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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
MV-TAP Raises $3,500 for Local Collision Programs
On June 12, the Metro Vocational Technical Assistance Program (MV-TAP) held its annual golf fundraiser at the Meramec Lakes Golf Course in St. Clair, MO.
Ford Finishes Chicago-Area Plant Renovations
The $1 billion makeovers of Ford's Chicago Heights stamping plant and the Torrence Avenue assembly plant is now complete, company officials said.
Michigan State Parks Could Be Opened for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Electric vehicles can offer a lot of pluses, from a peppy launch to zero tailpipe emissions.
Feldman Automotive Plans New Body Shop in New Hudson, MI
A 26,136-square-foot auto repair shop is coming to Lyon, MI, pending special land use approval by the township board.
NABC Golf Fundraiser Highlights Benevolence of Industry
On June 3, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) held its Gateway Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser at the Boone Valley Golf Club in St. Louis.
Matt’s Automotive Celebrates Ten Years of Rock Star Growth
The number of businesses Matt Lachowitzer has started in the last ten years makes him one of Fargo-Moorhead’s entrepreneurial rock stars.
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Ionia Body Shop Unveils Ownership, Name Change
Those driving on M-66 south of Ionia, MI, may notice Divine Auto Body has been removed from the signage at the location where it was.
Northwood University in Midland, MI, to Offer Automotive MBA
Northwood University in Midland, MI, is bringing back its Automotive Aftermarket Executive MBA program, which is set to begin on Aug. 26.
GM, Owens Partner for Debt-Free Path to Auto-Tech Jobs
General Motors Co. (GM) has chosen Owens Community College in Ohio as one of seven community colleges in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania to launch its GM Dealer Technician Scholarship, a program that can help students graduate debt-free with a two-year associate degree in automotive technology, beginning this fall.
GM to Invest $150 Million in Flint Truck Assembly Plant in Flint, MI
General Motors Co. (GM) announced on June 12, 2019, the second major expansion of its full-size pickup production capacity this year: a $150 million investment at Flint Assembly in Flint, MI, to increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups.