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Midwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Rivian All-Electric Amazon Delivery Vans Testing on Detroit Roads
Since you likely follow the EV segment, you're probably aware Rivian delayed its R1T and R1S vehicles from June to July, and then more recently, the startup electric pickup truck maker pushed them back once again to September.
SEMA Selects Kaminsky as Detroit Operations Manager
SEMA has announced the hiring of Benjamin Kaminsky as the new Detroit operations manager.
Indiana Auto Repair Shops Seeing Parts Shortages; Customers Waiting Longer for Service
On average, it’s now taking 15 to 30 days longer to get parts in for body shops around the nation, and mechanics in Evansville, IN, have heard a slew of reasons as to what’s behind this delay.
Crash Champions Hosts 10th Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation Fundraiser
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, on July 28 announced its 10th annual Make-A-Wish Foundation golfing fundraiser has raised $15,000, the highest one-year total in the event’s history.
Ford Confirms Romulus, MI, as Location of New Global Battery Center
Ford on July 27 announced Romulus, MI, will be the home of its new global battery center of excellence---Ford Ion Park---which is accelerating the company’s research and development of battery and battery cell technology, including future battery manufacturing.
MWACA to Host Collision Repair Industry Educator Mitch Schneider
MWACA is excited and honored to host Mitch Schneider for his inspirational and informative talk, "To Do What You've Never Done."
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GM, UAW Demand Workers at Wentzville, MO, Mask Up Again as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Nearly 4,000 workers at a General Motors plant near St. Louis must resume wearing face masks and social distancing starting late July 26 because of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.
CARSTAR Chicagoland Business Group Helps Showcase Collision Repair Careers for Students
The CARSTAR Chicagoland Business Group is continuing its support for the future of the collision repair industry with its ongoing sponsorship of Lincoln Technical Vocational College over the past decade.
Zeigler Auto Group Expands into Wisconsin with 4 New Dealerships
Zeigler Auto Group announced the purchase of four new dealerships from Home Run Auto Group owners Jim Bozich and Mark Geiger, with closing scheduled for July 26.
Crash Champions Announces 2 More Cleveland Area Acquisitions
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, announced July 26 the acquisitions of Ohio Collision Group, with three locations in the Cleveland metro area, and Car-Tech Collision of Akron, a single shop located at 727 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, OH.