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Crash Champions Acquires VIP Autobody in Cleveland Metro Area
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, announced Nov. 3 it has acquired VIP Autobody, an officially certified collision care provider located at 5178 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH.
MI Gov. Calls for Refund Checks to Every Michigander with Auto Insurance
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 1 continued her fight to lower costs for Michigan families, calling on the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) to deliver refund checks to every Michigander with auto insurance.
Michigan Woodie Shop Destroyed in Fire
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
On the morning of Sept. 5, Nickels' Automotive Wood Restoration in Traverse City, MI, was destroyed, along with about a dozen cars, in a devastating fire.
Toyota Upgrading First U.S. Vehicle Plant in Kentucky
Oct. 29, Toyota announced a series of changes and projects that will boost its Toyota Kentucky (TMMK) plant’s transformation to meet shifting customer demand, reduce its carbon footprint and advance future capabilities.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Sycamore, IL
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Sycamore, IL.
19th Annual Race for Automotive Education Raises More Than $13,000
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its 19th Annual Race for Automotive Education, Sept. 28-30 at ProKart Indoor Racing in Burnsville, MN.
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INFICON Systems to Curb Battery Fires to Be Shown at Assembly Show
Breakthrough technology to help eliminate dangerous electric-vehicle battery-cell leaks will be on display Oct. 26-28 at the Assembly Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in suburban Chicago.
More Vehicles Stolen from Dealership Service Bays in Illinois
Two more vehicles were stolen in October from Highland Park, IL, dealerships, police for the city reported Oct. 11.
CARA Founder Passes Away
Richard P. Finney, owner of Finney Automotive in Cadiz, OH, and founder and president of the Choice Autobody Repair Association (CARA), died Oct. 14.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 2 Repair Centers in Ohio
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in Medina and North Ridgeville, OH.