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- New Grandmother Receives Refurbished Vehicle from St. Louis Businesses
- At Least 8,000 Autoworkers in Detroit Now Eligible to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
- Minnesota Senators Want State to Forgive PPP Loans
- Michigan Business Leaders Predict Fast COVID-19 Recovery, Return to In-Person Work by September
- Collier Brothers Auto Body is Welding a Plan Before Time and Succession Collide
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
Avis Continues Furloughs in Ohio Due to Coronavirus
Avis Budget Car Rental is extending furloughs for more than 100 employees in Ohio because of the coronavirus pandemic, Cleveland.com reports.
No Accident Licari Auto Body Supply is Surviving
Licari Auto Body Supply in High Ridge, MO, like almost all businesses, was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but in an unexpected way.
Auto Body Chain Owner Acquires 4 Riley & Son’s Locations in East Central Indiana
Tom & Ed’s Autobody, a family-owned business since 1983, currently has locations in Northwest Indiana including Schererville, Merrillville, Crown Point, Burns Harbor and Cedar Lake.
Ohio Legislature Sends COVID-19 Liability Protection Bill to Gov. DeWine
The Ohio House on Sept. 2 signed off on legislation giving businesses, schools and workers liability protections from COVID-19 lawsuits.
Clean Car Advocates Push for Emissions Rules
A coalition of advocates promoting more energy efficient vehicles in Minnesota is gearing up for a statewide campaign to support motor vehicle emission regulations.
North Ridgeville, OH, Auto Body Focuses on Quality Repairs and Personable Service
A North Ridgeville, OH, car repair shop looks to set itself apart with a combination of quality repairs and a people-first mentality.
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GM to Make 100 Temps Permanent at Truck Plant in COVID Hotspot
General Motors is converting 100 temporary workers at its midsize truck plant in Missouri to permanent jobs as the automaker ramps up production at the facility.
Crash Champions Enters Milwaukee Market
The Crash Champions organization announced Sept. 1 its expansion into the Milwaukee, WI, market with the acquisition of Silver Spring Collision Center in West Bend, WI.
Allstate, GEICO Among Large Auto Insurers Facing COVID-19 Rebate Backlash in IL
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many large car insurers realized that their policyholders were not driving to work, school, practices, shops and more as social distancing and shelter-in-place became the norm.
CARSTAR Liss Auto Body Raises $20,000 for Local Make-A-Wish®
CARSTAR Liss Auto Body raised $20,000 at its 15th Annual Charity Golf Outing benefiting Make-A-Wish® of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and the greater Indiana Region.