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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
Progress, But No Auto Insurance Reform Ideas Committed to MI Senate Bill
Written by Mike Brennan, MITechNews.com
A Michigan senator who introduced a vehicle bill in January for comprehensive no-fault auto insurance reform said his fact-finding conversations with other lawmakers and an array of stakeholders are ongoing and making progress, but he has not yet put pen to paper with any concrete proposals ahead of initial committee hearings.
At 80 Years Old, John Plowman Is Still in the Collision Game in Alpena, MI
Written by Crystal Nelson, The Alpena News
It’s no accident that John Plowman continues to work at Plowman’s Collision, the family-owned-and-operated business he founded in 1970.
CARSTAR Expands Into Piqua, OH
Written by Sam Wildow, Piqua Daily CallA new CARSTAR location opened up in Piqua, OH, this year, bringing its expertise and customer-first mindset closer to Piqua customers.
Marquis Body Shop Under New Ownership in David City, NE
Written by Eric Schucht, The Banner-PressChanges are coming to Marquis Body Shop in David City, NE---all spearheaded by its new owner, Matt Wellman.
Wichita, KS, Auto Body Shops See Increase in Weather-Related Accidents
Written by Lacey Williams, KAKEDangerous road conditions have caused numerous problems for drivers and their cars in Wichita, KS.
Waymo To Build Self-Driving Car Factory in Michigan
Written by Levi Sumagaysay, The Mercury NewsWaymo said Jan. 22 that it will build in Michigan the world’s first factory dedicated exclusively to producing self-driving vehicles.
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St. Louis I-CAR Committee Prepares for 2019
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskThe St. Louis I-CAR Committee held its monthly meeting on Jan. 11 at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, MO, with a large group of participants from various companies in the industry.
CARSTAR Voted a 2019 Best of Omaha, NE, Winner
CARSTAR was voted a “Winner” in the Best of Omaha, NE, competition for 2019.
Cause of Auto Body Shop Fire in Bemidji, MN, Still Being Investigated
Written by Jordan Shearer, The Bemidji PioneerEngulfed in flames just two days before, the shell of the Class A Auto Body building was covered in ice Jan. 21 as officials continued to investigate the cause of the structure fire that broke out the afternoon of Jan. 19.
Cause of Sundance Chevrolet Fire Under Investigation in Grand Ledge, MI
Written by Megan Hiler, WILX News 10Two days after crews battled the fire at Sundance Chevrolet in Grand Ledge, MI, fire investigators went back to the scene to search for a cause.