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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.
Detroit Residents Get Fast Track to Michigan Central Station
The Fast Track Job Program was launched Sept. 15 at Michigan Central Station by Ford Motor Company, Christman|Brinker, Detroit at Work, Workforce Development Institute, Barton Malow, SkillSmart and the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council.
Revamped COVID-19 Biz Immunity Bills Move from MI House Committee
A package of GOP bills to shield companies from liability during COVID-19 passed out of a Michigan House panel Sept. 16, after incorporating feedback from opponents who had ripped into the bills the day before.
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Ford Commits $700M, Adds 300 Jobs to Dearborn Plant for Electric F-150
Ford opened the doors to its River Rouge manufacturing complex in Dearborn, MI, nearly a century ago. Now that historic truck plant is getting a much-needed cash injection and major makeovers designed with the future in mind.
CARSTAR Roe Body Shop Opens in Kansas City
CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Roe Body Shop, located at 4715 Roe Parkway, Roeland Park, KS.
Chicago Dealers Continue Supporting Troops and Their Families
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Chairman Kevin Keefe says the instinct to help others “is deeply rooted within local car dealers.”
Local Auto Shop Surprises Customers with Free Service
During the pandemic, there have been many stories of people being helped in a time of need. That’s the case for an auto body shop in Machesney Park, IL.