An updated survey of Michigan’s business leaders reflects higher confidence in the state’s economic recovery in the next six to 12 months, with most anticipating employees will return to in-person work between July and September of 2021.

There may be a mangled car in Sydney Jackson’s future.

On Feb. 12, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) submitted opposition to Nebraska Legislative Bill 602, a bill that will adversely affect Nebraska drivers as it would establish a restriction against the use of alternative parts including aftermarket, recycled, remanufactured and refurbished parts when OEM repair procedures are mandated.

As catalytic converter thefts impact increasing numbers of people, Minnesota State Sen. John Marty (DFL-Roseville) is re-introducing legislation to prevent scrap metal dealers from buying catalytic converters from anyone other than an automobile repair shop, auto recycling business or a vehicle owner who demonstrates proof of ownership.