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- GM, UAW Demand Workers at Wentzville, MO, Mask Up Again as COVID-19 Cases Rise
- CARSTAR Chicagoland Business Group Helps Showcase Collision Repair Careers for Students
- Zeigler Auto Group Expands into Wisconsin with 4 New Dealerships
- Crash Champions Announces 2 More Cleveland Area Acquisitions
- Auto Body Shops Not Seeing Increase in Car-Deer Crashes Despite More Travel
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
Ford, UAW Provide COVID-19 Vaccines to Chicagoland Plant Workers
The UAW and Ford are expanding the locations where they provide voluntary COVID-19 vaccines to include its two Chicagoland manufacturing plants.
Lion Electric Announces Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Manufacturing Facility in IL
The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, on May 7 announced it has selected Joliet, IL, for the construction of its U.S. manufacturing facility.
COVID-19 Survivor Saved by Classic Cars
Gerald Krogmeier of Fort Madison, IA, said his long-standing love of classic cars helped pull him through a brush with death at the hands of COVID-19.
Auto Body Shop Proposed in Wadsworth, OH
A new auto body shop could be opening on College Street in Wadsworth, OH, in the near future after project specs were approved by the Wadsworth Planning Commission.
Crash Champions Acquires 8 Leading Collision Repair Shops in Midwest
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s largest independent collision repair companies, closed out April with the acquisition of eight leading collision repair shops in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.
2021 Chicago Auto Show ‘Special Edition’ Scheduled for July 15-19
Chicago Auto Show officials announced May 4 they received approval from state and city officials to host a special edition of the show July 15-19 at McCormick Place.
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Milwaukee Tool to Expand Corporate Operations into Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce the expansion of its corporate operations into downtown Milwaukee, WI.
Rivian Receives Property Tax Abatement after Exceeding Expectations in Normal, IL
The Normal, IL, Town Council approved a property tax abatement for Rivian, noting the company exceeded expectations.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Collision Repair Center in Green Bay, WI
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Green Bay, WI.
Rivian Purchases More Land for Factory Expansion Ahead of R1T Deliveries
Rivian has already set plans in motion to expand its existing manufacturing factory in Normal, IL.