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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
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.
Michigan's $400 Auto Refund Must Be Issued by May 9
Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office issued a May 9, 2022, deadline for the $400 per vehicle auto insurance refund.
From CREF Scholarship Recipient to Gerber Apprentice
When Olivia Peterson, a collision repair student at College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL, applied for a scholarship through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) earlier in 2021, she had no clue how far that simple action would take her in a short span of time.
Kentucky Tornado Damages Corvette Factory, Museum Motorsports Park
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
The National Corvette Museum has announced it will be open Dec. 13; however, the NCM Motorsports Park will remained closed until further notice.
Crestmont Automotive Executive Recognized with Leadership Award
During the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers' (NAMAD) annual conference, Andrea Park Zadd, executive vice president of Crestmont Auto Group in Cleveland, received the "Ally Sees Her" award as a rising dealership leader.
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Supply Shortages Beginning to Impact Auto Shops as Prices, Delivery Times for Parts Surge
Written by Jon Rudder, WEWS News
Over the last 18 months, a shortage of computer chips has sent auto prices soaring and now a butterfly effect of the global parts shortage is taking aim at auto shops across the country.
Employee Kidnapped from Ohio Auto Shop; Manhunt Ends Without Arrest for Truck Thief
Written by WHIO Staff
Police have called off a manhunt without locating a man who stole a truck from a Huber Heights, OH, auto shop with an employee still in the bed of the truck, according to police.
GM to Invest More Than $51M at Bedford Aluminum Casting Facility
General Motors announced Dec. 7 plans to invest more than $51 million to install state-of-the-art equipment at its Bedford, IN, aluminum die casting foundry to support the manufacture of drive unit castings for the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV and other current casting applications.
$3 Billion in Refunds Announced for Michigan Drivers
In a move that will put money back into the pockets of Michigan drivers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) on Dec. 7 announced the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) has acted upon the governor's call to return surplus funds to Michigan policyholders and will immediately begin the process of refunding $400 per vehicle to Michigan drivers.