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Ford-Sponsored Initiative Donating Mobile Clinics to 2 Michigan Dental Health Providers
Two minority-led Michigan dental health providers have been selected to receive a custom mobile dental clinic through the Motor City Kares initiative.
Michigan Governor Signs Bill to Provide Flexibility for Car Dealerships
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 14 signed Senate Bill 128, which will amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow car dealerships greater flexibility in their operating hours.
Allstate Selling Headquarters After 54 Years in Northbrook, IL
Written by Eric DeGrechie, Patch
The pandemic has altered the trajectory and long-term plans for many companies across the U.S.
1Collision Sponsors AASP-MN Race for Automotive Education
On Sept. 29, 1Collision locations throughout Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin sponsored Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota’s (AASP-MN) 19th Annual Race for Automotive Education event at ProKART Indoor Racing in Burnsville, MN.
Increase in Catalytic Converter Theft Leads to New Legislation in Wisconsin
Written by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
One day in August, Paul Schechter went to move his Toyota Tacoma for alternate-side parking in Madison. When he started the ignition, it sounded like a jet engine roaring.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Brighton, MI
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Brighton, MI.
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GM Building Pre-Production Hummer EVs at Factory ZERO, Hiring to Follow
Written by Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press
The assembly line at General Motors' Factory ZERO has started rolling even as the automaker continues plant construction, which it says will be "ongoing" for a period of time to prepare for more vehicles to be built there.
Stellantis to Invest $229 Million in Indiana Plants to Accelerate Electrification Plans
Stellantis on Oct. 7 announced it would invest a total of $229 million in three of its Kokomo, IN, plants to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030.
Cars Worth $329K+ Stolen from Michigan Car Dealership
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
Four people have been arrested in Michigan after they were accused of stealing four Dodges from a dealership in Highland Township.
Chevrolet Buick of Spring Valley to Open Under Penz Automotive Group
Chevrolet Buick of Spring Valley in Minnesota is opening its doors under new ownership, the Penz Automotive Group.