The Apple Car is the unicorn of the automotive industry as it’s often talked about, but never seen.

General Motors dealers in metro Detroit face a new challenge to selling cars.

A leader in auto collision repair across 39 states, Caliber Collision announced a new strategic relationship with Bosch, the leading global supplier of automotive aftermarket components and service solutions.

America’s car dealers have spent most of 2021 struggling to find enough cars to sell. But they’re not hurting. They’re shattering profitability records.

On Nov. 18, three Tennessee-based companies, along with Allstate and the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides^® program, teamed up to make life easier for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Memphis.

Maaco Fort Myers in Florida proudly donated $2,500 to the Pace Center for Girls, thanks to overwhelming community support.

Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, announced Nov. 19 it has acquired two collision repair centers in the San Diego metro area owned and operated by collision industry veteran Dan Greenwald and his family.

Doug Slattery, president of Automotive Technology, Inc., (ATI) is once again spearheading the Annual Toys For Tots toy drive for AASP-Missouri. 

President Joe Biden toured GM’s Factory ZERO EV plant in Detroit for its grand opening Nov. 17 and even got to have some fun behind the wheel of a 2022 GMC HUMMER EV pickup.

North Dakota, Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky and North Carolina have the most cost-effective highway systems, according to the Annual Highway Report published Nov. 18 by Reason Foundation.

After considerable deliberation from both sides of the congressional aisle, President Joe Biden signed the expansive $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.

BorgWarner Thermal Systems has been awarded a grant to grow its electric vehicle business and is set to launch a new high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) at its existing facility in Cadillac, MI. 

Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries Inc. (GF) and Ford Motor Company on Nov. 18 announced a strategic collaboration to advance semiconductor manufacturing and technology development within the U.S., aiming to boost chip supplies for Ford and the U.S. automotive industry.

Car insurance comparison platform Insurify has released its second annual "Insuring the American Driver" report, revealing a 12% increase in car insurance costs in 2021 compared to 2020.

On Nov. 3, a deserving Wilson, NC veteran was presented with a vehicle to help provide him independence and the ability to work and take care of his family thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides^® program, car donor GEICO^® and CARSTAR Don’s Auto Body of Rocky Mount, located outside of Raleigh, NC.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is temporarily suspending enforcement of the Biden administration's private sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Maaco held its 2021 virtual summit Nov. 17, themed "The Power of Better."

On Oct. 28, a deserving Cleveland recipient was presented with a vehicle to help provide him independence and the ability to work and take care of his family, thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides^® program, car donor Farmers Insurance^® and CARSTAR North Ridgeville in suburban Cleveland.

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, and LP Building Solutions, a leader in high-performance building solutions, recently partnered with The Crayon Initiative and the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation to donate crayons to children hospitalized at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) on Nov. 17 announced plans to begin construction next year on its new 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plants---or "fabs"---in Sherman, TX.

It’s no secret the auto market has been in uncharted waters in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and microchip shortages have thrown major kinks into supply chains worldwide, making it difficult for automakers’ production lines to keep pace with buyer demand.

The Myrtle Beach Hyundai dealership has outgrown its U.S. 501 location, and franchise owner Freddie Hyatt is about to begin construction on a new location he said will cost nearly $20 million.

GPK Auctions is excited to welcome Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) to the Atlantic City Auction & Car Show, which will take place Feb. 10-12, 2022, at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 16 announced drivers should expect lower costs and more savings for their auto insurance policies over the previous year. 

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) wasted no time in preparing to keep the roads clear during the approaching winter season---the salt barns are stocked, the trucks are prepped and all the pre-checks are done.

These incredible supercharged American beasts are competing for the title of fastest modified domestic muscle car.

In an automotive market beset by supply shortages and record high prices, more vehicle shoppers than ever have begun shopping for vehicle financing before ever setting foot in a dealership.

Kia's all-new 2022 EV6 crossover recently made Guiness World Records history, traveling 2,880.5 miles with the shortest charging time to cross the U.S. in an electric vehicle.

The U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee held a hearing entitled “A Discussion with Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.”

Carvana, the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, continues to expand its presence in the Midwest, debuting in Iowa with as-soon-as-next-day touchless home delivery to Des Moines.

Officials from the Port of Los Angeles said Nov. 16 they’d seen a “significant improvement” at the backlogged port in recent weeks, reporting a 25% drop in the number of import containers at the docks ahead of the holiday season.

The Boring Company (TBC) and Fort Lauderdale continue to negotiate the terms for the Las Olas Loop project, expected to help the city with congestion.

California officially sold 1 million electric vehicles in November, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC) Chair David Hochschild.

General Motors marks a major milestone Nov. 17 in its commitment to an all-electric future as President Joe Biden, International UAW and UAW Local 22 leadership, plant employees and other officials join together to celebrate the grand opening of the Factory ZERO EV assembly plant.

There are positive, albeit early signs, that vehicle production is recovering in North America. 

In November, OEConnection (OEC) confirmed it recently acquired VeriFacts Automotive and Assured Performance Network.

Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. are on track to set an all-time record in 2021, with sales up more than 88% through the end of September.

Earnhardt Hyundai is launching its annual toy drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ).

AirPro Diagnostics, the leader in remote diagnostics, scanning, programming and ADAS calibration solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership agreement with Vehicle Services Group (VSG)/Chief Automotive, naming AirPro as a provider of services for its Mosaic system.

Charlotte Liss, co-owner of CARSTAR Liss Auto Body, in Crown Point, IN, and CARSTAR Liss Auto Body Schererville in Schererville, IN, has been named the 2021 winner of the Up & Coming Woman of the Year award in the marketing/media category by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association.

The Boyd Group, which encompasses Gerber Collision & Glass, Boyd Autobody & Glass and Glass America, announced third quarter 2021 results Nov. 10, which reveal good and bad news.

Not long after an updated Tesla Semi prototype was sighted charging in the Gigafactory Nevada complex, the Class 8 all-electric hauler was spotted alongside the battery factory’s regular fleet of trucks.

The Los Angeles Auto Show^® on Nov. 16 announced the winners of its inaugural zero-emission vehicle awards program---THE ZEVAS™, powered by Electrify America, the nation's largest open ultra-fast DC charging network.

Officials from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles announced Nov. 15 they would delay issuing fees to ocean carriers for another week after seeing notable progress in clearing backlogged containers.

Amazon-backed Rivian Automotive has suddenly surpassed German car company Volkswagen as the third most valuable automaker in the world.

AutoNation, Inc. on Nov. 16 announced the opening of AutoNation USA Phoenix Avondale, its second pre-owned vehicle store in the Phoenix market and the fourth new AutoNation USA store to open in 2021.

At the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) Annual Meeting on Oct. 20, D&M Auto Body of Old Bridge, NJ, was awarded the Stan Wilson/New Jersey Automotive Shop of the Year award.

A new poll from Yale University, George Mason University and Climate Nexus, commissioned by the nonprofit Coltura, found by a 55%-35% margin, voters in the U.S. support requiring all new cars sold in their state to be electric starting in 2030.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has named Julie Massaro, the current executive director of ASA Colorado, as the new regional executive director of the Mountain region of ASA. 

The January CIC meeting will be held Jan. 20 at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak.