most Collision Repairers supported Cash for Clunkers, but SEMA Members and SAN Enthusiasts Claim Credit for Helping Block ProgramSEMA-member... Articles - Industry News Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:17:13 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/western-news/oregon-introduces-law-to-prohibit-aftermarket-car-parts.html The Oregon Speaker of the House has introduced legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor... Articles - Western News Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:01:50 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/industry-news/clash-over-clunkers-letter-from-nabc.html Chuck Sulkala, Executive Director, National Auto Body Council has written an open letter in support of cash for clunkers. See... Articles - Industry News Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:03:18 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/industry-news/scrs-director-schulenburg-writes-open-letter-to-ccc-re-overlap.html Dear Mr. Dickens, As a long time user of Pathways, I am writing to express my outrage in your company's... Articles - Industry News Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:47:46 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/john-yoswick/state-farm-select-service-at-cic.html In the same week in January the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) was held in Scottsdale, Ariz., State Farm distributed a... Columns - John Yoswick Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:39:48 +0100 http://www.autobodynews.com/western-news/california-doi-requests-comment-on-proposed-anti-steering-regulations.html Hearing set for Feb. 25California’s Department of Insurance (CDI) will hold a public hearing to provide all interested parties the... Articles - Western News Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:31:07 +0100