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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.
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.
EOI Pioneer Expands, Adds 195 New Jobs in Dundee, MI
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a group of business, state and local officials Dec. 3 to celebrate the expansion of EOI Pioneer's operations in the village of Dundee, MI, thanking the automotive electronics manufacturer for investing in Michigan, creating new jobs and highlighting Michigan's manufacturing industry.
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Kramer Chevrolet, Subaru Support the ND National Guard Emergency Relief Fund
On Sept. 11, Kramer Chevrolet and Kramer Subaru hosted their 15th annual Military and Customer Appreciation Event and Car Show, with all proceeds going directly to the North Dakota National Guard Emergency Relief Fund.
Uninsured Michigan Drivers Urged to Take Advantage of Auto Insurance Amnesty
Written by Mark Rosanes, Insurance Business Magazine
State leaders in Michigan are encouraging residents to secure auto insurance before the amnesty period expires and premiums begin to rise.
Together In Motion Indiana Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches in Fishers, IN
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Energy Systems Network (ESN), the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the City of Fishers, IN, have joined with May Mobility to inaugurate a free, public autonomous shuttle service.
Young Mini-MSO Owner Discusses the State of the Industry in Missouri
Written by Ed Attanasio
Adam Tritz became the CEO, owner and operater of Don’s Auto Body in Missouri when he took the baton from his father, David, in December 2018.