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- GM to Idle Lansing, MI, Plant Due to Semiconductor Chip Shortage
- AASP-MN Announces 2021-22 Board of Directors
- Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Milwaukee, WI
- Navy Veteran Gifted Car by Topeka, KS, Body Shop, Farmers Insurance
- Zeigler Auto Group Pays $85K in Back Wages to 214 Workers After U.S. Dept. of Labor Investigation
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
Iowa Small Business Owners Call on Congress for More Federal Aid on Virtual Hill Day
Forty small business owners from across Iowa on Jan. 13 joined 2,000 of their peers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia in calling on Congress to pass additional federal pandemic relief they say is critical to “keep America's Main Streets strong.”
MN Gov. Ends Indoor Dining Ban, Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions on Gyms and Other Venues
Gov. Tim Walz announced Jan. 6 the lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions starting Jan. 11 on restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues.
Nebraska Chamber Seeks Legislation to Shield Businesses from COVID-19 Liabilities, but Won't 'Protect Bad Actors'
When the Nebraska Legislature convenes, COVID-19 liability protection will have an early focus for the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce.
Car Group Sues Over Minnesota Adopting California Emission Standards
On Jan. 6, the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) filed a federal lawsuit aiming to stop Gov. Tim Walz’s administration from adopting California’s vehicle emission standards.
Thieves Steal Tools Worth Thousands from Toledo, OH, Auto Body Supply Shop
A Toledo, OH, business owner wants action after thieves hit his shop twice in a week.
Hadley, MI, Businessman, His Son Burned Fire at Auto Repair Business
Lou Berard, a beloved member of the Hadley, MI, community as a small business owner and 30-year member of the Hadley Lions Club, was hospitalized for burns to his face and body sustained in a fire Jan. 2 at the family’s automotive repair business.
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Focus Advisors Represents Master Collision Group in Sale to Quality Collision
FOCUS Advisors is proud to announce the sale of its client, Master Collision Group, to Quality Collision Group of Cynwyd, PA.
Ford is Repairing Tons of New F-150s in Flat Rock, MI---and UAW Members Aren't Doing the Work
In addition to thousands of early production 2021 Ford F-150 pickups being stockpiled in parking lots around Detroit Metro Airport for a quality review, a steady stream of the new vehicles is being delivered to a site near the Flat Rock (MI) Assembly Plant for installation of seat belts and to fix other issues, the Free Press has learned.
Tesla, Other EV Makers Live on After Michigan Sales Ban Bill Evaporates
Electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla, Lucid Motors, and Rivian will live on in Michigan after House Bill 6233, which aimed to ban EV companies’ direct sales and service, dissipated in the State Senate after weeks of legislating.
Blue Collar Body Shop to Expand, Add Services
Blue Collar Body Shop, 2730 S. Bartells Drive, is about to make even more dreams come true thanks to its expansion project and growing services.