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Waymo To Re-Use Old Detroit, MI, Plant to Build New Autonomous Vehicles
Written by Paul A. Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau
A major Silicon Valley tech firm is setting up a base in Detroit. Google spinoff Waymo is taking over a plant in the Motor City, where it plans to convert vehicles to operate as part of its autonomous ride-sharing service.
Olney, IL, Collision Repair Program Purchases Mixing Tints With New Funds
Written by Staff, Olney Daily Mail
Students in Olney Central College’s collision repair program in Olney, IL, have access to a new set of mixing tints purchased with funds from the OCC Foundation.
Mike Pence Says Trump Trade Deal Is ‘Essential’ for MI Auto Industry
Written by Malachi Barrett, MLive.comWe thank MLive.com for reprint permission.
Vice President Mike Pence said a new North American trade treaty is “absolutely essential” to keep Michigan automotive manufacturers competitive.
Bill Introduced to Reduce Auto Insurance Premiums in MI
Written by Kyle Simon, WILXEven though Senate Republicans have taken Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposed gas tax hike off the table during budget talks, lawmakers say they want to tackle Michigan's high auto insurance rates first.
Students Showcase Their Talents at SkillsUSA MO Conference
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn April 4 and 5, SkillsUSA Missouri’s State Leadership & Skills Conference was held on the campus of the State Technical College of Missouri.
Osceola, IA, Auto Repair Students Place 3rd in Pedal Car Challenge
Written by Staff, Osceola Sentinel-TribuneSouthwestern Community College students in Osceola, IA, came home with a third-place finish in the Summit Racing Pedal Car Challenge at the World of Wheels Car Show in Omaha, NE, from March 15--17, 2019.
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Dept. of State Suspends Detroit, MI, Collision Repair Facility for Violations
The Michigan Department of State suspended the registration of Detroit auto repair facility Livernois Collision, 14900 Livernois Ave., after the facility failed to comply with requests by regulation agents to inspect dealership records.
ABRA Auto Body Repair in Lake County, IL, To Launch Food Drive
Written by Staff, Daily HeraldABRA Auto Body Repair of America locations in Lake County, IL, are launching the Rhythm Restoration Food Drive now through May 10.
Maysville, KY, Upholds Recommendation on Auto Body Shops in Residential Areas
Written by Mary Ann Kearns, The Ledger IndependentBy its second three-two vote of the evening, Maysville, KY, City Commission upheld a recommendation April 11 from the Mason County Joint Planning Commission (JPC) regarding auto body shops in residential areas.
Kim Barks Teaches Girl Scouts Automotive Care Basics in St. Charles, MO
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskApril 1 might have been April Fool’s Day, but Kim Barks, owner of Complete Car and RV Repair in St. Charles, MO, wasn’t joking around when she hosted a meeting for a troop of nearly a dozen Girl Scouts to teach them some basic car care tips.