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Valentine Auto Body in Waterloo, IL, Changes Hands
Written by Madison Lammert, Republic-Times
After more than 40 years owning and operating Valentine Auto Body, Ken Valentine has retired, entrusting the business to close friend and fellow auto expert Rodney Cissell.
'Brutal' Temperatures as Antioch, IL, Firefighters Battle 5-Alarm Blaze
Firefighters from Antioch, IL, and about two dozen neighboring departments had to battle both subzero temperatures and a raging inferno at a used car dealership early Jan. 26 in Lake Villa, IL.
Ohio Collision Repair Students Learn New Waterborne Paint System
Written by Editorial Staff, Morning Journal
Lorain County JVS collision repair students in Oberlin, OH, are getting ahead of the game in their career tech field thanks to the NAPA Auto Parts Elyria, OH, store.
Caliber Collision Slated for Mankato, MN
Written by Tim Krohn, Mankato Free Press
A fast-growing large chain of collision repair centers is planning to open a store on the east edge of Mankato, MN.
ABRA Mitchell Opens in South Dakota
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced its expansion in South Dakota with the opening of ABRA Mitchell, located at 715 S. Main St., Mitchell, SD, 57301.
Toyota Announces New Certified Collision Center in Minnesota
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) is proud to announce Luther Collision and Glass of Minneapolis, MN, as its newest Toyota Certified Collision Center (TCCC).
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Starting Up a Green Car Rental Company in Minnesota
Written by Amanda Huggett, Auto Rental News
Brimming with excitement over electrification, entrepreneur Ebrima Jallow beams when given the opportunity to educate a rental customer on the benefits of environmentally friendly vehicles and letting them experience the driving difference.
All Star Auto Lights Announces Acquisition of Autolights
All Star Auto Lights, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive parts and a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, announced Jan. 19 the acquisition of Autolights.
GM’s Chevy Bolt Plant Gets Tax Rebate on Investment to Ramp EV Production
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Orion Township, MI, approved General Motors’ request for a tax rebate on its proposed $1.3 billion investment to expand the Orion Assembly Plant, the facility that makes the Chevy Bolt.
Caliber Enters 40th State with Nebraska Location
The Caliber family of brands---including Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Care and Caliber Auto Glass---has hit another growth milestone with its 1,400th collision center, located in Omaha, NE.