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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
Missouri's Auto Inspections Phased Out in Proposed Bill
Written by Joe Mueller, The Center Square
After gradually reducing requirements for automobiles to pass a mechanic’s inspection before obtaining a registration, a bill in the legislature would eventually end the program.
Women of ABRA Auto Body in Minnesota Turn Their Passion for Cars into Successful Careers
At ABRA Auto Body locations around the country, women are leading the charge in delivering the highest-quality repairs and excellent customer service.
Josh Byers Wins Second Annual NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award
The National Auto Body Council Body® (NABC) has recognized leaders and philanthropists in the collision repair industry for more than 25 years.
Detroit Cops Bust Chop Shop After Dodge Hellcat Theft
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
The recent theft of a Dodge Charger Hellcat from a dealership in Detroit ended predictably.
Intoxicated Driving Fatalities in Illinois Spiked During Pandemic
Written by Scott Bertram, The Center Square
The number of alcohol-related driving deaths in Illinois spiked during the first months of the pandemic.
At CARSTAR Danrich, the Inside Man is a Woman
Jordyn Ciciora is an inside analyst for CARSTAR Danrich in suburban Chicago, working as the “inside man” managing the repair facility’s insurance relationships.
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Minnesota Man Sentenced for 120-MPH Car Chase with Auto Body Shop Employee in Trunk
Written by Mike Bunge, KIMT News
A high-speed car chase with an auto body shop employee in the trunk resulted in probation for a Rochester, MN, man.
Michigan Bill Would Make Car Key Reprogramming a Felony
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A bill in Michigan would make it a felony to be in possession of car key programming technology with the intent to steal vehicles.
Ohio Thieves Swipe Mopars Next to Police Station
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A good example of how confident and/or stupid car thieves are comes out of Heath, OH, where two Dodge Challengers and a Jeep Grand Cherokee were stolen from a dealership located across the street from the police station.
South Dakota Man Built Auto Body Repair Business from Trade Learned in the '50s
A longtime Philip, SD, resident and owner of Philip Body Shop, Pee Wee Hook has maybe slowed down in the business part of life but still maintains contact with his son in the body shop business.