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- Ford Helps Conduct More Than 10K Mobile COVID-19 Tests
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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
Team Automotive in OH Keeping First Responders on the Road During Pandemic
With Ohio and West Virginia re-opening many businesses, owners in the Ohio Valley are feeling hopeful for the first time in a long time.
GM Declines Land Option at OH Ex-Plant
General Motors has declined an option to lease back space at its former automaking plant in Lordstown, OH, but has an agreement with the facility’s new owner for some access to the property so GM can build its battery-cell plant next door.
Two Cars, Tools Stolen from MO Auto Repair Shop
Eureka Police in Missouri are investigating a burglary at Eureka Auto Collision Center, 1023 W. 5th St., where two cars and about $5,000 worth of tools were stolen.
St. Louis I-CAR Committee Members Offer Enhanced Services to Contend with COVID-19
The St. Louis I-CAR Committee held a virtual meeting April 23 with 22 people in attendance.
Virus ‘Killing’ IL Car Repair Firms
The coronavirus stay-at-home orders and layoffs mean people are driving fewer miles, avoiding wear and tear on their vehicles, crashing less often and requiring fewer roadside assists.
Ford, Wayne State University, Access Coalition Launch First Mobile COVID-19 Testing for MI First Responders
Ford Motor Company, Wayne State University, the Wayne State University Physician Group and ACCESS are launching a new initiative that will improve access to COVID-19 testing for symptomatic first responders, health care workers and corrections officers in Michigan.
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Michigan Returning to Work Will be 'Phased in Carefully,' Whitmer Says
Re-engaging the Michigan economy will take time, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized during her press briefing April 17.
As Part of U.S. COVID-19 Reopening Steps, Midwest Governors Form Coalition
President Donald Trump during his daily coronavirus task force briefing on April 16 announced the first plans for reopening the economy and transitioning from widespread stay-at-home efforts.
NE Auto Body Shops Stay Busy After Hail Storm
A weekend hail storm had auto repair shops across Lincoln, NE, busy April 13.
Governor Loosens Michigan Auto Dealership Shutdown to Allow Online Sales
Michigan auto dealerships will be allowed to make online sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a new executive order April 9 declaring dealership employees are now considered critical workers.