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- MSC Southeast’s Auto Body Collision Tech Instructor Turns Over Keys to Former Student
- Ford F-150 Lightning Dealer Demo Units Begin to Flood Lots Outside Dearborn, MI
- Carvana's License to Sell Vehicles in Illinois Suspended
- Ford, Stellantis, GM to Require Face Masks at SE Michigan Plants as COVID-19 Cases Rise
- Crash Champions Auto Body Shop in Auburn Township, OH, Catches Fire
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
CARSTAR Wicklunds Collision Center Donates Vehicle to Kansas City Veteran
CARSTAR Wicklunds, the first CARSTAR franchise location, has long supported veterans in the Kansas City region.
Hyundai Donates $150,000 to Support Communities Impacted by Kentucky Tornadoes
Hyundai Motor America and its Kentucky dealers, including Gates Hyundai in Richmond and Swope Hyundai in Elizabethtown, on Dec. 23 announced donations of $100,000 to Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland (FAKH) and $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support Western Kentucky communities devastated by the Dec. 10 tornadoes.
More Than 120 New 2022 Corvette C8s Destroyed After Tornado Hits Bowling Green, KY, Factory
Written by Brad Anderson, CarScoops
Approximately 122 brand new Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays have been destroyed after a tornado hit the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky in December.
Michigan's $25M Catastrophic Victim Crash Fund Hasn't Spent a Cent
Written by Steve McClallen, The Center Square
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.
Chicago Luxury Car Dealer Hit by Daytime Smash and Grab
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A luxury car dealership in downtown Chicago was the target of a brazen smash and grab robbery in broad daylight, shocking many.
NABC Recycled Rides® Program, Washburn Tech Donate Refurbished Vehicles Kansas Recipients
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.
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Honda Conducting Pilot in Ohio of New Road Condition Monitoring System
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.
Crash Champions Hosts Chicago-Area NABC F.R.E.E.™ Event
Crash Champions, LLC, on Dec. 14 hosted a National Auto Body Council® (NABC) First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) event for Chicago-area fire departments including New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena.
Ford to Bring 10,000 Lbs. of Fresh Food to Detroit Residents with AV Delivery Pilot
Just in time for the holidays, Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with its philanthropic arm, Ford Motor Company Fund, is launching a fresh food delivery pilot in Southwest Detroit deploying specialized autonomous vehicle technology.
Report Finds Michigan Auto Insurance Rates Remain High Despite Reform Law
Written by Mark Rosanes, Insurance Business Magazine
Despite Michigan’s auto insurance reform law pushing down premiums by an average of 18% since its implementation---the steepest drop in the U.S.---the state still has the most expensive auto policies in the country, a new analysis by University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions initiative revealed.