The late Gene Crozat of G&C Auto Body died in 2016, but his sons have taken his zeal for helping others to the next level, and giving cars to those in need is a big part of it.

On Dec. 15, Mike’s Auto Body (MAB) gave away its 100th vehicle through its nationally-known Benevolence Program, at a presentation held at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, CA.

Some auto body shops appreciate insurance adjusters and their role in the collision repair industry, while others don’t necessarily feel the same way. But all seem to agree it’s a necessary job.

CarLotz, the nation's largest consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, announced it will open its second hub Dec. 20 in Alabama.

Mullen Automotive, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership with Dürr, one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with extensive expertise in automation and digitalization.

Approximately 122 brand new Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays have been destroyed after a tornado hit the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky in December.

California payrolls added 47,500 nonfarm workers in November, compared to October’s 96,800 new hires, according to the state Employment Development Department.

Not a cent from a $25 million relief fund created four months ago has been spent on medical providers to stabilize a July 45% fee cut for Michigan’s auto accident insurance providers.

According to a recent article published by The Guardian, a new mother in Philly gave birth in a moving Tesla.

General Motors recently said the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV production shutdown at the GM Lake Orion (MI) Assembly Plant has now been extended to at least the end of February.

Tesla Giga Texas production seems set to start early next year, making 2022 another exciting year for the company.

General Motors has announced a Chevy Bolt recall software update to allegedly remove some of the previous restrictions provided to car owners.

Prices for materials used in the auto glass industry showed increases in November, according to recently released Producer Price Index (PPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

With more than 300 different new models available in the marketplace each year, it can be overwhelming for car shoppers to know where to begin as they search for their next vehicle.

Two wishes for wheels came true as Bates Collision Centers and Harris County (TX) Department of Education’s Head Start division presented two special moms with rehabbed vehicles filled with presents as part of their annual Responsible Parenting Award.

Danny Gredinberg of the DEG is joined by Bud Center, director of technical products and curriculum at I-CAR, to talk about destructive weld testing, and the need to practice welding on different structures and substrates before the repair begins.

The Boring Company’s (TBC) potential San Antonio project has some competition.

On Dec. 17, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^® announced U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will deliver remarks on the future of transportation at the upcoming CES^® 2022, the world's most influential tech event. 

On Dec. 3, the Mission Valley YMCA, along with other YMCA branches throughout San Diego, received a special holiday gift---the presentation of a vehicle to provide transportation for the maintenance team that keeps their facilities running.

The Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds (TAPG), Toyota's proprietary U.S. vehicle development and testing facility, will become available to the broader industry as a vehicle testing resource as it officially launches the Arizona Mobility Test Center (AMTC) at TAPG.

A new era begins Dec. 17 for General Motors with the deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform.

Ford on Dec. 17 announced it is launching a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in electric vehicle owners in California to opt into carbon-neutral charging at home, reducing their carbon footprint from energy used to power their vehicles. 

Nikola Corporation on Dec. 17 delivered the first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), one of Southern California's prominent port trucking companies, to expedite zero-emission transportation solutions at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Rivian Automotive on Dec. 16 reported its earnings for the third quarter of 2021.

LKQ Corporation will be featured in the Dec. 19 edition of "EARTH with John Holden" television series airing on Fox Business Network and Bloomberg TV.

PPG on Dec. 15 announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, executive vice president, as COO, effective March 1, 2022.

Polestar has opened a new retail location in Corte Madera, CA.

As noted during the Nov. 10 third quarter results call, Boyd Group Services Inc. will be reporting location growth during quarterly results updates rather than announcing individual acquisitions as they occur.

A luxury car dealership in downtown Chicago was the target of a brazen smash and grab robbery in broad daylight, shocking many.

On Dec. 15, Utah State troopers handled at least 158 crashes statewide and tallied more than 500 vehicles that slid off the road or needed an assist.

Rivian Automotive has chosen Georgia as the location for its next U.S. production plant, it confirmed in its Q3 2021 Earnings Call Shareholder Deck on Dec. 16.

Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., a leading distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of S&H Car Color, Inc., in Seaside, CA.

These ridiculous cars have been hidden for decades and now poke their fascias out to show the world what a real muscle car is!

As the automotive specialty-equipment market enters 2022, companies need to be informed about current industry issues and what to expect in the new year and beyond in order to make the best decisions for their business.

Ford Pro™ on Dec. 16 announced the launch of Ford Pro Charging, a comprehensive solution for commercial electric vehicle charging.

It started! Hyundai is delivering the first Ioniq 5 electric cars in the U.S.---as promised, before the end of the year.

Did you know you can read all five regional editions of Autobody News before they appear in print?

 
On Dec. 9, two deserving Topeka, KS, residents were presented vehicles to provide independence and the ability to work and take care of their families, thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides^® program, along with the vehicle donors and Washburn Tech.

General Motors’ GMC brand recently teased its 2022 Sierra EV, the next vehicle in its EV lineup after the Hummer EV Pickup and the Hummer EV SUV.

Ford is planning to open the ordering bank for the F-150 Lightning in January, internal company documents indicate.

Maryland Auto has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at mitigating losses for commercial auto drivers in Maryland.

The car shopping experts at Edmunds say the automotive industry faces yet another challenging year marked by inventory shortages amid strong consumer demand, forecasting 15.2 million new cars will be sold in 2022.

In an event Dec. 15 deemed the "Holiday Rideaway," a deserving Broward County, FL, man experienced a life-changing moment when he was gifted a refurbished 2017 Ford Fusion as part of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides^® program.

Reed Appraisers joined CIECA as a corporate member.

In Richmond, VA, a group of dedicated employees gather each morning at 7:30 for a meeting run by Maaco owner Hanson Butler to review and plan the work for the day.

The reduced-scale replica of the Cybertruck's sidekick can go as fast as 10 mph, is for children aged 8 or older.

Toyota has long been committed to the sustainable development of society and addressing climate change, and continues to aggressively pursue technologies and find additional ways to reduce its environmental footprint for all of its North American operations and products, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

LexisNexis^® Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics for the insurance industry, and Shift Technology, a provider of AI-driven decision automation and optimization solutions for the global insurance industry, announced Dec. 14 the two companies have entered a strategic alliance.

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. is developing a road condition monitoring system that uses vehicle technology to evaluate road conditions in an effort to detect possible hazards.

Following devastating tornadoes that left a path of destruction through six states in the Southeast and Midwest, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) on Dec. 14 announced more than $500,000 to assist with immediate relief and long-term recovery in Kentucky, and payment relief to customers throughout the affected region.