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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
GM Investing $71 Million in Two Ohio Manufacturing Plants
General Motors announced Sept. 28 plans to invest $71 million into two Ohio manufacturing facilities, including $39 million at its Toledo transmission plant and $32 million at its Defiance casting plant.
Midwest Auto Care Alliance Announces Expansion for Virtual Membership
In response to requests from independent repair facilities from across the country, the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA), has announced it will begin accepting virtual members beyond its original six-state territory, effective immediately.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Two Repair Centers in Wisconsin
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in Hales Corners and Milwaukee, WI.
CARSTAR Wins Best Auto Body Shop in Wichita, KS, for Fifth Consecutive Year
CARSTAR Collision Specialists was voted the first place winner for “Best Auto Body Repair Shop” in the transportation category, the fifth year in a row CARSTAR was chosen by the Wichita Eagle.
Crash Champions Grows to 5 Missouri Locations
Crash Champions announced Sept. 28 its continued expansion throughout the state of Missouri with the acquisition of Precision Collision Centers in the Kansas City metro area.
Don’s Auto Body, State Farm® Present Refurbished Vehicle to Gold Star Family
On Sept. 11, a deserving St. Charles, MO, recipient experienced a life-changing event---the presentation of a vehicle to provide her independence and the ability to work and take care of her family---thanks to Don’s Auto Body and car donor State Farm® along with the NationalAuto Body Council Recycled Rides® program.
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NABC Recycled Ride® Program, GEICO, Car Craft Auto Body Chesterfield Donate Refurbished Vehicle to Veteran
On Sept. 18, a deserving St. Louis veteran experienced a life-changing event---the presentation of a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu to provide him independence and the ability to work and take care of his family---thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donor GEICO and Car Craft Auto Body Chesterfield.
19 MI Businesses Fined for Serious Coronavirus Workplace Violations
Officials have fined 19 Michigan businesses for “serious violations” of coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols in the workplace.
North American International Auto Show Moves Reimagined Show to September 2021 and Beyond
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced Sept. 21 it will move its reimagined indoor and outdoor show, originally planned for summer 2021, to Sept. 28–Oct. 9, 2021.
Crash Champions Enters Missouri
Crash Champions announced Sept. 21 its entry into Missouri with the acquisition of Dodson Williams Automotive in Springfield, MO.